This forum is entertaining as much as it is informative....

I agree, but wish the mods would loosen up the language requirements and also let the heated discussions flow a bit more.
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The question of boundaries and limits comes up, and the lines can be hard to define. Inflection is hard to tell from text alone, and arguments can get really nasty in short order.
 
Metal god said:
I have a question for the staff . How do you guys decide when and why you close a thread ? Do a few of you get together and discuss a particular thread and come to a consensus ? Does each staff member that has the ability to close a thread just closes one when ever he or she feels like it ? The reason I ask is there are some threads that get closed for know real reason other then the staff does not like it . I see some threads that got closed that are virtualy the same as threads that are still open just with a different title . ( the thread that was closed was the first on the topic ) should you not close the new threads and reopen the origanal thread .

I'm sorry if these questions are answered in the rule page . I have not read all the rules and how the are enforced .
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It is a really, really good idea to read the rules. No matter how many forums or chat boards you have used, you have probably never read a set of rules like TFL's.

The answer to your question is: both. We have the individual authority to close a thread without consultation. On the other hand, we make it a practice to discuss any questionable case.

As for the inconsistency you noticed concerning similar thread topics (some closed and others left open), that is a case where we can use the million eyes of the membership to let us know about it. We welcome the help. Just click on a moderator's name and send us a PM. Don't forget to copy the link of the threads you are reporting. At least give us the forum name and thread title.

All of staff doesn't make it through every forum every day. Some of us spend most our time here in just a few forums. Even though you see moderator names listed on each forum/subforum, we do share global duties as moderators.

You are correct that when we find duplicate discussions underway, started by different members, sometimes in different forums, we should give the one which started first the preference. We also have the option to merge multiple threads on the same topic into one thread. The objective is to have one topic discussion, give preference to the earliest started and insure it is in the right forum.

'Hope that helps.

Now go read those rules. ;)

Bud
 
I too find the forums both informative and entertaining. While one must always be cautious about accepting advice or guidance on an internet forum, it seems most folks are genuine in their desire to share knowledge and experience. It also seems that there is a lot of turnover among the people who frequent The Firing Line, and other similar forums, since certain annoying questions seem to keep appearing, such as "What is the best gun?", or "If you could only own....." or " (pick your caliber) is the only good choice for personal defense" and similar questions.
 
Thanks my son just turned 5 so the BB gun is our first training tool. Everyone says having kids changes you and they are right. Now it's about taking a walk in the woods with my son and if you shoot a squirrel that's great but not a measure of success. When I am by my self, I am stone cold killer and my game face is on but anymore I am just as happy to take my gun for a walk in the woods with my son. Both my son and little daughter love venison an recognize when they see a deer, it eaqualls deer jerky and balloney. They already have a understanding how the circle of life works and what it means when daddy goes out with his bow or gun. I took a nice doe already and have 2 more tags but last week I blew off hunting for the day because the kids wanted a hayride. That would have been unimaginable before having kids.

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"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?
 
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...........:D
 
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
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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.
 
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.
 
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.

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