tenx wrote on Aug 14^th, 2011 at 8:20am:


Sorry about that, I meant J Louis. But my remarks were part tongue in cheek, hence the smiley. 
But I really do believe that in his request for only wanting input from such a narrow cross section of the forum he is off track completely. Having been on the previous forums as an observer and occasional poster I know the history that lead to this forum being introduced. I do not however think that the future of this forum should be determined by ANY small group of individuals. This is a great forum, and as such it's evolved and in my opinion represents all the aspects of single shot rifles. It should not become an elitist group that runs off those who enjoy other parts of single shot collecting, buying, selling, or just socializing about single shot rifles.

John, 

I believe that 5 days have elapsed since I started this thread. 

How much more time do you feel you will require before you will be able to address the questions I asked, in response to the issues that you originally raised? 

BP

Thanks J Louis.
My only hope is that this whole topic can be addressed in a civil fashion, and my only fear is it may cause a rift no matter how it's done. 
I hope that my attempt to lighten the serious nature of the topic would make some people smile or relax a little. We can still have fun here.
All I remember thinking back in those days was, "This will really be fun having a dedicated single shot rifle forum."

I just hope that the "others" John is hoping to receive some input from are still able to respire. 
If not, it could be a very long wait indeed! 

And to avoid any confusion, the preceding sentences are intended in a strictly lighthearted manner!
         

John, 

A two part PM has been sent to you. 

I will be happy to forward the two part PM to any ASSRA Board member for their review at either your request or theirs, as the case may be.

I'm afraid I must disagree with my fellow countryman Fred Boulton, but only in that I consider this Forum the very best there is. In the last few years I have made several good friends on here, many of whom I communicate with outside of this Forum, I have sought and received some good advice here and in my turn I hope that I have been able to help others. 

I see no reason to change a thing, you can never please everyone all the time, but you sure as night follows day, your doing very well if you can please the great majority, and that is what this forum appears to do.

Harry

BP wrote on Aug 14^th, 2011 at 2:21pm:



BP,
Every one that has responded so far don't seem to have a problem with the way it is, in fact J.Louis is the only one that commented on it not being the way it should be. And it may be a long time before "others" have anything to say about the way it is.

I quit this forum and the ASSRA about six months ago because of members that think it's their way or no way, came back not long ago and see that not much has changed, seems that ASSRA will always have their J.Louis and C M M guys.

Don't know why they don't just stay out of the G D section or any of the other sections they don't like and stop trying to push their ideas on others that have different single shot interest than they do. 

J. Louis,
Your a "free" man, you don't have to go to those other sections, are you forgetting that there are others on this site that don't have the same interest you do, we don't complain about you writing about your interest, and moat reading your stuff respect it,  please respect ours. 

Being that it's taking so long for a response from the old guard It may be that the old guard is gone and the good old boys club has changed. You and very few others may be the only ones left. Times are always changing and I really think that ASSRA and it's web site has room for everyone, it's not just for guys that have your interest.
  S T.