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shakran · 08-08-2003, 05:00 AM

The "rules of the game" thread says:

"Civil discussion of weapon related controversial topics is also welcome."

yet when those controversial topics are raised they're immediately moved to the politics forum. Why?

Peetster · 08-08-2003, 05:13 AM

Because gun control is a political issue. We changed our minds.

Slims · 08-08-2003, 03:13 PM

Yeah, but 'why carry' is a personal issue that gun owners need to discuss in order to make an informed decision about whether/when to carry. If politics pokes it's head into the issue, it's just because it's an explosive subject.

---Also, I only posted to it because I thought I was posting in a pro-gun forum, rather than announcing the fact that I carry concealed to everyone on tfp.

shakran · 08-08-2003, 03:43 PM

The problem with discussing weaponry issues amongst non-weapon-knowledgeable people is that you get a lot of uninformed opinions that ruin a good discussion. I just don't see where the problem is if we have a reasoned and mature discussion/debate about weaponry issues. After all, I've seen some "political" topics in other forums here that have not been moved - - - old drivers in the motors forum, etc. . . .What's the difference?

MSD · 08-08-2003, 09:37 PM

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Originally posted by shakran
After all, I've seen some "political" topics in other forums here that have not been moved - - - old drivers in the motors forum, etc. . . .What's the difference?

Any time people start discussing the politics of guns, even if it's intended to be civil, it ends up as a heated debate or on the verge of a flamewar. This board is dedicated to weapon enthusiasts and people who want to learn more about the topic. A debate on elderly drivers can consume a post, but a debate on gun rights can and will consume this entire forum.

08-08-2003, 05:00 AM	#1 (permalink)
shakran Tone.	I'm confused. The "rules of the game" thread says: "Civil discussion of weapon related controversial topics is also welcome." yet when those controversial topics are raised they're immediately moved to the politics forum. Why?

08-08-2003, 03:13 PM	#3 (permalink)
Slims Eccentric insomniac Location: North Carolina	Yeah, but 'why carry' is a personal issue that gun owners need to discuss in order to make an informed decision about whether/when to carry. If politics pokes it's head into the issue, it's just because it's an explosive subject. ---Also, I only posted to it because I thought I was posting in a pro-gun forum, rather than announcing the fact that I carry concealed to everyone on tfp. __________________ "Socialism is a philosophy of failure, the creed of ignorance, and the gospel of envy, its inherent virtue is the equal sharing of misery." - Winston Churchill "All men dream: but not equally. Those who dream by night in the dusty recesses of their minds wake in the day to find that it was vanity: but the dreamers of the day are dangerous men, for they may act out their dream with open eyes, to make it possible." Seven Pillars of Wisdom, T.E. Lawrence

08-08-2003, 05:13 AM	#2 (permalink)
Peetster Right Now Location: Home	Because gun control is a political issue. We changed our minds.

08-08-2003, 03:43 PM	#4 (permalink)
shakran Tone.	The problem with discussing weaponry issues amongst non-weapon-knowledgeable people is that you get a lot of uninformed opinions that ruin a good discussion. I just don't see where the problem is if we have a reasoned and mature discussion/debate about weaponry issues. After all, I've seen some "political" topics in other forums here that have not been moved - - - old drivers in the motors forum, etc. . . .What's the difference?