Old Dog
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My whole point was ... an attempt to point out that, while most often, suggestions and recommendations are made out of good intentions, they also often contribute nothing to a thread other than muddling up an issue and wasting bandwidth ... but, that at this particular juncture in time, where our firearms rights are at such extreme risk, it's crucial that we maintain our credibility and stop turning discussions into a bunch of fanboys each trying to out-shout each other touting our favorite platforms or talking out of our butts about subjects we have zero personal experience with (there are already two large brand/platform specific forums on the net for this).
This post struck me as spot-on
Maybe not to you, but for those seeking actual worthwhile information based on actual experience and knowledge, it may make a difference. Some people use this forum for reference material, not simply entertainment. And they just might be spending real hard-earned money of their own. And frankly, sometimes the thread drift just gets supremely irritating before a moderator's attention gets called to it ...On the "madness" scale, thread drift regarding particular gun recommendations doesn't rank very high.
This post struck me as spot-on
Not all the sub-forums on this website always contain examples of what I was speaking to. Some of our less active sub-forums regularly contain great (and more impartial) information. And we've got some awesome resources who post regularly in the revolver forum as well, a small group of really knowledgeable members whose input I, for one, truly appreciate and will defer to their considerable experience.With all due respect: If we intend to keep this passion/hobby/pastime alive, we can't just be a bunch of gray haired old farts sitting around swapping BS at the gun counter.
I'd disagree. Especially as the internet, and the anonymity makes it possible for the hyperbole and the extreme opinions to get so quickly out of hand; sitting 'round the cracker barrel at the general store, face to face, we know the experience level of the guys with whom we're BSing, can more easily detect those kernels of wisdom and truth, if not, we can call them on their crap without incurring hurt feelings or rancor.Crap folks. It’s a BS session Using a keyboard. No different that talk among group of enthusiasts on any given subject. Here it’s a bunch of strangers using funny names. Gets a little out of hand, don’t read it, too far out and it gets locked. Human nature. IMO