Forum Changes - Phase Two - The Firearms Forum

SouthernMoss · 02-14-2010, 04:02 PM

You will notice that the Off Topic Forum (formerly General Discussion) is now near the bottom of the forum list. Before everyone starts panicking and reading all kinds of things into it, let me explain why.

There are some forums that permit off-topic discussions, and some that don’t. Of those that do, many have the off-topic forum near the bottom of the forum list. We have determined that this is probably a good thing to do.

We are, after all, a forum dedicated to firearms. To say that we are TheFirearmsForum, and then have at the top of the list a forum that, for the most part, has absolutely nothing to do with firearms, can be confusing to a new visitor. We want the gun forums listed first so that people who come to us looking for information can find it.

Those of us who frequent the Off Topic forum will soon get used to finding it wherever it may be in the list.

We are also moving the Fire For Effect Forum for the same reason.

Now, where is Shooter45 with his android voice to say "Phase Two Complete."

red14 · 02-14-2010, 04:10 PM

Are there many more changes? My fingernails are starting to become brittle. Heh heh heh.

LurpyGeek · 02-14-2010, 04:36 PM

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Originally Posted by red14

Are there many more changes? My fingernails are starting to become brittle. Heh heh heh.

Yes... the background will be pink from now on, and the only avatars allowed will be pictures of kittens and puppies.

Bobitis · 02-14-2010, 04:44 PM

I can scroll.

One of the few things I can....

Popeye · 02-14-2010, 04:48 PM

No problems here

jack404 · 02-14-2010, 04:57 PM

Bobitis

i'm the same

i'm happy to have a place to discuss things connected to our hobby and those issues not so related.

future weapons , freedom, simple living stuff, even vehicle repairs and household questions

this has got to be one of the more open and tolerant forums i've ever been on and am greatfull to the op's and admins /owners etc
and cheers to Bobitis for the invite eh

if i may add its also one of the more "aware" groups of people i've run across, and has greatly improved my feelings of hope for a decent future despite the BS out there happening now

thank you all very much eh

cheers

jack

Bobitis · 02-14-2010, 05:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jack404

Bobitis

i'm the same

i'm happy to have a place to discuss things connected to our hobby and those issues not so related.

future weapons , freedom, simple living stuff, even vehicle repairs and household questions

this has got to be one of the more open and tolerant forums i've ever been on and am greatfull to the op's and admins /owners etc
and cheers to Bobitis for the invite eh

if i may add its also one of the more "aware" groups of people i've run across, and has greatly improved my feelings of hope for a decent future despite the BS out there happening now

thank you all very much eh

cheers

jack

Please Jack, call me Bob.

artabr · 02-14-2010, 05:29 PM

Does this mean a lot of us will become bottom dwellers now?

Art

TheGunClinger · 02-14-2010, 06:29 PM

Whats the big deal about having to scroll down to the bottom page to view and post on Off Topic? I do alot of scrolling up and down on this site.

jack404 · 02-14-2010, 06:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bobitis

Please Jack, call me Bob.

OK!!! Bob it is ...

Quote:

Originally Posted by artabr

Does this mean a lot of us will become bottom dwellers now?

well i've had friends in low places most of my life so it is probably a step up for me

glocknut · 02-14-2010, 07:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SouthernMoss

Now, where is Shooter45 with his android voice to say "Phase Two Complete."

Android voice?? I thought he sounded more like a haggard and drunk sailor....

PHASE 3 PRUNING PROBLEM MEMBERS.....

Well, chow y'all... that sounds like my ride....

mike
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jacksonco · 02-14-2010, 07:16 PM

The changes were needed and I am happy to see them. I support the Administrator and Moderators 100% for the effort to return this place to its former glory.

JLA · 02-15-2010, 10:16 AM

It seems weve been put out to pasture

AL MOUNT · 02-15-2010, 10:24 AM

I never sit in one forum, I always hit new posts.

I try to be careful when I do post,
using mainly the pump hse or politically incorrect forum...

any problems with my method....

red14 · 02-15-2010, 10:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AL MOUNT

I never sit in one forum, I always hit new posts.

I try to be careful when I do post,
using mainly the pump hse or politically incorrect forum...

any problems with my method....

Yeah, me too. Cruise new posts, then back to my favs. Then, look for people of a like mind.

JLA · 02-15-2010, 11:18 AM

I just noticed all the forums that are designed to help people are concentrated toward the top. That will make it easier for me to cruise the helper forums before getting caught up in the BS...

coreyacp · 02-15-2010, 11:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by red14

Yeah, me too. Cruise new posts, then back to my favs. Then, look for people of a like mind.

Yeah i do the same lol

45nut · 02-16-2010, 07:16 AM

Personally, I'm thankful we have a home away from home and where or what this individual forum is located or called is irrelevant. The point is, it was renamed and relocated at the owners discretion.

I'm sorry to hear some folks left, but nothing ever remains the same. Stuff happens and we adjust.

I see this move of GD & Politically Incorrect and renaming the same way a grocery store puts milk and eggs in the back of the store, in order to make you walk past all the other stuff to get to the good stuff!!

red14 · 02-16-2010, 08:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 45nut

Personally, I'm thankful we have a home away from home and where or what this individual forum is located or called is irrelevant. The point is, it was renamed and relocated at the owners discretion.

I'm sorry to hear some folks left, but nothing ever remains the same. Stuff happens and we adjust.

I see this move of GD & Politically Incorrect and renaming the same way a grocery store puts milk and eggs in the back of the store, in order to make you walk past all the other stuff to get to the good stuff!!

That's a good way to look at it. I'll be here unless they run me off.

bambihunter · 02-18-2010, 10:39 AM

It is your site, so obviously do with it what you'd like. If we don't like it we don't have to come back.
However, logically, the most used areas should be the most in the most handy places. It is like my wife putting our trashcan for the kitchen in the garage. After a week of setting off our alarm, or me just leaving the trash on the counter the bin came back into the kitchen where it belonged. My point that the most used items of anything (car, house, website, etc) should be the handiest.

pinecone70 · 02-18-2010, 10:47 AM

I've gotten into the habit of clicking on 'New Posts' in the center of the top of the page. I don't much care where each category is located on the main page, and that way I can see what's going on right away in every category.

red14 · 02-18-2010, 11:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pinecone70

I've gotten into the habit of clicking on 'New Posts' in the center of the top of the page. I don't much care where each category is located on the main page, and that way I can see what's going on right away in every category.

That is what I do. Saves time.

BETH · 02-18-2010, 08:16 PM

no problem-thanks for letting us know

jacksonco · 02-18-2010, 09:21 PM

Is this the change Obama promised us? (being a little sarcastic here)

Insulation Tim · 02-18-2010, 09:44 PM

I'm in. Tired of the inaneness at times

02-14-2010, 04:02 PM	#1
SouthernMoss Admin Tech Staff Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: SW MS Contributor Posts: 10,651	Forum Changes - Phase Two You will notice that the Off Topic Forum (formerly General Discussion) is now near the bottom of the forum list. Before everyone starts panicking and reading all kinds of things into it, let me explain why. There are some forums that permit off-topic discussions, and some that don’t. Of those that do, many have the off-topic forum near the bottom of the forum list. We have determined that this is probably a good thing to do. We are, after all, a forum dedicated to firearms. To say that we are TheFirearmsForum, and then have at the top of the list a forum that, for the most part, has absolutely nothing to do with firearms, can be confusing to a new visitor. We want the gun forums listed first so that people who come to us looking for information can find it. Those of us who frequent the Off Topic forum will soon get used to finding it wherever it may be in the list. We are also moving the Fire For Effect Forum for the same reason. Now, where is Shooter45 with his android voice to say "Phase Two Complete." __________________ My Second protects your First "I declare to you that woman must not depend upon the protection of man, but must be taught to protect herself, and there I take my stand." - Susan B Anthony -->

02-14-2010, 04:10 PM	#2
red14 Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N FLA Posts: 3,915	Re: Forum Changes - Phase Two Are there many more changes? My fingernails are starting to become brittle. Heh heh heh. __________________ I never argue, I state my opinion, and support my position.

02-14-2010, 04:44 PM	#4
Bobitis Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 6,612	Re: Forum Changes - Phase Two I can scroll. One of the few things I can.... __________________ ^.^ A point in every direction is the same as having no point at all

02-14-2010, 04:48 PM	#5
Popeye V.I.P. Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Sacramento area, CA Posts: 319	Re: Forum Changes - Phase Two No problems here __________________ We, as a nation, have become fatified, lazified and stupefied.

02-14-2010, 04:57 PM	#6
jack404 Former Guest Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Australia Contributor Posts: 17,622	Re: Forum Changes - Phase Two Bobitis i'm the same i'm happy to have a place to discuss things connected to our hobby and those issues not so related. future weapons , freedom, simple living stuff, even vehicle repairs and household questions this has got to be one of the more open and tolerant forums i've ever been on and am greatfull to the op's and admins /owners etc and cheers to Bobitis for the invite eh if i may add its also one of the more "aware" groups of people i've run across, and has greatly improved my feelings of hope for a decent future despite the BS out there happening now thank you all very much eh cheers jack

02-14-2010, 05:29 PM	#8
artabr Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: New Iberia, Louisiana Contributor Posts: 7,859	Re: Forum Changes - Phase Two Does this mean a lot of us will become bottom dwellers now? Art __________________ God and the soldier we like adore, In times of trouble, not before. When troubles ended and all things righted, God is forgotten and the soldier is slighted. Francis Quarles 1592 - 1644 __________________ When asked for my race, I answer CauCajun. Hope is not a plan, and not all change is good. The resistance is here; the resistance is now. RESIST! These hands are neither cold nor are they dead!!

02-14-2010, 06:29 PM	#9
TheGunClinger Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: SW Florida Contributor Posts: 2,386	Re: Forum Changes - Phase Two Whats the big deal about having to scroll down to the bottom page to view and post on Off Topic? I do alot of scrolling up and down on this site. __________________ New England Patriots Rule Next year.

02-14-2010, 07:16 PM	#12
jacksonco Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Jackson County West Virginia Posts: 2,237	Re: Forum Changes - Phase Two The changes were needed and I am happy to see them. I support the Administrator and Moderators 100% for the effort to return this place to its former glory.

02-15-2010, 10:16 AM	#13
JLA TFF Moderator/Host Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Heart Of Texas Contributor Posts: 17,328	Re: Forum Changes - Phase Two It seems weve been put out to pasture __________________ It takes 43 muscles to frown, 17 to smile, and 3 for proper trigger squeeze. The latest caliber or gear is no substitute for experience and skill. Rifles and cartridges don't make hits -- shooters do. Fact of life: After Monday and Tuesday, even the calendar says WTF!

02-15-2010, 10:24 AM	#14
AL MOUNT Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Cleaning my Thompson in The Foothills of the Ozark Mountains Posts: 3,111	Re: Forum Changes - Phase Two I never sit in one forum, I always hit new posts. I try to be careful when I do post, using mainly the pump hse or politically incorrect forum... any problems with my method.... __________________ 501st Parachute Infantry Regiment 101st Airborne Division Vietnam 67-68

02-15-2010, 11:18 AM	#16
JLA TFF Moderator/Host Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Heart Of Texas Contributor Posts: 17,328	Re: Forum Changes - Phase Two I just noticed all the forums that are designed to help people are concentrated toward the top. That will make it easier for me to cruise the helper forums before getting caught up in the BS... __________________ It takes 43 muscles to frown, 17 to smile, and 3 for proper trigger squeeze. The latest caliber or gear is no substitute for experience and skill. Rifles and cartridges don't make hits -- shooters do. Fact of life: After Monday and Tuesday, even the calendar says WTF!

02-16-2010, 07:16 AM	#18
45nut Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 3,428	Re: Forum Changes - Phase Two Personally, I'm thankful we have a home away from home and where or what this individual forum is located or called is irrelevant. The point is, it was renamed and relocated at the owners discretion. I'm sorry to hear some folks left, but nothing ever remains the same. Stuff happens and we adjust. I see this move of GD & Politically Incorrect and renaming the same way a grocery store puts milk and eggs in the back of the store, in order to make you walk past all the other stuff to get to the good stuff!! __________________ A gun is a tool, Marian; no better or no worse than any other tool: an axe, a shovel or anything. A gun is as good or as bad as the man using it. Remember that. Shane Nemo me impune lacesset We recall the case of the Shoshone war band which showed up complete with one 30-30 rifle per man the week after Pearl Harbor, and simply wanted to have the enemy pointed out to them. "We hear there's a war going on and we want to go fight it." Jeff Cooper *KCCO*

02-18-2010, 10:39 AM	#20
bambihunter V.I.P. Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Oklahoma City, OK Posts: 197	Re: Forum Changes - Phase Two It is your site, so obviously do with it what you'd like. If we don't like it we don't have to come back. However, logically, the most used areas should be the most in the most handy places. It is like my wife putting our trashcan for the kitchen in the garage. After a week of setting off our alarm, or me just leaving the trash on the counter the bin came back into the kitchen where it belonged. My point that the most used items of anything (car, house, website, etc) should be the handiest.

02-18-2010, 10:47 AM	#21
pinecone70 Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Minnesota Gal! Posts: 4,730	Re: Forum Changes - Phase Two I've gotten into the habit of clicking on 'New Posts' in the center of the top of the page. I don't much care where each category is located on the main page, and that way I can see what's going on right away in every category. __________________ _____________________________________________ "Miss Scarlet, in the library...with a revolver...."

02-18-2010, 08:16 PM	#23
BETH Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: naugatuck,Ct. Contributor Posts: 6,676	Re: Forum Changes - Phase Two no problem-thanks for letting us know

02-18-2010, 09:21 PM	#24
jacksonco Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Jackson County West Virginia Posts: 2,237	Re: Forum Changes - Phase Two Is this the change Obama promised us? (being a little sarcastic here)

02-18-2010, 09:44 PM	#25
Insulation Tim Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Ohio Contributor Posts: 2,304	Re: Forum Changes - Phase Two I'm in. Tired of the inaneness at times __________________ Tim *"Remember the Ark was built by amateurs....Professionals built the Titanic"*