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ADMINS - Be aware of new members
Posted: Wed Jan 13, 2021 7:41 pm
by Tex1961
Like many here, after the forum went down I started moving over to other forums. Of course none are as good as this one (in my humble opinion). One forum that I’m not a huge fan of had quite a few members who were really dissing this one. (Very immature). A few who claimed they were kicked off this one. Anyway to my point. There was talk of some of those registering here just to see how far they could go before getting kicked out. Stuff like that just irritates me to no end. I’m here to learn, share and maybe even help if I can. No time or patience for that silliness. Anywho just wanted to give you guys a heads up.
Re: ADMINS - Be aware of new members
Posted: Wed Jan 13, 2021 8:05 pm
by Keith B
Thanks for the heads up. We have had trolls and troublemakers in the past, but luckily they have been few and far between.
Will keep our eyes open,
Re: ADMINS - Be aware of new members
Posted: Wed Jan 13, 2021 9:03 pm
by clarionite
I did a search to see if I could find out what happened to this site. And ended up registering for another site. Visited it once, and although I appreciated this site before, I have a much greater appreciation of it now. I too saw quite a bit of bashing of this site and Mr Cotton. Seemed to be from folks who felt that they were slapped with a heavy hand, but seeing their behavior in that forum I can fully understand why they would have been.
I for one appreciate the decorum that's demanded from this site.
Re: ADMINS - Be aware of new members
Posted: Wed Jan 13, 2021 10:11 pm
by flechero
Tex1961 wrote: ↑Wed Jan 13, 2021 7:41 pm
One forum that I’m not a huge fan of had quite a few members who were really dissing this one. (Very immature). A few who claimed they were kicked off this one
I tried that one, too.... I was out within about 10 minutes of their egos and cussing.
I wouldn't have gone back even if this one didn't come back.
Re: ADMINS - Be aware of new members
Posted: Wed Jan 13, 2021 10:13 pm
by flechero
clarionite wrote: ↑Wed Jan 13, 2021 9:03 pm
I did a search to see if I could find out what happened to this site. And ended up registering for another site. Visited it once, and although I appreciated this site before, I have a much greater appreciation of it now. I too saw quite a bit of bashing of this site and Mr Cotton. Seemed to be from folks who felt that they were slapped with a heavy hand, but seeing their behavior in that forum I can fully understand why they would have been.
I for one appreciate the decorum that's demanded from this site.
Like a bunch of whiny kids, they were!
Re: ADMINS - Be aware of new members
Posted: Wed Jan 13, 2021 11:53 pm
by Paladin
Its always a fine balance between recruiting new people and recruiting the right people.
There are tons of knowledgeable shooters and instructors on TexasCHLforum... which separates it from other areas of the internet where people are a legend only in their own mind.
Re: ADMINS - Be aware of new members
Posted: Wed Jan 13, 2021 11:58 pm
by Vol Texan
I saw the same thread and it turned me off, indeed. There is no need for bashing, even for the perpetually butt-hurt.
This site is a model that other forums should hope to emulate.
Re: ADMINS - Be aware of new members
Posted: Thu Jan 14, 2021 9:10 am
by MaduroBU
The moderation on this site has been excellent, and it fosters debate that is focused upon the topic. Internet debates are famous for their rapid descent into ad hominem attacks, and the moderation on this forum actually keeps that in check. I've disagreed on sensitive topics and even with Mr. Cotton, but I have never felt pressure to keep my views in check. We ALL feel pressure to keep our conversations civil, and that's the point.
Re: ADMINS - Be aware of new members
Posted: Thu Jan 14, 2021 9:35 am
by Paladin
Vol Texan wrote: ↑Wed Jan 13, 2021 11:58 pm
I saw the same thread and it turned me off, indeed. There is no need for bashing, even for the perpetually butt-hurt.
This site is a model that other forums should hope to emulate.
This ain't your daddy's internet:
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This is a admittedly a startling number, but it actually represents a welcome decrease on last year’s figures.
Sock puppet account: The use of the term has expanded to now include other misleading uses of online identities, such as those created to praise, defend, or support a person or organization, to manipulate public opinion
Strawman sockpuppet
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Meatpuppet
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The threat is real and my thanks to the mods for all their efforts in handling this new world we are in.
