Are things getting too critical on here ?

It’s a fair point - some folk just have very poor command of the written word and what they do writ is not necessarily what do thunk.

Others though have perfectly good command and they really are just antagonistic troublemakers.

It’s not always possible to tell the difference to start with.
 
Manley JP said:
I nearly left in December but only because of one person, when I was still a fairly new member- but I thought made it a little difficult and to be honest, made me feel like an outsider- maybe I was being too sensitive but I felt like I received less than equitable comment and sentiment., but just from one person.... however once It was pointed out you have an Ignore feature- available - happy days, job done.

No one knows anyone else's air rifle/full bore/clay shooting or military weapons experience, let alone another persons background, life skills, personal values or ethics- its all guess work. But maybe a person might be having a bad day or didn't type what they meant to say..

But consider I have been on a car forum for years and in that forum there is no chat about books/movies/aviation or loads of other subjects... which are pretty interesting. Ive not noticed any change in friendliness.. am a fairly new member. For example, if someone says that they are unwell or whatnot- people empathise. In the other forum, I am in, someone had a heart procedure and about four people bothered to comment. Then on a nothing tech thread , dozens of people typing their thoughts.

To be honest, if you feel anyone is too negative an influence or you don't want to hear their sentiment - A) put them onto ignore and B) good to raise it here (without naming names) and if anything concerning raise specifics with the mods. I don't know if there are any threads you normally look at- I looked at a thread on weed- which , really not liking drugs, was quite emotive and not in a good way. But maybe mix what you might look at- i don't know what sections of the forum you might like to look at best.... I don't look at health related threads for example as have experienced like everyone, family members who may have had health issues and you get enough stress dealing with things like that in the real world.

And at the end of the day its not always easy for people to 100% type the sentiment that they mean to type or maybe some people are better at conveying what they mean, than others.. I only joined on the off chance due to looking for tech help as a new air gunner... but 99.9% of threads/comments, I've not noticed as being unfriendly. If you think anyone is - think to yourself -jog on buddy- don't let it worry you. If there might be a few, out of all the members and threads/views/comments.. if its a same very small minority.. just click the ignore button.

Its always better seeing people face to face rather than social media/online platforms.. I turned up at the 2025 meet and found the forum members I met- and I went out of my way to chat with a lot- found a great group of people to chat with and whom I respected.

You seem like one of the super stars on the forum. So don't chuck your hat in. You only have to read other response on the post, to know it would be a poorer place for everyone else, without you being here........

If there were specific threads that you felt had brusque or less than equitable sentiment- cut and paste them then refer to the mods.
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Thanks for the kind words mate…..👍

I do believe that that 99% of folk are nice.

Forums are the same, many on here I consider to be pals, and having gone to an AGF meet a few years ago, I’ve met some and they were a great bunch… I wish I could have hit more targets but that’s another story 🎯😂

I’m not easily upset but I have a huge issue with a lack of respect. I’m the one who tells young men to turn the music down on a train or bus as it’s disturbing others….they always do… As a teacher, I’ve always drilled this into my classes, as a subject of paramount importance… Now, It’s easy to sit behind a keyboard or phone and tap away without a thought of how one might be making another feel. No empathy…..it can be upsetting; wars have been started over words…. If folk just slowed down and took the time to empathise, things would be different.

I won’t name the protagonists but hope they’ve read this thread. Each one of us has a culpable responsibility, think before we type… it’s dead easy. If a classroom full of angry young teenagers can get it, surely a bunch of adults can.

I also believe that there are members on here that see our forum as a conduit to the outside world. Loneliness is a killer…To come on here and chew the fat may be their only means of communication! They simply don’t need to see disrespect…

This thread has been a form of catharsis, easily the most interesting one I’ve started. Things have been polarised, or am I reading responses too deeply… maybe. 🤔….who is in my naughty book? 😂

Anyways, you have become an extremely valuable member of the forum and I always look forward to reading your posts… keep ‘em comin’ 👍

NB: glad you didn’t leave in December mate!
 
Jay Butts said:
Thanks for the kind words mate…..👍

I do believe that that 99% of folk are nice.

Forums are the same, many on here I consider to be pals, and having gone to an AGF meet a few years ago, I’ve met some and they were a great bunch… I wish I could have hit more targets but that’s another story 🎯😂

I’m not easily upset but I have a huge issue with a lack of respect. I’m the one who tells young men to turn the music down on a train or bus as it’s disturbing others….they always do… As a teacher, I’ve always drilled this into my classes, as a subject of paramount importance… Now, It’s easy to sit behind a keyboard or phone and tap away without a thought of how one might be making another feel. No empathy…..it can be upsetting; wars have been started over words…. If folk just slowed down and took the time to empathise, things would be different.

I won’t name the protagonists but hope they’ve read this thread. Each one of us has a culpable responsibility, think before we type… it’s dead easy. If a classroom full of angry young teenagers can get it, surely a bunch of adults can.

I also believe that there are members on here that see our forum as a conduit to the outside world. Loneliness is a killer…To come on here and chew the fat may be their only means of communication! They simply don’t need to see disrespect…

This thread has been a form of catharsis, easily the most interesting one I’ve started. Things have been polarised, or am I reading responses too deeply… maybe. 🤔….who is in my naughty book? 😂

Anyways, you have become an extremely valuable member of the forum and I always look forward to reading your posts… keep ‘em comin’ 👍

NB: glad you didn’t leave in December mate!
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Well said 👍 a very well worded post 😎. ………..dom
 
Jay Butts said:
Thanks for the kind words mate…..👍

I do believe that that 99% of folk are nice.

Forums are the same, many on here I consider to be pals, and having gone to an AGF meet a few years ago, I’ve met some and they were a great bunch… I wish I could have hit more targets but that’s another story 🎯😂

I’m not easily upset but I have a huge issue with a lack of respect. I’m the one who tells young men to turn the music down on a train or bus as it’s disturbing others….they always do… As a teacher, I’ve always drilled this into my classes, as a subject of paramount importance… Now, It’s easy to sit behind a keyboard or phone and tap away without a thought of how one might be making another feel. No empathy…..it can be upsetting; wars have been started over words…. If folk just slowed down and took the time to empathise, things would be different.

I won’t name the protagonists but hope they’ve read this thread. Each one of us has a culpable responsibility, think before we type… it’s dead easy. If a classroom full of angry young teenagers can get it, surely a bunch of adults can.

I also believe that there are members on here that see our forum as a conduit to the outside world. Loneliness is a killer…To come on here and chew the fat may be their only means of communication! They simply don’t need to see disrespect…

This thread has been a form of catharsis, easily the most interesting one I’ve started. Things have been polarised, or am I reading responses too deeply… maybe. 🤔….who is in my naughty book? 😂

Anyways, you have become an extremely valuable member of the forum and I always look forward to reading your posts… keep ‘em comin’ 👍

NB: glad you didn’t leave in December mate!
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Great post, I have problems with lack of manners or politeness especially when you're dealing with someone you've never met and it's about a sale or possible one, enquiry about an item etc.

There have been a few times over the years where I've been selling a car, motorbike etc, and people have phoned up and started the conversation with no hello etc just straight to the point in a disrespectful manner, I put the phone down, I've walked away and told people to leave my property because of the way they've conducted themselves and sold whichever the item was at the time at a later date.

Someaybe reading this thinking it's a case of smacking your nose to spite your face but I won't sell to someone rude on principal, manners as they say cost nothing.
 
Eastmids-HD said:
Great post, I have problems with lack of manners or politeness especially when you're dealing with someone you've never met and it's about a sale or possible one, enquiry about an item etc.

There have been a few times over the years where I've been selling a car, motorbike etc, and people have phoned up and started the conversation with no hello etc just straight to the point in a disrespectful manner, I put the phone down, I've walked away and told people to leave my property because of the way they've conducted themselves and sold whichever the item was at the time at a later date.

Someaybe reading this thinking it's a case of smacking your nose to spite your face but I won't sell to someone rude on principal, manners as they say cost nothing.
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Manners cost nothing-I applaud your stance.
Having been f***ed around by buyers in the past-

Buyer turning up 2 hours late, with no money and asking if they can take a gun with then to the cash point-no, really:confused:

Or

Taking 2x Weihrauch springers to a buyers business premises (photography studio in Godalming), only for him to ask if he could take them to his rural house in France to try them out-again, seriously.......that particular fat ba$tard was given the biggest bollocking of his life from a 22 year old me.
Interestingly he went bust-took a load of deposits for wedding photo's, then scarpered to France.......*

Please note-these buyers were NOT from The AGF- the 1st from the "other" forum and the 2nd from an advert in the local rag.

Society needs a reset-with emphasis on polite and respectful discourse.

*that Fat photographer popped up on the BBC reality social-experiment, The Island-where they dumped a cross section of society on a remote island and filmed the "fallout".
He made final selection but missed out on a space. Good.
Described by the narrator as "man-mountain". Yes-a mountain of blubber:ROFLMAO:
 
"I also believe that there are members on here that see our forum as a conduit to the outside world. Loneliness is a killer…To come on here and chew the fat may be their only means of communication! They simply don’t need to see disrespect…"

Well said Jay-this place is a lifeline for many. Loneliness can be crippling and a phone call to a mate that you have put off too long, a few kind words on here-really could save a life.

Nivea's efforts to track down missing member Dodgeye on a recent thread, are truly heart warming. What a bloody lovely man. Well done Andy, this community is fortunate to have you:)
 
Cinimod said:
Well said 👍 a very well worded post 😎. ………..dom
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Cheers Dom. it took a while to decide how to write it, I didn’t want to point fingers or offend. My intention was just attempt to make folk a little more aware of what they are writing before posting…. Simple, and costs sweet FA!

And many thanks @Dioclese, you’re a star mate… and might I add that if anybody, ever, EVER feels lonely or down, ffs PM me! I’ve got broad shoulders and huge ears! ❤️

You guys are an absolute credit to this forum, and @Frog PMSL mate, brilliant. 🤩
 
Jay Butts said:
Cheers Dom. it took a while to decide how to write it, I didn’t want to point fingers or offend. My intention was just attempt to make folk a little more aware of what they are writing before posting…. Simple, and costs sweet FA!

And many thanks @Dioclese, you’re a star mate… and might I add that if anybody, ever, EVER feels lonely or down, ffs PM me! I’ve got broad shoulders and huge ears! ❤️

You guys are an absolute credit to this forum, and @Frog PMSL mate, brilliant. 🤩
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No wonder you were called ‘wingnut’ at school. 🤓😜
Lovely gesture, Jay. 🤩
 
Neil54 said:
When some one asks for info about a particular gun, there's a lot of chipping in saying get a HW99 instead.
That's not what the OP asked.
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Or even one recent contributor to a debate about which Weihrauch Springer who said something along the lines of "Get a PCP"

We all know threads often meander off topic but daft stuff like that gets my goat!
 
I'm pretty new to this forum and have to say that it is well run and the advice and pointers I have been given has been great.
Vast majority of members seem pretty altruistic in giving info not expecting anything for it, although I think a like and a thanks always goes a long way.

I have seen a few curt or tad risky responses in topics but not that many given how busy and lively this place is
 
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