I know this is a forum for firearms, but I think it's safe to say a good majority of TFL members (myself included) are also involved in non-firearm shooting. Such as airguns, archery, knife throwing, etc. I was thinking maybe a section dedicated to them may be a good thing for this forum.
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Non-Firearm Section?
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You mean sort of like this one: http://www.thehighroad.org/forumdisplay.php?f=13 ?
That's at THR and I've often wondered myself why we don't have a forum like that here at TFL. I think the reason is that we have been sharply focused on firearms only. Maybe it's time for us to consider a forum such as that.
That's at THR and I've often wondered myself why we don't have a forum like that here at TFL. I think the reason is that we have been sharply focused on firearms only. Maybe it's time for us to consider a forum such as that.
The Tourist
Moderator
I agree. I'm a knife guy, and I think most of the guys I hang around with have folding knives clipped to their jeans.
I've seen such columns deteriorate. If the concept of "gun related edged tools" was tightly monitored and promoted, I don't see a problem.
And, I've never owned an air-gun, it might be fun to read about.
I've seen such columns deteriorate. If the concept of "gun related edged tools" was tightly monitored and promoted, I don't see a problem.
And, I've never owned an air-gun, it might be fun to read about.
Brian Pfleuger
Moderator Emeritus
We already have sections that are appropriate to all of those things.
"The Hunt" routinely has threads that are archery related.
"Gear and Accessories" routinely has threads about knives and other such items.
I've seen multiple threads about airguns too.
Personally, I don't want any more diversity.
"The Hunt" routinely has threads that are archery related.
"Gear and Accessories" routinely has threads about knives and other such items.
I've seen multiple threads about airguns too.
Personally, I don't want any more diversity.
The Tourist
Moderator
peetzakilla said:
This was info I did not have, or had forgotten. You may have solved our problem.
Peet assassin,
Air rifle posts are all over the place... Gen Dis, Rifle and hunting all get them...
Problem I find, is I am not so inclined to always look at the rifle section as I am not so interested in the high volume traffic since I am not really into C-fire rifles like I am hunting and shotguns. But if I see an air rifle thread I check it to see if I can be of help.
Brent
Air rifle posts are all over the place... Gen Dis, Rifle and hunting all get them...
Problem I find, is I am not so inclined to always look at the rifle section as I am not so interested in the high volume traffic since I am not really into C-fire rifles like I am hunting and shotguns. But if I see an air rifle thread I check it to see if I can be of help.
Brent
Evan Thomas
Inactive
I don't think you have much to worry about, PK.peetzakilla said:
Based on past history, sooner or later another moderator will wander by and say something like "This is a FIREARMS board.
Having forums on non-firearms topics would be like [insert inappropriate body part] on a [insert incongruous animal]! Not gonna happen!! The next thing we know, you'd all be clamoring for a gaming forum! :barf:"
Although I think, m'self, that an airgun forum wouldn't be stretching the point all that much...
The Tourist
Moderator
Considering the forum and our interests, wouldn't all products be related?
I can see a thread on deer knives, but I doubt if there would be much traffic in discussing whittling knives.
As for air-guns, I see that as a legitimate hobby.
I can see a thread on deer knives, but I doubt if there would be much traffic in discussing whittling knives.
As for air-guns, I see that as a legitimate hobby.
Brian Pfleuger
Moderator Emeritus
I could see an airgun forum, except that I'm a little afraid that it would be filled with bored 8 year olds looking to "soup-up" their $39 Crossman.
If it were restricted to high(er) powered and big-bore hunting air guns then it would probably be worth having and informative. Policing it might be an issue though.
If it were restricted to high(er) powered and big-bore hunting air guns then it would probably be worth having and informative. Policing it might be an issue though.
For those who wanted a non-firearms forum, I have some bad news - the decision is to not add one.
We gave the suggestion considerable consideration and debated it all yesterday and today. We feel that a non-firearm weapons forum would change the focus that has practically been the trademark of TFL from day 1, and that is that TFL is the foremost forum for the advancement of responsible firearms ownership. TFL is "simply the Finest Firearms Forum on the internet" as Rich has said more than once on these pages.
Sorry for those who got your hopes up, but you have to realize that TFL cannot be the be-all and end-all forum for any and all peripheral topics broadly related to firearms. We have to stay focused. There are numerous forums on the internet that cover edged weapons, archery, etc., much better than a single catch-all forum could do here at TFL even with a few sub-forums under it.
We gave the suggestion considerable consideration and debated it all yesterday and today. We feel that a non-firearm weapons forum would change the focus that has practically been the trademark of TFL from day 1, and that is that TFL is the foremost forum for the advancement of responsible firearms ownership. TFL is "simply the Finest Firearms Forum on the internet" as Rich has said more than once on these pages.
Sorry for those who got your hopes up, but you have to realize that TFL cannot be the be-all and end-all forum for any and all peripheral topics broadly related to firearms. We have to stay focused. There are numerous forums on the internet that cover edged weapons, archery, etc., much better than a single catch-all forum could do here at TFL even with a few sub-forums under it.
I might as well chime in again so the TFL Staff don't think this was a "drive-by".
Anyways, I'm not happy with the outcome, but am pleased the Staff spent 2 days discussing it. I shows it was a legit idea. I know we could go to other sites to discuss non-firearms, but that would mean we would have to get to know the entire new community and it's mentality. None the less, the powers that be made their decision and I thank them for hearing us out.
Anyways, I'm not happy with the outcome, but am pleased the Staff spent 2 days discussing it. I shows it was a legit idea. I know we could go to other sites to discuss non-firearms, but that would mean we would have to get to know the entire new community and it's mentality. None the less, the powers that be made their decision and I thank them for hearing us out.
The Tourist
Moderator
I gave this some thought last night, and I have to admit the decision was probably in our best interest.
Oh, if I have some pertinent and useful info on new knives--and I write it in an adult fashion--there is no doubt that the mods will allow a discussion in the "Gear" section.
But I have to tell you, I quit going to many forums over the past year, in fact, I just got a PM about that.
I don't know why, but there is a very unhealthy situation going on in knife and bike forums. Sort of a "frathouse" attitude. It's been attracting "an element." So much so that one forum owner I know hunted down and invited us older guys to come to his forum, and he created a knife section for us. It is hidden from view unless you are specifically invited to join that area.
Sadly, it is needed. And I reluctantly admit that as a 'knife guy.'
Oh, if I have some pertinent and useful info on new knives--and I write it in an adult fashion--there is no doubt that the mods will allow a discussion in the "Gear" section.
But I have to tell you, I quit going to many forums over the past year, in fact, I just got a PM about that.
I don't know why, but there is a very unhealthy situation going on in knife and bike forums. Sort of a "frathouse" attitude. It's been attracting "an element." So much so that one forum owner I know hunted down and invited us older guys to come to his forum, and he created a knife section for us. It is hidden from view unless you are specifically invited to join that area.
Sadly, it is needed. And I reluctantly admit that as a 'knife guy.'
Evan Thomas
Inactive
I can see it now... it would be an "adults only" forum, and you'd have to swear you were over 21 to get access to it. Air gun nastiness... I like it.peetzakilla said:
But you couldn't restrict it just to high-powered and big-bore air guns... what about my R7?? My IZH46?? After all, size isn't supposed to matter...
Oh, well...
Tourist, that's interesting -- and sad -- about other forums going downhill that way. And it's yet another reason to appreciate the job done by the moderators here.