Gun Control Rant Threads (or Rants in General)

[Smart]

Would that be the same Amoeba that causes Amoebic dysentery ..

I kid, I kid...

It can be if needed to clean out the crap........

[Burntorange Bowhunter]

Ah, the old days. Bring back the Outlaw Posse. A select few of us used to really push the envelope back then but it was usually late at night and we didn't offend anyone....well not many anyway.

This place is huge now so it has to be policed differently.

Keep up the good work Michael. It truely is the best place on the intrawebs.

[TUCO]

In general, I'm not a fan of "rant" type threads because they convey a negative tone,while my goal with the site has always been toward positive, encouraging contributions.

I understand the implications of some of these topics to maintaining our Second Amendment rights but, frankly many of these topics are simply rhetoric and add little value to our forum. Additionally, there's a LOT of redundency with the same "information" posted in multiple topics.

I think we all want TBH to remain something we can all be proud to be a part of; and I think Michael is just asking us to try and keep it that way.

I do agree with Michael; although this is an important topic that is near & dear to many of us; the sheer volume of threads posted on the same subject over and over and over again doesn’t help the TEXAS BOWHUNTER site, nor does it help the current issues we are faced with today in regards to gun control.

What it does do is give folks a place to air out their frustrations and concerns, even if it doesn’t change the way things are right at the moment.....And I guess that makes some people feel better; even when they know it is at the detriment of the site.....

Sometimes all folks want is their voice to be heard.

And sometimes some folks don’t know when to quit…..

I have seen an awful lot of first kill threads that have got very little response in comparison to the glut of gun threads that have flooded the site as of late.

Maybe some of us have forgot how good it felt to be congratulated on taking our first animal…..It means just as much to the TBH’ers posting kill threads today……

[Michael]

For me this has been a issue for a long time. I'd say TBH has drifted more towards firearms and away from archery. I lurk more in past few years.

I don't want to single you out, but take a look at this link and see where the majority of your recent posts are devoted...

http://discussions.texasbowhunter.com/forums/search.php?searchid=11418522

Let me ask each of you, when was the last time you posted to EITHER the Bowhunting Reports or the Equipment forums? I'm guilty, too, but there's usually considerable irony when somebody complains about not enough bowhunting threads on TBH.

[Shane]

Just throwing this out there as I'm not sure everyone realizes...there is a Search Function within each thread at the top right between Forum Tools and Display Modes.

Well I'll be danged! You learn something every day. I never noticed that.

Thanks, Mary.

One of the biggest responsibilities with the site is to keep it moving forward in a positive direction, and one of the biggest challenges is balancing the desire to keep long-time members, who have seen it all and often have the "old days syndrome" Jason mentioned, with attracting new bowhunters and members to incorporate into the mix. It's easy enough for members who have been around for awhile to navigate through different forums, threads and topics, knowing which topics (and sometimes which members) to avoid. Unfortunately, it's not so easy for first-timers to get an immediate feel for the site if they come to Around the Campfire and within the first 25 topics they see six AR related threads, four Johnny Football thread, three gun control article links, a few of the "latest" jokes or pictures that I saw eight times on my FB a couple of days ago...you get the idea.

It's a delicate balance, and I feel like it is my responsibility (with help of moderators and members) to sometimes "nudge" it in the right direction when I feel like the is becoming something I don't want it to be. (I also admittedly go through phases where I have more or less time to devote to "clean-up" than other times. )

Nothing additional has been banned or placed off-limits. Just requesting quality over quantity.

Good points, Michael. I don't mean to sound like I'm griping about what you're trying to do. I'm really not. I'm just commenting on and trying to find a little humor in the apparent futility of trying to make all the problems go away. At the same time, I applaud and appreciate the efforts. I know that TBH is what it is because of what you have done and continue to do along those lines, even though we'll never be able to achieve perfection. It's definitely a tough balance to attempt to achieve. I don't know anyone who could come any closer to "doing it right" than you and the mods. I sure couldn't.

[Tommyh]

Just throwing this out there as I'm not sure everyone realizes...there is a Search Function within each thread at the top right between Forum Tools and Display Modes.

Thanks for pointing this out, Mayor! Nice feature to use the heck out of!

[Mary]

Thanks for pointing this out, Mayor! Nice feature to use the heck out of!

I use it a lot...saves me a LOT of time

[careybirdwell]

[Burntorange Bowhunter]

I don't want to single you out, but take a look at this link and see where the majority of your recent posts are devoted...

http://discussions.texasbowhunter.com/forums/search.php?searchid=11418522

Let me ask each of you, when was the last time you posted to EITHER the Bowhunting Reports or the Equipment forums? I'm guilty, too, but there's usually considerable irony when somebody complains about not enough bowhunting threads on TBH.

Now you are getting all personal.

What am I supposed to post, that I suck at bowhunting these days?

Well, last weekend I sat there and stared at some trees again and saw nothing eat my corn.

[careybirdwell]

Nothing additional has been banned or placed off-limits. Just requesting quality over quantity.

Very smiply said, and I agree %100

[Tommyh]

I don't want to single you out, but take a look at this link and see where the majority of your recent posts are devoted...

http://discussions.texasbowhunter.com/forums/search.php?searchid=11418522

Let me ask each of you, when was the last time you posted to EITHER the Bowhunting Reports or the Equipment forums? I'm guilty, too, but there's usually considerable irony when somebody complains about not enough bowhunting threads on TBH.

because of time constraints and work schedule, i havent hunted in two years. when these two subforums got pulled away from the campire i was kind of bummed because that was my key to the world! now i depend on live hunts to get close. i can't post there when i dont hunt or havent touched my bow in that long :/.

[Bluesman]

I don't want to single you out, but take a look at this link and see where the majority of your recent posts are devoted...

http://discussions.texasbowhunter.com/forums/search.php?searchid=11418522

Let me ask each of you, when was the last time you posted to EITHER the Bowhunting Reports or the Equipment forums? I'm guilty, too, but there's usually considerable irony when somebody complains about not enough bowhunting threads on TBH.

The link didn't work for me but you're correct. I think I'm correct as well. I'll ignore the rants in the future.

[Michael]

Now you are getting all personal.

What am I supposed to post, that I suck at bowhunting these days?

Well, last weekend I sat there and stared at some trees again and saw nothing eat my corn.

LOL! That's funny!

[Michael]

because of time constraints and work schedule, i havent hunted in two years. when these two subforums got pulled away from the campire i was kind of bummed because that was my key to the world! now i depend on live hunts to get close. i can't post there when i dont hunt or havent touched my bow in that long :/.

I was referring to reading and posting congratulatory messages to successful reports than I was about starting new threads, but I think I'm on your side about having separated those topics out of ATC. I'm not sure if it really helped or hurt.

[ShockValue]

I was referring to reading and posting congratulatory messages to successful reports than I was about starting new threads, but I think I'm on your side about having separated those topics out of ATC. I'm not sure if it really helped or hurt.

It helped us not talk about bowhunting stuff as much. Oh how I long for the days of "what broad head is best" thread.