THE ENGINEER wrote: ↑Tue Jun 22, 2021 8:55 pm I think folks have lost interest in the forum due to a shift in the topics being discussed or they feel like it is an otherwise uninviting environment.
Personally, I feel the forum has become too much of a political soundboard. Topics far outside of Texas CHL or Texas gun legislation are commonplace. Many people are simply sick and tired of hearing about the election, theories about voter fraud, and so on.
Titles such as “George Floyd who died of an overdose….”, “Covid19…from China”, “Joe Xiden”…and so on do not give the appearance of an inviting forum where all ethnicities or races that are interested in learning about Texas gun laws or concealed carry are welcome. Combine that with at least one member sporting a confederate flag avatar and others that make exclusionary comments, I can see why forum activities are slow.
Shift forum focus back to TX concealed carry with an emphasis on helping anyone interested in learning about gun safety and Texas gun laws and I bet forum activity increases.
I know that for me, this is the reason I rarely post anymore. Very little discussion of LTC, gun/range reviews, holsters, etc. just political discussions, that devolve into either divisiveness, or an echo chamber. This used to be the best place for new gun owners, or those wanting to obtain their LTC, to get information, with helpful “pros” ready, willing, and able to assist. The demographics, were very diverse, and included men and women. I enjoyed engaging in discussions, with those who had different ideas, and experiences. There are many places on the internet, where political views, and other controversial topics can be discussed. As others have said, these places do not lend themselves to civility, and eventually leave only those posters, who thrive on that. JMHO