In part I echo Boats' "If I don't have anything good to say, I don't say anything at all."
I am really torn over this. Free speech (also responsible speech) is critical.
Further I like many others look for advice and experience on various gun issues to include both sellers and gunsmiths.
Years back there was a shop in Florida promising rebarrelling at great prices and it turned out not to be giving any kind of acceptable service. I am glad someone posted on them as it saved me from making a big mistake with a 20ga LC Smith 5E.
I do not like to speak unfairly of people or trash them personally. I work very hard to control my emotions in posting. Yet still if a service is not satisfactorily provided I believe any member with fairness should be able to post.
Recently a posting about a gunsmith shop was made that showed amongst some things horrible checkering. It concerned me in two ways. First I have had a couple of successful experiences at that shop and from both the current and former owner. Second I have a gun there now and checkering is part of the project on a butt transplant. While it gave me pause, I will wait and see how it works out and if good I will give fair credit.
The rule should be simple; be prepared to honestly and unemotionally support your points before you post and especially if going negative, pause a bit, organize your points and the support for them, then post with both good thought and supported by simple facts. Always endevour to be professional (gentlemanly).
A difference between humans and animals is the ability to control emotion and use reason. While we are all capable of it, we tend not to more often than not.
Last edited by old colonel; 02/29/16 12:24 PM.
