People on this forum kill me sometimes

tackdriver · March 17, 2008, 07:31 PM

I am having a bit of a human torch moment, so forgive me.

Why is it that some posters on TFL can't help but to post replies that do nothing to answer the question? It sends me up the wall.

IF YOU CAN'T ANSWER THE QUESTION OR STAY ON POST, click the "back" button and read something else!!

Magnum Mike · March 17, 2008, 07:32 PM

I dont know!
Why?

tplumeri · March 17, 2008, 07:33 PM

Get a Glock.

hey, thats a valid answer to ANY comment on TFL!

Rant Casey · March 17, 2008, 07:34 PM

glock 19

Honestly, I don't see what the big deal is, every forum has off topic comments in it's threads, often times it lightens the mood of the thread by adding a little humor, other times it's useless. Either way, it's not really hurting anything unless it's entirely hijacked.

Hawg · March 17, 2008, 07:36 PM

Grumpy today aren't we?

trigger happy · March 17, 2008, 07:42 PM

I bought a Smith & Wesson model 19-3 today

nickel plated, 6 inch barrel

pinned, recessed, squarebutt, grooves on both (fore and aft) sides of the gripframe

deanadell · March 17, 2008, 07:50 PM

Biff from Oxford · March 17, 2008, 07:51 PM

Quote:

I bought a Smith & Wesson model 19-3 today

nickel plated, 6 inch barrel

pinned, recessed, squarebutt, grooves on both (fore and aft) sides of the gripframe.

Good answer

rantingredneck · March 17, 2008, 07:52 PM

Which has more knockdown power, 9mm or .45ACP???

By the way I'll be using Extreme Shock Ammo whichever way I go....It's way Tactical......

tplumeri · March 17, 2008, 07:55 PM

Quote:

By the way I'll be using Extreme Shock Ammo whichever way I go....It's way Tactical.

Agree!!
as long as its in a GLOCK.

trigger happy · March 17, 2008, 07:56 PM

I'm partial to the Smith & Wesson .357

hoytinak · March 17, 2008, 07:57 PM

unless it's a .40 Glock then it would just blow up

trigger happy · March 17, 2008, 08:00 PM

but then I like Glocks and 9mms too

tplumeri · March 17, 2008, 08:05 PM

Quote:

unless it's a .40 Glock then it would just blow up

hey, Glocks arent the only ones to KB!

**44 AMP** · March 17, 2008, 08:21 PM

Then why aren't you dead yet? With all these folks here, at least ONE of them is bound to be a decent shot.

If somebody kills you, kill them right back!

And I wouldn't take a Glock even if you gave it to me!

(actually, if your gave it to me, I would take it, then donate it to some pro gun cause, for auction, raffle, or whatever. I wouldn't keep it for myself, because I like pistols with good triggers and metal frames that fit my hands!)

{note: obligatory anti-Glock rant as balance against pro-Glock forum advice. We must be fair, after all - mustn't we?}

Technosavant · March 17, 2008, 08:24 PM

I've seen people go ballistic when a reply isn't 100% dead on to the original post, yet still on topic. If every post in a thread stayed 100% on topic, things would be pretty dull.

If a person can't handle a little drift (I can understand being miffed if a "what 1911 should I get" thread has "a Glock" responses), then teh intarnets may be a little to chaotic for them. Sorry to say it, but a thick skin is needed out here in the packet-switched electronic world of tomorrow.

tackdriver · March 17, 2008, 08:32 PM

It must be because the gun I wanted today wasn't in stock.
Hopefully it will be in tomorrow --

Hijacking doesn't bother me as much as the people who just can't help but respond to a post when they have nothing whatsoever to add.

The fact that I've been a member on here for eight years and have fewer than 200 posts may reflect my attitude.

**Shane Tuttle** · March 17, 2008, 08:34 PM

Quote:

Why is it that some posters on TFL can't help but to post replies that do nothing to answer the question? It sends me up the wall.
IF YOU CAN'T ANSWER THE QUESTION OR STAY ON POST, click the "back" button and read something else!!

Do you have an example of postings to provide a clear meaning? I'm not asking for specific member names that posted them, just actual posts that tripped your trigger.

Believe me, I hate it as much as you do. There are some threads that I've started that drifted by post #5 on a completely different venue altogether. However, there must be some wiggle room for basic responses to others' posts during the thread.

Are you also stating if they can't answer or just don't answer the questions at hand? I think there's a difference in context to this. I've posted quite often to the OP that I don't have the answer, but guide them in a direction for sources that can, or give my own experience on the topic at hand...

tackdriver · March 17, 2008, 08:47 PM

I don't want to hurt anyone's feelings by providing the specific post. I essentially asked if anyone used a certain brand of speedloader with a certain model of revolver because the manufacturer did not list this specific revolver as being compatible, yet I get the impression that they make a model that fits it just fine.
The person who replied instructed me that I should check the manufacturer's web site to see if they made a compatible model.

BobR · March 17, 2008, 08:56 PM

On the other hand, I did learn how to turn off signatures today. I can't believe it took me this long to find out I could do that.

bob

tplumeri · March 17, 2008, 10:27 PM

My dog had to have surgery. 1500 bucks! (truth!)
I shoud have bought a glock and put it out of its misery.......

Playboypenguin · March 17, 2008, 10:29 PM

You need to buy a Glock 19.

Dammit, everyone beat me to it.

SLOMountaineer · March 17, 2008, 11:30 PM

I think the NRA blows chunks.

RedneckFur · March 18, 2008, 12:35 AM

I tend to like it when things veer a little bit off topic. It makes things intresting, and I learn more that way

That said... Everyone knows that the .22lr is the best self defense cartrige of all, because it tunrs all your innards into a bloody pulp. I know its true because i went squirrel hunting once and.....

(Just kiddint about all that)

Double Naught Spy · March 18, 2008, 05:27 AM

Quote:

Why is it that some posters on TFL can't help but to post replies that do nothing to answer the question?

Lead poisoning. They can't follow the question long enough before the relevant answer slips their mind and they drift into Glock love and what not.

Yeah, definitely lead poisoning.

March 17, 2008, 07:31 PM	#1
tackdriver Senior Member Join Date: February 5, 2000 Location: Bedford County, Virginia Posts: 505	People on this forum kill me sometimes I am having a bit of a human torch moment, so forgive me. Why is it that some posters on TFL can't help but to post replies that do nothing to answer the question? It sends me up the wall. IF YOU CAN'T ANSWER THE QUESTION OR STAY ON POST, click the "back" button and read something else!!

March 17, 2008, 07:34 PM	#4
Rant Casey Senior Member Join Date: March 7, 2008 Location: AZ Posts: 441	glock 19 Honestly, I don't see what the big deal is, every forum has off topic comments in it's threads, often times it lightens the mood of the thread by adding a little humor, other times it's useless. Either way, it's not really hurting anything unless it's entirely hijacked. Last edited by Rant Casey; March 17, 2008 at 07:39 PM. Reason: hit post too early

March 17, 2008, 07:42 PM	#6
trigger happy Senior Member Join Date: January 6, 2006 Location: Pensacola Posts: 759	I bought a Smith & Wesson model 19-3 today nickel plated, 6 inch barrel pinned, recessed, squarebutt, grooves on both (fore and aft) sides of the gripframe __________________ "You cannot invade mainland United States. There would be a rifle behind each blade of grass" Admiral Yamamoto "You have enemies ? Good. That means you've stood up for something, sometime in your life" Winston Churchill

March 17, 2008, 07:56 PM	#11
trigger happy Senior Member Join Date: January 6, 2006 Location: Pensacola Posts: 759	I'm partial to the Smith & Wesson .357 __________________ "You cannot invade mainland United States. There would be a rifle behind each blade of grass" Admiral Yamamoto "You have enemies ? Good. That means you've stood up for something, sometime in your life" Winston Churchill

March 17, 2008, 08:00 PM	#13
trigger happy Senior Member Join Date: January 6, 2006 Location: Pensacola Posts: 759	but then I like Glocks and 9mms too __________________ "You cannot invade mainland United States. There would be a rifle behind each blade of grass" Admiral Yamamoto "You have enemies ? Good. That means you've stood up for something, sometime in your life" Winston Churchill

March 17, 2008, 07:32 PM	#2
Magnum Mike Senior Member Join Date: December 24, 2007 Location: Rochester, MN Posts: 347	I dont know! Why?

March 17, 2008, 07:33 PM	#3
tplumeri Junior member Join Date: September 26, 2007 Posts: 1,919	Get a Glock. hey, thats a valid answer to ANY comment on TFL!

March 17, 2008, 07:36 PM	#5
Hawg Senior Member Join Date: September 8, 2007 Location: Mississippi Posts: 16,188	Grumpy today aren't we?

March 17, 2008, 07:50 PM	#7
deanadell Senior Member Join Date: April 19, 2005 Location: Upstate, South Carolina Posts: 639

March 17, 2008, 07:52 PM	#9
rantingredneck Senior Member Join Date: January 12, 2007 Location: North Carolina Posts: 4,728	Which has more knockdown power, 9mm or .45ACP??? By the way I'll be using Extreme Shock Ammo whichever way I go....It's way Tactical......

March 17, 2008, 07:57 PM	#12
hoytinak Senior Member Join Date: July 5, 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 5,721	unless it's a .40 Glock then it would just blow up

March 17, 2008, 08:21 PM	#15
44 AMP Staff Join Date: March 11, 2006 Location: Upper US Posts: 28,813	People on this forum kill me sometimes Then why aren't you dead yet? With all these folks here, at least ONE of them is bound to be a decent shot. If somebody kills you, kill them right back! And I wouldn't take a Glock even if you gave it to me! (actually, if your gave it to me, I would take it, then donate it to some pro gun cause, for auction, raffle, or whatever. I wouldn't keep it for myself, because I like pistols with good triggers and metal frames that fit my hands!) {note: obligatory anti-Glock rant as balance against pro-Glock forum advice. We must be fair, after all - mustn't we?} __________________ All else being equal (and it almost never is) bigger bullets tend to work better.

March 17, 2008, 08:24 PM	#16
Technosavant Senior Member Join Date: May 29, 2007 Location: St. Louis, MO area Posts: 4,040	I've seen people go ballistic when a reply isn't 100% dead on to the original post, yet still on topic. If every post in a thread stayed 100% on topic, things would be pretty dull. If a person can't handle a little drift (I can understand being miffed if a "what 1911 should I get" thread has "a Glock" responses), then teh intarnets may be a little to chaotic for them. Sorry to say it, but a thick skin is needed out here in the packet-switched electronic world of tomorrow.

March 17, 2008, 08:32 PM	#17
tackdriver Senior Member Join Date: February 5, 2000 Location: Bedford County, Virginia Posts: 505	It must be because the gun I wanted today wasn't in stock. Hopefully it will be in tomorrow -- Hijacking doesn't bother me as much as the people who just can't help but respond to a post when they have nothing whatsoever to add. The fact that I've been a member on here for eight years and have fewer than 200 posts may reflect my attitude.

March 17, 2008, 08:47 PM	#19
tackdriver Senior Member Join Date: February 5, 2000 Location: Bedford County, Virginia Posts: 505	I don't want to hurt anyone's feelings by providing the specific post. I essentially asked if anyone used a certain brand of speedloader with a certain model of revolver because the manufacturer did not list this specific revolver as being compatible, yet I get the impression that they make a model that fits it just fine. The person who replied instructed me that I should check the manufacturer's web site to see if they made a compatible model.

March 17, 2008, 08:56 PM	#20
BobR Senior Member Join Date: December 4, 2000 Location: The Dry Side of WA Posts: 561	On the other hand, I did learn how to turn off signatures today. I can't believe it took me this long to find out I could do that. bob __________________ Sarcasm.....just one more service I offer.

March 17, 2008, 10:27 PM	#21
tplumeri Junior member Join Date: September 26, 2007 Posts: 1,919	My dog had to have surgery. 1500 bucks! (truth!) I shoud have bought a glock and put it out of its misery.......

March 17, 2008, 10:29 PM	#22
Playboypenguin Junior member Join Date: February 27, 2006 Location: Great Pacific Northwest Posts: 11,515	You need to buy a Glock 19. Dammit, everyone beat me to it.

March 17, 2008, 11:30 PM	#23
SLOMountaineer Senior Member Join Date: July 23, 2006 Posts: 238	I think the NRA blows chunks.

March 18, 2008, 12:35 AM	#24
RedneckFur Senior Member Join Date: January 14, 2007 Location: Central NC Posts: 1,424	I tend to like it when things veer a little bit off topic. It makes things intresting, and I learn more that way That said... Everyone knows that the .22lr is the best self defense cartrige of all, because it tunrs all your innards into a bloody pulp. I know its true because i went squirrel hunting once and..... (Just kiddint about all that)