Page 16 of 17 FirstFirst ... 614151617 LastLast
Results 151 to 160 of 163

Thread: KISS rifle Mandatory Upgrades/Mods

  1. #151
    Join Date
    Aug 2007
    Posts
    297
    Feedback Score
    1 (75%)

    Thanks

    Quote Originally Posted by The_Katar View Post
    Sometimes some of the guys who have been around for a while and have seen the same questions get asked over and over again get frustrated when they come up. It's not an excuse, but it is an explanation.

    I won't tolerate dogpiles or bashing of new members who ask questions... but I also expect new members to read the stickied threads and to have somewhat thick skins.

    It's a two-way respect street and I watch out for it. We expect our senior members to act as mentors to our newer members. And we expect our inexperienced guys to pay close attention to the advice that is offered.

    Fair enough. I am more than willing to listen to good or sound advice. Guess one of my problems is I dont know who or what is good or sound advice :].

  2. #152
    Join Date
    May 2006
    Location
    VA/OH
    Posts
    29,630
    Feedback Score
    33 (100%)
    Quote Originally Posted by NightFighter View Post
    Fair enough. I am more than willing to listen to good or sound advice. Guess one of my problems is I dont know who or what is good or sound advice :].
    The people that have mod/staff/IP or SME next to their name are always good to listen to.



    C4

  3. #153
    Join Date
    Jul 2009
    Location
    LA - Lower Alabama
    Posts
    33
    Feedback Score
    0
    Quote Originally Posted by NightFighter View Post
    Guess one of my problems is I dont know who or what is good or sound advice :].
    That is a problem with all internet advice. Usually, you can get a good BS indicator light to come on in person but on the internet, it is hard to get a feel from the person answering your questions.
    Barry

  4. #154
    Join Date
    Oct 2008
    Posts
    2,419
    Feedback Score
    1 (100%)
    Quote Originally Posted by NightFighter View Post
    Dont think I am thinned skinned. Just dont understand why people who have much more experience than I do feel they need to bash me for asking what they consider is a stupid question. Sure there are things I might be able to find if I knew the right search parameters.
    The only time I have ever gotten bashed on this forum is in the General Discussions area when talking politics, which is to be expected. That aside I have found that most everyone on this forum is very amiable when it comes to questions about guns. Granted some people are quick to be abrupt, or gruff, but so what. The way I look at the gun info on this forum is that I am a guest in someone's shop, or classroom. I am among giants when I think of some of the people that have taken the time to write and answer my questions!!! And I have found that saying I am new always results in people helping me out politely. For example, I asked what an accurate site picture looked like using iron sites, and I got a very great set of responses. How much more newbie can you get???

    As for this thread, it's like the Energizer Bunny...

  5. #155
    Join Date
    Aug 2007
    Posts
    297
    Feedback Score
    1 (75%)
    Quote Originally Posted by C4IGrant View Post
    The people that have mod/staff/IP or SME next to their name are always good to listen to.



    C4

    Grant,

    That is what I needed to know for future reference. Once again you have come through with helpful information.

  6. #156
    Join Date
    Aug 2007
    Posts
    297
    Feedback Score
    1 (75%)
    Quote Originally Posted by dmcmanus View Post
    The only time I have ever gotten bashed on this forum is in the General Discussions area when talking politics, which is to be expected. That aside I have found that most everyone on this forum is very amiable when it comes to questions about guns. Granted some people are quick to be abrupt, or gruff, but so what. The way I look at the gun info on this forum is that I am a guest in someone's shop, or classroom. I am among giants when I think of some of the people that have taken the time to write and answer my questions!!! And I have found that saying I am new always results in people helping me out politely. For example, I asked what an accurate site picture looked like using iron sites, and I got a very great set of responses. How much more newbie can you get???

    As for this thread, it's like the Energizer Bunny...
    I guess one of my problems is that I never feel like I am among giants in any situation. I do feel that I am in a class room and that most people are trying to teach me the right way ( in there perspective) and I appreciate that information. I do know that much of the info I get on the internet has to be taken with a grain of salt. However, from my experience on this forum there are people who are willing to answer newbie questions with positive feed back even if they have been asked the same question over and over many times.

    I hope it doesnt sound like I am down on this forum? Because I am not, otherwise I wouldnt be here at this time. This forum has helped me a great deal and I will always adivse others to come here for help and information.

    With that being said I will stop hijacking this thread. And go back to reading the post in the forums and learning from the more experienced personnel.

  7. #157
    Join Date
    Dec 2007
    Location
    Alaska
    Posts
    7,905
    Feedback Score
    9 (100%)
    Quote Originally Posted by NightFighter View Post
    Fair enough. I am more than willing to listen to good or sound advice. Guess one of my problems is I dont know who or what is good or sound advice :].
    I look at the persons background that is posted in their profile. If they are a firearms trainer, industry professional or a fellow LEO then I give their words more weight. Others I give less weight to regardless of their status as a moderator or regular member.
    Pat
    Serving as a LEO since 1999.
    USPSA# A56876 A Class
    Firearms Instructor
    Armorer for AR15, 1911, Glocks and Remington 870 shotguns.

  8. #158
    Join Date
    Jan 2007
    Posts
    5,795
    Feedback Score
    0
    Quote Originally Posted by Alaskapopo View Post
    I look at the persons background that is posted in their profile. If they are a firearms trainer, industry professional or a fellow LEO then I give their words more weight. Others I give less weight to regardless of their status as a moderator or regular member.
    Pat
    Even then, the advice "may" have to be taken with a "grain of salt"...depending on the individual, but for the most part, they provide accurate, timely and relevant information, to include experienced civilian members, including LEOs.
    Last edited by RogerinTPA; 08-25-09 at 19:42. Reason: spelling
    For God and the soldier we adore, In time of danger, not before! The danger passed, and all things righted, God is forgotten and the soldier slighted." - Rudyard Kipling

  9. #159
    Join Date
    Dec 2007
    Location
    Alaska
    Posts
    7,905
    Feedback Score
    9 (100%)
    Quote Originally Posted by rharris2163 View Post
    Even then, the advice "may" have to be taken with a "grain of salt"...depending on the individual, but for the most part, they provide accurate, timely and relevant information.
    True. I also look at the trends in the advice I am getting. For example if 10 guys on a thread say one thing and 2 disagree. I give more weight to the majority.
    Pat
    Serving as a LEO since 1999.
    USPSA# A56876 A Class
    Firearms Instructor
    Armorer for AR15, 1911, Glocks and Remington 870 shotguns.

  10. #160
    Join Date
    Aug 2006
    Location
    VA
    Posts
    4,829
    Feedback Score
    3 (100%)
    Quote Originally Posted by NightFighter View Post
    Dont think I am thinned skinned. Just dont understand why people who have much more experience than I do feel they need to bash me for asking what they consider is a stupid question. Sure there are things I might be able to find if I knew the right search parameters. However, learning to search on a new site is difficult at times. Why not just tell me what parameters to use and not bash newbies. Yes I read the stickies at the start of a forum, but stickies dont answer all newbie questions. Like many post say each person is different and we have different questions.
    ...and that's 100% cool.

    Just take into account that sometimes there are some passionate disagreements on some questions...as you can see in this thread. The question itself can sometimes be a lightning rod moreso than the individual asking it.

    M4C is here to answer questions and help people find good information in the vast sea of bad info that surrounds us.

Page 16 of 17 FirstFirst ... 614151617 LastLast

Bookmarks

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
  •