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Adios Amigos!
Time to move on down the line. It has been nice knowing you and I wish you all well in the upcoming year.
If you want to each me in the future, you will have to do so by e-mail.
Best regards,
Scott
If you want to each me in the future, you will have to do so by e-mail.
Best regards,
Scott
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What happened over the last 10 days? I've been off the net being sick and out of town for Christmas. Did someone get a case of Red-*** or what?
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to prevent its ruin." Samuel Adams
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I have noticed that too. I don't know what the deal is though, used to be a little more friendly with your normal banter among friends. Maybe it's the stress of the Thanksgiving/Christmas season.Eric M. wrote:I'm out of here also Scott.
Too many personal attacks, and too many arguments around here for me.
Eric
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It sure has gotten negative. Someone will post a OT topic and everyone will jump in on why they hate something too. People complaining about movie stars on a gun board, what's the point? Maybe it's time to do an OT section so everyone who wants to complain about something can post there, and everyone who wants to post and learn about lever guns can post on the main forum?
Scott, thanks for the knowledge I gained from you and have a great 2008.
Scott, thanks for the knowledge I gained from you and have a great 2008.
"If you're gonna be a bear, be a grizzly"
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I hadn't thought about that. I'm one of the guys who tends to post on a wide variety of topics, leverguns, guns in general, firearms rights, politics, family, humor, etc. I've also not been shy about throwing my two cents around. If my opinions or "OT" posts are driving away the regulars, it's time to vote me off the island (no, I've never see that show, but I understand the reference). I should go long before a lot of others here - first and foremost ScottT...
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Not a problem with your stuff at all. I value your opinion and most of the others on the board. I usually live by the motto "If you can't say something nice, don't say it at all". There is the 1% of the time that I can't keep my mouth shut. It is usually something that I feel very strongly about.Ysabel Kid wrote:I hadn't thought about that. I'm one of the guys who tends to post on a wide variety of topics, leverguns, guns in general, firearms rights, politics, family, humor, etc. I've also not been shy about throwing my two cents around. If my opinions or "OT" posts are driving away the regulars, it's time to vote me off the island (no, I've never see that show, but I understand the reference). I should go long before a lot of others here - first and foremost ScottT...
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Please note: this is not a personal attack.I'm out of here also Scott.
Too many personal attacks, and too many arguments around here for me.
I don't read every post here - I'm not interested in every topic, and I'm not interested in the opinion of certain individuals who occasionally drop in. Those folk don't seem to last long anyway. So all I can say is be selective about what you participate in, and if things warm up, chalk up ignorance as ignorance if it comes your way.
The closest thing I've seen here to a "personal attack" was a thread on immigration. People get sensitive, and start throwing rocks.
I say, so what! If someone acts like a jerk, guys here will let 'em know but quick, either directly or by ignoring them.
The quality of the participants and management here is head and shoulders above any other forum I've visited. No group is perfect, no person is perfect, and for the sake of our brotherhood, our values, and all of the good that comes through here I'll put up with occasional ignorance.
Sorry to see you go. I hope you reconsider.
I am sorry to see you go.
I really enjoy your wisdom and posts. I wish you well and I hope to see you on the shiloh forum.
Mike Johnson,
"Only those who will risk going too far, can possibly find out how far one can go." T.S. Eliot
"Only those who will risk going too far, can possibly find out how far one can go." T.S. Eliot
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Gents,
Scott has gone away before. He has even changed his handle, too. I cannot see him staying away for long. Scott T has not told any of us why he is going, so we do not know the reason for his departure. He has done likewise in the past.
I do not see any reason to get upset over some of the truly in-depth discussions on matters that may well affect us all. Unfortunately, guns & politics go together. Some people never make the connection, so the attempt to drive home a point can appear like a personal attack .
Shawn
Scott has gone away before. He has even changed his handle, too. I cannot see him staying away for long. Scott T has not told any of us why he is going, so we do not know the reason for his departure. He has done likewise in the past.
I do not see any reason to get upset over some of the truly in-depth discussions on matters that may well affect us all. Unfortunately, guns & politics go together. Some people never make the connection, so the attempt to drive home a point can appear like a personal attack .
Shawn
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Re: Adios Amigos!
ScottT wrote:Time to move on down the line. It has been nice knowing you and I wish you all well in the upcoming year.
If you want to each me in the future, you will have to do so by e-mail.
Best regards,
Scott
Vaya con Dios, hermano.
.........THE TWINS..........
Good Luck. I do not know Scott but wish him well. I do not know many forum members for that matter but I have been blessed to meet a few. Those I have had the good fortune to get to know have been genuinely nice, sincere people. I hope to get know more of you in the future. Best Wishes to you all. 1886.
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So long, but I do hope you reconsider.
If anybody ever finds a forum where everybody agrees with everybody else , please post a link here so we all can check it out.
Ysabel, and other OT posters, a lot of us consider this forum kind of like sittin by the campfire and BS'ing. Last time I did that with a bunch of shooters we talked about guns, hunting, cars, work, medical bills, knives, casting, hunting, reloading, the weather......just like this forum. I love it the way it is, still....different strokes for different folks.
If anybody ever finds a forum where everybody agrees with everybody else , please post a link here so we all can check it out.
Ysabel, and other OT posters, a lot of us consider this forum kind of like sittin by the campfire and BS'ing. Last time I did that with a bunch of shooters we talked about guns, hunting, cars, work, medical bills, knives, casting, hunting, reloading, the weather......just like this forum. I love it the way it is, still....different strokes for different folks.
"...for there is a cloud on my horizon...and its name is progress." E. Abbey, 1958
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Scott,
You have been an inspiration for good.
Ysabel, if you go, I should go too!
I think the maturity and restraint around here are a good bit above average, for the net, or anywhere!
I've seen a lot of self policing, and that is rare, but a very good thing.
I hope he comes back. I don't think I'll ever afford a Shiloh, so i can't really participate over there!
Take care,
Tom
You have been an inspiration for good.
Ysabel, if you go, I should go too!
I think the maturity and restraint around here are a good bit above average, for the net, or anywhere!
I've seen a lot of self policing, and that is rare, but a very good thing.
I hope he comes back. I don't think I'll ever afford a Shiloh, so i can't really participate over there!
Take care,
Tom
"Maybe it's time to do an OT section so everyone who wants to complain about something can post there"
yep!
yep!
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Re: Adios Amigos!
Sorry to see it. Both you and Eric.ScottT wrote:Time to move on down the line. It has been nice knowing you and I wish you all well in the upcoming year.
If you want to each me in the future, you will have to do so by e-mail.
Best regards,
Scott
C2N14... because life is not energetic enough.
מנא, מנא, תקל, ופרסין Daniel 5:25-28... Got 7.62?
Not Depressed enough yet? Go read National Geographic, July 1976
Gott und Gewehr mit uns!
מנא, מנא, תקל, ופרסין Daniel 5:25-28... Got 7.62?
Not Depressed enough yet? Go read National Geographic, July 1976
Gott und Gewehr mit uns!
It's sad to see anyone you consider a friend leave. A lot of the OT stuff here is questions asked because we are friends and value each other's opinion. Paco has said before that he didn't want to break down the forum into different sections. Personally I don't think it would be good either. It's what gives this board a sense of of family.
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Also, highly specialized forums die. If we were to cut out all the "Non-levergun" stuff here we'd end up with a dry, dull 1000 posts or so. Well, not completely dry and dull - but the sense of community would be much weaker.Rusty wrote:It's sad to see anyone you consider a friend leave. A lot of the OT stuff here is questions asked because we are friends and value each other's opinion. Paco has said before that he didn't want to break down the forum into different sections. Personally I don't think it would be good either. It's what gives this board a sense of of family.
Rusty <><
I've seen the other forums where you've got a list kind of like the one following. Imagine what life on this forum would be like if we were to specialize the categories:
Winchester Model 1866
Winchester Model 1872
Winchester Model 1892
Winchester Model 1894
Winchester Model 1895
Winchester Model 9422
Marlin Model 39
Marlin Model 1893
Marlin Model 1894
Marlin Model 36
Marlin Model 336
Marlin Model 444
Savage Model 1899
Savage Model 99
etc, etc, etc....
Yes, sorting through the OT can take some effort, but this site is as much about relationships as it is about leverguns. And that is what keeps most of us around, it's fun to hang out with like minded folks. And when our minds are not alike, well that's when the fun starts. And I've noticed that folks tend to give as good as they receive - on both sides of the "political aisle". It WOULD behoove us all to double check before we post. "Speaking" in haste can mean saying things that were best left unsaid or better said in different ways. Personal attacks do not win over anyone.
And although ScottT left, we've had quite a few new members join today. Just like life, one friend leaves town and you meet a new one 'round the corner - and no telling when the old friend will drop in to say "Howdy!" or might even move back...
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You are SO right. I am an occasional poster on some of those boards, and have let memberships lapse on the others... mainly because there are only so many ways/times you can argue about sprues, patch thickness, BP granulation, Leather vs Lead on flint wrapping, etc.AmBraCol wrote: ...Also, highly specialized forums die. If we were to cut out all the "Non-levergun" stuff here we'd end up with a dry, dull 1000 posts or so. Well, not completely dry and dull - but the sense of community would be much weaker.
I've seen the other forums where you've got a list kind of like the one following. Imagine what life on this forum would be like if we were to specialize the categories:
Winchester Model 1866
Winchester Model 1872
Winchester Model 1892
Winchester Model 1894
Winchester Model 1895
Winchester Model 9422
Marlin Model 39
Marlin Model 1893
Marlin Model 1894
Marlin Model 36
Marlin Model 336
Marlin Model 444
Savage Model 1899
Savage Model 99
etc, etc, etc....
Really, with no OT, there's very little Conversation. Each "Thread" would consist of a question and and 2 or 3 answers.
Now, there ARE some good reasons to avoid non-RKBA Politics - especially Theopolitics - but without RKBA and discussions about the Politics necessary to defeat those who would regulate us into near complete disarmament (not even the poor Soviet Proles were "completely" disarmed...) we, as shooters, will have a poorer time of facilitating that protection.
We certainly can't leave it to the "Professionals".
Anyway, You GO AmBraCol! Preach it!
C2N14... because life is not energetic enough.
מנא, מנא, תקל, ופרסין Daniel 5:25-28... Got 7.62?
Not Depressed enough yet? Go read National Geographic, July 1976
Gott und Gewehr mit uns!
מנא, מנא, תקל, ופרסין Daniel 5:25-28... Got 7.62?
Not Depressed enough yet? Go read National Geographic, July 1976
Gott und Gewehr mit uns!
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Likewise. Take care, and feel free to drop back by; I, among several, will relish your input.otteray wrote:I'm gonna miss those Big Nose Kate pics.
Best to ya, Scott.
Griff,
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There is a fine line between hobby & obsession!
AND... I'm over it!!
No I ain't ready, but let's do it anyway!
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GUSA #93
There is a fine line between hobby & obsession!
AND... I'm over it!!
No I ain't ready, but let's do it anyway!
scott T
It is a shame to see you go-you are one of the many positive people who post here and contribute so much to the rest of us-hope you change your mind.
Fellas, re-read Scott's 2nd post(pg. 2?). I too need to hit my knees, woods and range much more often, rather than surf, though that becomes impossible for me at times with these little ones crawling around .
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Sounds just fine to me Scott. Nothing wrong with a break, and nobody should try to read something into it. Adios!
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Boys, I have been living and breathing this stuff for a while and I posted some photos that give you an idea of what I have been up to. I need a little break. Look at the photos and you will see why.
I'll be back, but if somebody posted a question or something, I did not want them thinking I was ignoring them or being rude. Just need a recharge.
I'll be back, but if somebody posted a question or something, I did not want them thinking I was ignoring them or being rude. Just need a recharge.
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