Fred Fuller
Moderator Emeritus
you must play the game
Game? This isn't a game.
All we have here to represent ourselves and our thoughts are our WORDS. We need to be clear about what we say and what we mean. Being clear means there is little or no room for misinterpretation of the thoughts we communicate via the words we use here.
The reason for the prohibition against woofing (aka chestbeating) here is that it leads to needless exaggeration, overstatement, etc. It is provocative. It leads to more of the same from others who read it and feel compelled to outdo the original poster. It does not contribute to clear, levelheaded discussion of serious topics.
It is not my job to slam the door in anyone's face. It is my job to try and keep discussions productive so as not to see them degenerate into some kind of testosterone laden stew. Some people don't like having serious discussions about serious topics- they want to yell and kick trash cans and break furniture. Again, that sort of behavior is disruptive, unproductive and will be reined in, gently if possible, forcibly if necessary.
I would rather see one serious thoughtful post in S&T a day than two dozen killemallletgodsortemouts that I have to delete, edit, reprove people for etc. I don't care so much if this is a low volume forum- I care that it is a quality forum. Quantity of posts is not necessarily an obstruction to quality of posts. But I had rather have a few thoughtful, helpful, educational posts than a quantity of sheer noise.
For a lot of members here, this is going to be as close to serious education as they will ever get. We have a few well known trainers who visit here, a number who are not well known, a quantity of serious students and a whole passel of other folks. Most shooters will never seek professional training beyond that necessary to get a concealed carry permit, and the majority of gun owners won't even bother get a concealed carry permit. That's sad, but it is reality.
And it is our job here to help that huge spectrum of shooters to the best of our ability, to find something of value to offer everyone from the beginner to the nationally known trainer. That is what we are about. THAT is the only "game" we are playing here.
If you want to help, feel free. Otherwise, the Internet is full of places to play.
fwiw,
lpl
Game? This isn't a game.
All we have here to represent ourselves and our thoughts are our WORDS. We need to be clear about what we say and what we mean. Being clear means there is little or no room for misinterpretation of the thoughts we communicate via the words we use here.
The reason for the prohibition against woofing (aka chestbeating) here is that it leads to needless exaggeration, overstatement, etc. It is provocative. It leads to more of the same from others who read it and feel compelled to outdo the original poster. It does not contribute to clear, levelheaded discussion of serious topics.
It is not my job to slam the door in anyone's face. It is my job to try and keep discussions productive so as not to see them degenerate into some kind of testosterone laden stew. Some people don't like having serious discussions about serious topics- they want to yell and kick trash cans and break furniture. Again, that sort of behavior is disruptive, unproductive and will be reined in, gently if possible, forcibly if necessary.
I would rather see one serious thoughtful post in S&T a day than two dozen killemallletgodsortemouts that I have to delete, edit, reprove people for etc. I don't care so much if this is a low volume forum- I care that it is a quality forum. Quantity of posts is not necessarily an obstruction to quality of posts. But I had rather have a few thoughtful, helpful, educational posts than a quantity of sheer noise.
For a lot of members here, this is going to be as close to serious education as they will ever get. We have a few well known trainers who visit here, a number who are not well known, a quantity of serious students and a whole passel of other folks. Most shooters will never seek professional training beyond that necessary to get a concealed carry permit, and the majority of gun owners won't even bother get a concealed carry permit. That's sad, but it is reality.
And it is our job here to help that huge spectrum of shooters to the best of our ability, to find something of value to offer everyone from the beginner to the nationally known trainer. That is what we are about. THAT is the only "game" we are playing here.
If you want to help, feel free. Otherwise, the Internet is full of places to play.
fwiw,
lpl