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<blockquote data-quote="ss7mm" data-source="post: 566782" data-attributes="member: 5"><p>Guys I understand what you are saying and I also remember what Len originally said was the reason that he started this site in the first place. But…..we all have to take a deep breath and look at what happens when a site goes from a couple of dozen original dedicated members that ate, slept and breathed long range shooting to a site that now has well over 38,000 members.</p><p> </p><p> There is no way that an increase like that will not "water down" the one thing we come here for. I would also like to say this and it applies to me as well as to all of our seasoned members. If we read a thread/post and know that it contains bad information and we say nothing to correct it, then we are just as guilty of spreading the bad info as the person that posts it. I know it may seem like if we say something to set things straight that it will lead to arguments and/or confrontations. I would also like to remind you that this site is not like some of the "internet jockey expert" sites out there. This site is kept under control and trolls and trouble makers are very quickly not around any more.</p><p> </p><p> People that spend much time around here will very quickly learn who really knows what they are talking about and who is just blowing smoke and spilling beer on their keyboards while boosting their perceived image. Yes there are some that build their post count but that is the way of the internet. If we ignore them then they will no longer get their fix and the problem will be diluted a bit each time we do that.</p><p> </p><p> The site is what we make it and we have the control and the ability to keep it a dedicated long range site that also happens to allow discussions and threads on just about anything. I know that sometimes it seems like the dedicated, specialized, detail oriented posts we all love so much have dwindled away but quite possibly it's not the case. I think they are still there it's just that we have to sort through a lot of cubic zirconium to find the diamonds. Off hand I can easily think of posts that have detailed info about shooting to over 2000 yards. I can also easily think of posts that have detailed info about cartridge modifications and bullet design and testing. I can think of posts about long range hunting with a ton of info related to the hunt. I could go on and on but my point is……I personally thing the dedicated, detailed posts we all like so much are there, and quite possibly there are more now than when the site started it's just that, with the number of posts we get each day, it may make the few gems harder to find. </p><p> </p><p> I can sit here and easily think of a ton of members that have the knowledge, equipment and expertise to write an amazing thread about all of the different aspects of our sport. Now, how do we get them to write those threads? It's easy to sit back, do nothing, contribute nothing and just read and complain but how about getting some of the guys sharing some of that wealth of info and the pics and the stories.</p><p> </p><p> One thing that some of us forget is that we need to have a bit of a skin transplant before we delve into the depths of a site like this. By that I mean we need to develop a thicker skin, a better sense of humor and to also learn how to discuss a point without taking it to a place where the kids on a playground might take it. How many of us have read a thread about something that we know a lot about and did not post and did not say anything? I guarantee it's a lot. How many of us have read a great thread about elk hunting and really liked it but did not respond nor did you congratulate the OP on his hunt? How many of us had a great experience while hunting this fall and yet we did not share it with others on this site? Isn't it quite possible that we are some of the problems that we complain about?</p><p> </p><p> Also remember that on each and every post made on this site there is a small icon in the upper right hand part of the post that you can click on and report the post. The icon is shaped like a triangle and by clicking on it you can report the post and also leave a comment about your reason for reporting the post. Remember, Len and I don't read every single post made but our members do so we can always use your help. The report you make gets sent to Len and I and we both also receive it on our cell phones so the response is typically fairly quick unless we are out hunting or shooting. </p><p> </p><p> Remember, it's easy for us to talk about the problems but how many of us are really willing to be part of the solution?</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="ss7mm, post: 566782, member: 5"] Guys I understand what you are saying and I also remember what Len originally said was the reason that he started this site in the first place. But…..we all have to take a deep breath and look at what happens when a site goes from a couple of dozen original dedicated members that ate, slept and breathed long range shooting to a site that now has well over 38,000 members. There is no way that an increase like that will not “water down” the one thing we come here for. I would also like to say this and it applies to me as well as to all of our seasoned members. If we read a thread/post and know that it contains bad information and we say nothing to correct it, then we are just as guilty of spreading the bad info as the person that posts it. I know it may seem like if we say something to set things straight that it will lead to arguments and/or confrontations. I would also like to remind you that this site is not like some of the “internet jockey expert” sites out there. This site is kept under control and trolls and trouble makers are very quickly not around any more. People that spend much time around here will very quickly learn who really knows what they are talking about and who is just blowing smoke and spilling beer on their keyboards while boosting their perceived image. Yes there are some that build their post count but that is the way of the internet. If we ignore them then they will no longer get their fix and the problem will be diluted a bit each time we do that. The site is what we make it and we have the control and the ability to keep it a dedicated long range site that also happens to allow discussions and threads on just about anything. I know that sometimes it seems like the dedicated, specialized, detail oriented posts we all love so much have dwindled away but quite possibly it’s not the case. I think they are still there it’s just that we have to sort through a lot of cubic zirconium to find the diamonds. Off hand I can easily think of posts that have detailed info about shooting to over 2000 yards. I can also easily think of posts that have detailed info about cartridge modifications and bullet design and testing. I can think of posts about long range hunting with a ton of info related to the hunt. I could go on and on but my point is……I personally thing the dedicated, detailed posts we all like so much are there, and quite possibly there are more now than when the site started it’s just that, with the number of posts we get each day, it may make the few gems harder to find. I can sit here and easily think of a ton of members that have the knowledge, equipment and expertise to write an amazing thread about all of the different aspects of our sport. Now, how do we get them to write those threads? It’s easy to sit back, do nothing, contribute nothing and just read and complain but how about getting some of the guys sharing some of that wealth of info and the pics and the stories. One thing that some of us forget is that we need to have a bit of a skin transplant before we delve into the depths of a site like this. By that I mean we need to develop a thicker skin, a better sense of humor and to also learn how to discuss a point without taking it to a place where the kids on a playground might take it. How many of us have read a thread about something that we know a lot about and did not post and did not say anything? I guarantee it’s a lot. How many of us have read a great thread about elk hunting and really liked it but did not respond nor did you congratulate the OP on his hunt? How many of us had a great experience while hunting this fall and yet we did not share it with others on this site? Isn’t it quite possible that we are some of the problems that we complain about? Also remember that on each and every post made on this site there is a small icon in the upper right hand part of the post that you can click on and report the post. The icon is shaped like a triangle and by clicking on it you can report the post and also leave a comment about your reason for reporting the post. Remember, Len and I don’t read every single post made but our members do so we can always use your help. The report you make gets sent to Len and I and we both also receive it on our cell phones so the response is typically fairly quick unless we are out hunting or shooting. Remember, it’s easy for us to talk about the problems but how many of us are really willing to be part of the solution? [/QUOTE]
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