Personal attacks in the forum

[yoteassasin]

I would totally mess with you about your spelling and grammar, but since you have the word "assassin" as part of your user name, I shall refrain.

touche... i mean, i wouldn't want to mess with you might show up at my doorstep with that big bad M47 of yours

[pretz]

I have only been around this site since April, so I was wondering what some of the other members thought could be the reason behind why so many threads get so personal?

Sometimes folk get emotional about things, and forget to show their true brilliance.

It happens, and the mods are usually pretty good about putting out fires, but the internetz is far from perfect.

This site is pretty good about keeping the discussions civil, and very good about cutting slack to us newbies. I've gotten away with a few remarks I probably should have been dinged for.

One thing I'd like to point out: The patience that many have shown in the heat of debate has helped me to remain calm, civil, and communicative.

Enjoy, fellow newbie!

[bruceflinch]

+1 M47.. also, gun folks dont generally tend to be the most sociable guys around anyway and when they disagree tend to get a little salty.

I think gun folk are more sociable than non gun folk. They tend to be a bit more passionate about life in general.

[Fjold]

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Kestryll has listed as (c) in his rules:You many disagree, but keep it civil.................................

I don't think that Kestryll typed that in his rules.

[forgiven]

I think gun folk are more sociable than non gun folk. They tend to be a bit more passionate about life in general.

My sentiments exactly.

[Greg-Dawg]

It's my 1st Amendment to express myself.

[HotRails]

My sentiments exactly.

oh yeah, go in to any of a number of certain vendors and ask.. why dont you sell OLL's? and see their *passion* and *diplomacy* at work!

[kurac]

Because people on the internet..or other "anonymous" modes of communication (Ham,CB radio, chat rooms,etc.) can talk crap with total immunity to repercussions.

A lot of the things said here...insults, threats,etc., are said because the chances of ever meeting up with said someone is slim. So they get to be the tuff guy that in real life they could never be.

As for myself...I try and never say anything that I am unwilling or unable to back up.

Take care,Stan

That is pretty much what I was going to say. That and there are a lot of mall ninja types on here, 35 ish (+/- 10 years) and still living with their parents.

[bubbapug1]

They patrol the board pretty well. Bloodydecks is almost the worst, but there is one LA dive BBS that is depressing to read.

Stay out of the 2A politics and off topics forums and things are pretty civil here.

[Homebuddy]

I agree with joepamjohn. Oftentimes I feel that you have to be an English Major in order to post here. I noticed people being rediculed or insulted for their spelling or grammar. I think this discourages some potential members from joining in because of their poor grasp of the English language. MHO.

[joepamjohn]

i find this pretty interesting the OP suggests using PM's are they not more anonymous than posting it in the open forum ?

Thanks for the reply, my main reason for suggesting PM's was to take it off the forum so as not to burden the others who wish to participate in the thread subject. Many times a couple of folks start "shooting" at each other in the thread and it becomes problematic for the people that want to just participate in the subject.

I don't think that Kestryll typed that in his rules.

I may have worded it a tad differently.

This is what is in his rules:

c)No spamming(solicitation of goods unrelated to calguns.net that are
unwanted by users),trolling,flaming or other personal attacks. You may
disagree with other posters but please keep it clean and civil.

[radioburning]

Many gun owners are very opinionated, and set in their ways. There's also the macho factor, and the very prevalent "if you disagree with me it's only because..
a.) you're an idiot
b.) you've been brainwashed by blah blah blah
c.) you've got some secret ulterior motive, and you're only here to sabotage the 2nd Amendment.

Once that happens, it's not about debate anymore, it's just about ridicule.

As for the spelling and grammar nazi's...
This isn't 4chan, facebook, or some site about cars or football. This is a site about gun ownership and promoting the 2nd Amendment. Ultimately we're trying to promote clear headed, intelligent, mature, responsible gun ownership. It's a guarantee that non-gun owners and anti-gun organizations monitor this site looking for anything they can use against us or make us look bad. Many of the battles fought for the 2nd Amendment are fought, in some ways, in the court of public opinion. Guns + stupid is not a good look for us.

Sometimes people are gonna hold you to a higher standard here, as opposed to other websites, for a reason. Don't take it personally. Think of it like you're helping, even if in just a tiny way, to promote the 2nd Amendment.

[Napalm Bulldog]

I think some people have to be right even if they are wrong. I was taught also that sometimes when your right, Sometimes your still wrong. I think alot of the older members will get that one.

For the ones that dont get it, It refers to giving people an out to save face.Instead of continuing to prove them wrong. I.E being the better man.

[Gator Monroe]

I think Firearm hobbiests who have other hobbies & political issues that supercede 2A & Firearms issues are scum .

[jumbopanda]

I think Firearm hobbiests who have other hobbies & political issues that supercede 2A & Firearms issues are scum .

Why?