I want to know what this is . . .

waynedm · February 6, 2007, 07:04 PM

I've seen a few posts referring to the forbidden use of ZOMBIES. I sent a PM to somebody asking but never got a response.

What is it?!

Al Norris · February 6, 2007, 07:21 PM

As you may know, we don't do SHTF scenarios/threads. We also don't do threads about what caliber or weapon to take out Zombies. In fact, we don't do Zombies at all.

**Shane Tuttle** · February 6, 2007, 08:35 PM

Antipitas,
I think waynedm is asking WHY it's forbidden, not IS it forbidden.

Waynedm,
My take on it is that there's no use in fantasy scenarios involved in this site. It derails from having down to earth, on topic discussions based on real life situations and positive input relating to firearms in general.

Mods, please correct me if I'm off base.

**JohnKSa** · February 7, 2007, 02:07 AM

There are enough real world questions about firearms to discuss without branching into how to best kill imaginary creatures.

To quote one moderator, the "zombie threads" and other contrived scenarios "trivialized the "tactics and training" forum into silliness. When I first started reading on TFL I learned a lot there, but too much of it is just ridiculous now."

Al Norris · February 7, 2007, 08:15 AM

Tuttle8, you may be correct, I may have read the question in the wrong light.

Wayne, if you were asking WHY, then I apologize for not reading correctly. Tuttle8 and JohnKSa have given you the correct answer.

waynedm · February 7, 2007, 12:18 PM

I had the basic idea of [why], I thought zombies were some sort of slang for something I was clueless about - not actual zombies. Zombies as in fake movie dead people whatever walking around with their arms out.

Al Norris · February 7, 2007, 08:13 PM

Yup. Those guys... We don't do them here.

Capt. Charlie · February 7, 2007, 08:58 PM

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Yup. Those guys... We don't do them here.

Welllllll, there is that one day in October....

Bob41081 · February 7, 2007, 10:34 PM

Well why not set up a forum for those who want those types of threads-Zombies and SHTF. People who don't want to read them can just stay out of the forums.. Seems like a simple solution to me.

Bob

**Shane Tuttle** · February 7, 2007, 10:43 PM

"Tuttle8, you may be correct. I may have read the question in the wrong light."

Antipitas,
No problem. You're human. And, as I last checked my memory banks, humans aren't perfect.

robc · February 7, 2007, 10:44 PM

Every forum here is based on reality. Things should stay that way. I bet those who want a fantasy type of forum can either find one or create one on their own. Not here. That "silly crap" would come up on searches, be there for "New Posts", etc. It would be like the kids running underfoot and screaming while the grown-ups are trying to have a serious discussion. Not cool.

waynedm - ZOMBIE is not an acronym.

Capt. Charlie · February 7, 2007, 11:05 PM

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Well why not set up a forum for those who want those types of threads-Zombies and SHTF. People who don't want to read them can just stay out of the forums.. Seems like a simple solution to me.

Answer:

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That "silly crap" would come up on searches, be there for "New Posts", etc. It would be like the kids running underfoot and screaming while the grown-ups are trying to have a serious discussion. Not cool.

Exactly. The Firing Line remains one of the most respected firearms forums on the Web because we do take it seriously. We work hard to keep it that way, and because we do, we're able to keep serious practitioners of the Art like Mas Ayoob, Awerbuck, and others, along with everyday serious shooters, as participating Members. We're not above a little humor, but that stuff invariably degenerates into just plain silliness, and that would indeed open the floodgates to those we'd rather not have among us.

phantom_890 · February 8, 2007, 03:17 AM

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Well why not set up a forum for those who want those types of threads-Zombies and SHTF. People who don't want to read them can just stay out of the forums.. Seems like a simple solution to me

I'm actually a big fan of zombies movies but I agree that it doesn't have a place on this forum. If your really looking for topics of that nature I suggest this site: http://www.allthingszombie.com/forums/
It's forum has an entire section devoted to "Undead survival and defence."

February 6, 2007, 07:04 PM	#1
waynedm Junior member Join Date: January 31, 2007 Location: Minnesota Posts: 458	I want to know what this is . . . I've seen a few posts referring to the forbidden use of ZOMBIES. I sent a PM to somebody asking but never got a response. What is it?!

February 6, 2007, 08:35 PM	#3
Shane Tuttle Staff Join Date: November 28, 2005 Location: Montana Posts: 9,443	Antipitas, I think waynedm is asking WHY it's forbidden, not IS it forbidden. Waynedm, My take on it is that there's no use in fantasy scenarios involved in this site. It derails from having down to earth, on topic discussions based on real life situations and positive input relating to firearms in general. Mods, please correct me if I'm off base. __________________ If it were up to me, the word "got" would be deleted from the English language. Posting and YOU: http://www.albinoblacksheep.com/flash/posting Last edited by Shane Tuttle; February 6, 2007 at 08:36 PM. Reason: grammatical error

February 7, 2007, 02:07 AM	#4
JohnKSa Staff Join Date: February 12, 2001 Location: DFW Area Posts: 24,989	There are enough real world questions about firearms to discuss without branching into how to best kill imaginary creatures. To quote one moderator, the "zombie threads" and other contrived scenarios "trivialized the "tactics and training" forum into silliness. When I first started reading on TFL I learned a lot there, but too much of it is just ridiculous now." __________________ Do you know about the TEXAS State Rifle Association?

February 7, 2007, 10:43 PM	#10
Shane Tuttle Staff Join Date: November 28, 2005 Location: Montana Posts: 9,443	"Tuttle8, you may be correct. I may have read the question in the wrong light." Antipitas, No problem. You're human. And, as I last checked my memory banks, humans aren't perfect. __________________ If it were up to me, the word "got" would be deleted from the English language. Posting and YOU: http://www.albinoblacksheep.com/flash/posting

February 7, 2007, 10:44 PM	#11
robc Senior Member Join Date: January 7, 2007 Location: Minnesota Posts: 422	Every forum here is based on reality. Things should stay that way. I bet those who want a fantasy type of forum can either find one or create one on their own. Not here. That "silly crap" would come up on searches, be there for "New Posts", etc. It would be like the kids running underfoot and screaming while the grown-ups are trying to have a serious discussion. Not cool. waynedm - ZOMBIE is not an acronym. __________________ "If it bleeds, we can kill it."

February 6, 2007, 07:21 PM	#2
Al Norris Moderator Emeritus Join Date: June 29, 2000 Location: Rupert, Idaho Posts: 9,660	As you may know, we don't do SHTF scenarios/threads. We also don't do threads about what caliber or weapon to take out Zombies. In fact, we don't do Zombies at all.

February 7, 2007, 08:15 AM	#5
Al Norris Moderator Emeritus Join Date: June 29, 2000 Location: Rupert, Idaho Posts: 9,660	Tuttle8, you may be correct, I may have read the question in the wrong light. Wayne, if you were asking WHY, then I apologize for not reading correctly. Tuttle8 and JohnKSa have given you the correct answer.

February 7, 2007, 12:18 PM	#6
waynedm Junior member Join Date: January 31, 2007 Location: Minnesota Posts: 458	I had the basic idea of [why], I thought zombies were some sort of slang for something I was clueless about - not actual zombies. Zombies as in fake movie dead people whatever walking around with their arms out.

February 7, 2007, 08:13 PM	#7
Al Norris Moderator Emeritus Join Date: June 29, 2000 Location: Rupert, Idaho Posts: 9,660	Yup. Those guys... We don't do them here.

February 7, 2007, 10:34 PM	#9
Bob41081 Member Join Date: June 4, 2004 Location: Houston,Tx Posts: 45	Well why not set up a forum for those who want those types of threads-Zombies and SHTF. People who don't want to read them can just stay out of the forums.. Seems like a simple solution to me. Bob