This forum is entertaining as much as it is informative.... - Page 2

**Mike Irwin** · October 27, 2012, 09:40 AM

"How do you guys decide when and why you close a thread?"

Beer and dart board.

Almost all closed threads will include a final post by the moderator who closed it indicating why it was closed.

As for duplicate discussions, sometimes they are merged, sometimes not. Depends on the discussion in each one.

My rule of thumb is generally to close the one with the least activity, even if it was opened first. Why close one with 30 posts just because it's a few hours younger than one with 5 posts?

BLUETIP · October 27, 2012, 09:44 AM

Wonderful handguns, beautiful family, and the view my goodness what a view

love it, your livin' right

ChasingWhitetail91 · October 27, 2012, 01:39 PM

Wow.. I've never seen someone spell Massey Ferguson like that SPEMack.

**Mike Irwin** · October 27, 2012, 02:30 PM

Where do you live, Mysto? That looks not unlike where I grew up in Pennsylvania.

buck460XVR · October 27, 2012, 03:32 PM

Entertainment is what these types of forums is all about. One can only ask/answer "what caliber for bear?" and ""which is better, Ruger or S&W?" so many times without falling asleep. Sometimes, I even find myself stirrin' the pot a little to see how exciting the entertainment value will get on a particular thread. Not that it's a bad thing...........

Sparks1957 · October 27, 2012, 03:41 PM

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after you know how to use this forum, it is full of valuable information. It's like sitting at a local bar full of characters. Some people are clearly drunk but friendly and never shy to say why their ammo is best or what caliber is superior

After getting pretty disillusioned at a few other online forums, finding this one was a breath of fresh air.

The topics are focused on guns, and the moderators do a good job of keeping the rabble on topic. Some of the endless threads on bear defense and which round has more knockdown power are amusing.

I've gotten a wealth of good information and guidance here.

**Mike Irwin** · October 27, 2012, 08:35 PM

And sometimes people who strut the put unjudiciously find themselves permanently banned.

Buzzcook · October 27, 2012, 09:55 PM

I never thought of humor as corky before. Beats idiosyncratic though.

I've learned a lot from this forum, mostly that I don't know that much.

Mystro · October 27, 2012, 10:03 PM

I am in north central Pa. My home is over looking the Susquehanna Valley and at the mouth of the Pine Creek Valley. Right at the T between both valleys. It's a very mountainous and wild part of Pa. Black bear, deer, coyotes, turkey, etc.. are regular visitors to the woods around my home. The bald eagles have made a huge come back here as well. I see them regularly.

Here is a pic I just took this week of Pine Creek.

saltydog452 · October 27, 2012, 10:16 PM

I am impressed. 'Envy' would be a more accurate word.

Thanks,

salty

October 27, 2012, 09:40 AM	#26
Mike Irwin Staff Join Date: April 14, 2000 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 33,293	"How do you guys decide when and why you close a thread?" Beer and dart board. Almost all closed threads will include a final post by the moderator who closed it indicating why it was closed. As for duplicate discussions, sometimes they are merged, sometimes not. Depends on the discussion in each one. My rule of thumb is generally to close the one with the least activity, even if it was opened first. Why close one with 30 posts just because it's a few hours younger than one with 5 posts? __________________ "The gift which I am sending you is called a dog, and is in fact the most precious and valuable possession of mankind" -Theodorus Gaza Baby Jesus cries when the fat redneck doesn't have military-grade firepower.

October 27, 2012, 02:30 PM	#29
Mike Irwin Staff Join Date: April 14, 2000 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 33,293	Where do you live, Mysto? That looks not unlike where I grew up in Pennsylvania. __________________ "The gift which I am sending you is called a dog, and is in fact the most precious and valuable possession of mankind" -Theodorus Gaza Baby Jesus cries when the fat redneck doesn't have military-grade firepower.

October 27, 2012, 08:35 PM	#32
Mike Irwin Staff Join Date: April 14, 2000 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 33,293	And sometimes people who strut the put unjudiciously find themselves permanently banned. __________________ "The gift which I am sending you is called a dog, and is in fact the most precious and valuable possession of mankind" -Theodorus Gaza Baby Jesus cries when the fat redneck doesn't have military-grade firepower.

October 27, 2012, 10:03 PM	#34
Mystro Senior Member Join Date: November 26, 2004 Location: Central Pa. Posts: 497	I am in north central Pa. My home is over looking the Susquehanna Valley and at the mouth of the Pine Creek Valley. Right at the T between both valleys. It's a very mountainous and wild part of Pa. Black bear, deer, coyotes, turkey, etc.. are regular visitors to the woods around my home. The bald eagles have made a huge come back here as well. I see them regularly. Here is a pic I just took this week of Pine Creek. Last edited by Mystro; October 27, 2012 at 10:10 PM.

October 27, 2012, 10:16 PM	#35
saltydog452 Senior Member Join Date: August 16, 2004 Posts: 436	I am impressed. 'Envy' would be a more accurate word. Thanks, salty __________________ Bread and Circuses don't pay the Bills.

October 27, 2012, 09:44 AM	#27
BLUETIP Senior Member Join Date: September 30, 2012 Location: tennessee Posts: 119	Wonderful handguns, beautiful family, and the view my goodness what a view love it, your livin' right

October 27, 2012, 01:39 PM	#28
ChasingWhitetail91 Senior Member Join Date: October 10, 2012 Location: Connecticut Posts: 211	Wow.. I've never seen someone spell Massey Ferguson like that SPEMack.

October 27, 2012, 03:32 PM	#30
buck460XVR Senior Member Join Date: December 28, 2006 Posts: 1,144	Entertainment is what these types of forums is all about. One can only ask/answer "what caliber for bear?" and ""which is better, Ruger or S&W?" so many times without falling asleep. Sometimes, I even find myself stirrin' the pot a little to see how exciting the entertainment value will get on a particular thread. Not that it's a bad thing...........

October 27, 2012, 09:55 PM	#33
Buzzcook Senior Member Join Date: November 29, 2007 Location: Everett, WA Posts: 5,251	I never thought of humor as corky before. Beats idiosyncratic though. I've learned a lot from this forum, mostly that I don't know that much.