The race to 50, who will it be today and what do they want

[Gluemanz28]

And he is back to zero.

I can remember this happening to a guy back in March of 2013. The smell of victory was so close, then wham bam thank you ma'am and somebody was back to zero

 

[actaeon277]

And he is back to zero.

I can remember this happening to a guy back in March of 2013. The smell of victory was so close, then wham bam thank you mam and somebody was back to zero

Worried? You have like, 44 quality posts?

 

[pudly]

I kept looking through the last few pages to see if I was mentioned. I wasn't really racing to 50, but I had a couple PMs that I couldn't respond to until I got there.

No way you would be mentioned except maybe as a joke. You were fully participating and did get to 50 pretty quickly, but it was the right way. You are contributing to INGOs content. The runners are characterized by posting a series (usually very quickly) of junk posts that others have to wade past to read something useful. They are interested in taking only and not contributing.

 

[=Josh=]

No way you would be mentioned except maybe as a joke. You were fully participating and did get to 50 pretty quickly, but it was the right way. You are contributing to INGOs content. The runners are characterized by posting a series (usually very quickly) of junk posts that others have to wade past to read something useful. They are interested in taking only and not contributing.

After seeing this thread, I'm certainly glad it was perceived that way as it truly was my intent. As I have virtually zero experience with a firearm, I'm afraid there isn't much that I can contribute to a relevant topic. But, I'm here to learn more about them and gain some insight from those have experience. After I figure out what handgun I'm most comfortable with, I'm sure I'll be looking for more advice and maybe even a good deal.

 

[Bigtanker]

Is there anyway the Mods could compile a list of all the runners they have whacked? Then post is in the classifieds somewhere.

I'd love to see how many runs have been thwarted.

 

[Gluemanz28]

Worried? You have like, 44 quality posts?

I knew I liked you for some reason because I didn't think I had more than....... well none.

 

[Bigtanker]

......., I'm afraid there isn't much that I can contribute to a relevant topic..............

That doesn't stop us!


Every once in awhile, we get a good noobie the comes along and really wants to learn something. That is where this forum excels. Welcome again.

 

[JettaKnight]

I kept looking through the last few pages to see if I was mentioned. I wasn't really racing to 50, but I had a couple PMs that I couldn't respond to until I got there.

Oh, we were watching.

But, we're also pretty good at knowing who wants to participate long-term.

 

[pudly]

After seeing this thread, I'm certainly glad it was perceived that way as it truly was my intent. As I have virtually zero experience with a firearm, I'm afraid there isn't much that I can contribute to a relevant topic. But, I'm here to learn more about them and gain some insight from those have experience. After I figure out what handgun I'm most comfortable with, I'm sure I'll be looking for more advice and maybe even a good deal.

Being a gun newbie is perfectly fine. Questions are just as valid as answers. The Uber thread was quite interesting as it presented a unique situation for us to chat through. When most of us ride in cars, we aren't normally worried about having a potential attacker sitting directly behind us. Made for an interesting discussion on how best to handle it.

Creating a track record on INGO allows buyers/sellers to evaluate you before a transaction. Many will not buy/sell to flippers (those who made 50 and then forever disappear into the classifieds) or who appear pretty shady from their posts. That evaluation plus the Ebay-style feedback score allows you to form a reputation in a way that some free gun sale sites don't and makes INGO transactions much less likely to turn out badly. That is the real secret to why many INGOers favor this site to buy/sell guns.

 

[BugI02]

Cool what, exactly? What rule(s) am I breaking?

These will do for starters:

General Forum Rules

1) INGunOwners.com is viewed by thousands of people a day (not all of them gun owners or even gun friendly) As a public board we must make a good impression to those who view our community and represent Hoosier Gun Owners in the best possible light. INGO is a family friendly site and material posted must remain G-rated. Spamming, trolling, flaming or other personal attacks will not be tolerated.

2) Language that would be inappropriate in the polite company of strangers is unwelcome here. Posts which are indecipherable due to the inability to translate thoughts into coherent written statements will be deleted without explanation.

3) Avatars and Signatures are allowed but must be G-rated. Signature size must be appropriate and not distract from the flow of threads.

4) As we can never convey a philosophy through a few rules, we reserve the right, in our sole discretion, to edit or delete posts and/or to revoke Membership. No Second Chances; No Argument; No Trial; No Way. At best you will receive one warning via PM (Private Message).

 

[historian]

I don't remember you being mentioned.
You participated in conversations.

Runners will generally jump into a conversation, or resurrect an old thread and say something like, "I agree".
Once in a while, that's not bad.
But when you have 50 posts that say that.....

I agree.

 

[historian]

I kept looking through the last few pages to see if I was mentioned. I wasn't really racing to 50, but I had a couple PMs that I couldn't respond to until I got there.

No. You aren't a runner. And I was a noob when I started here. These are some great guys (except for CM, he doesn't deliver on the cheeseburgers or banning mbills). I keep learning and these guys keep giving me good info. When I get enough coin saved and start my AR build, I fully expect to pick many a brain on here.

 

[BugI02]

Nope.





The ZenMaster's name was ironic, huh?

I must wish him etsaman, which is nameste reversed as I saw none ​of the Buddha in him. The bitterness is strong in that one.

 

[BugI02]

Being a gun newbie is perfectly fine. Questions are just as valid as answers. The Uber thread was quite interesting as it presented a unique situation for us to chat through. When most of us ride in cars, we aren't normally worried about having a potential attacker sitting directly behind us. Made for an interesting discussion on how best to handle it.

Creating a track record on INGO allows buyers/sellers to evaluate you before a transaction. Many will not buy/sell to flippers (those who made 50 and then forever disappear into the classifieds) or who appear pretty shady from their posts. That evaluation plus the Ebay-style feedback score allows you to form a reputation in a way that some free gun sale sites don't and makes INGO transactions much less likely to turn out badly. That is the real secret to why many INGOers favor this site to buy/sell guns.

I thought it was to make sure your baby goes to a good home.

 

[BugI02]

I'm a bit curious about this, as well. A way-too-familiar, holier-than-thou attitude.....

​Zoub?

 

[churchmouse]

These will do for starters:

General Forum Rules

1) INGunOwners.com is viewed by thousands of people a day (not all of them gun owners or even gun friendly) As a public board we must make a good impression to those who view our community and represent Hoosier Gun Owners in the best possible light. INGO is a family friendly site and material posted must remain G-rated. Spamming, trolling, flaming or other personal attacks will not be tolerated.

2) Language that would be inappropriate in the polite company of strangers is unwelcome here. Posts which are indecipherable due to the inability to translate thoughts into coherent written statements will be deleted without explanation.

3) Avatars and Signatures are allowed but must be G-rated. Signature size must be appropriate and not distract from the flow of threads.

4) As we can never convey a philosophy through a few rules, we reserve the right, in our sole discretion, to edit or delete posts and/or to revoke Membership. No Second Chances; No Argument; No Trial; No Way. At best you will receive one warning via PM (Private Message).

#4 is a good one. I like #4.

 

[BogWalker]

Is it okay to laugh about zen being gone?

Eh, I'm just going to go ahead and laugh.

 

[churchmouse]

Is it okay to laugh about zen being gone?

Eh, I'm just going to go ahead and laugh.

It was apparent from his 1st post that he was the smartest guy in the room.

 

[historian]

It was apparent from his 1st post that he was the smartest guy in the room.

And therefore more morally superior to us all.

He proved to me on Saturday that this was all a joke to him anyways. That is when I quit caring about him.

 

[VUPDblue]

he showed his ass in a holier-than-thou PM to another mod in an unrelated exchange. it was clear to me then that he wouldn't last long