Message to Members about Demands...

[mongo chicago]

Forums are NOT the proper place to run a place of business, which I suspect that is what the people complaining about the classifieds are doing. I feel it should be for members that want to sell their personal items. Just my two cents.

 

[ebb]

Keep doing what you are doing, and thanks for doing it. Maybe selling the rights to the ban button would be a way to fund the site? I am sure I know a few that would pay big bucks to ban me.

 

[dickn52]

One fellow said I had “a lot of gall” to have limits on the number of free classifieds. I responded that Silver level is just $20 per year or thirty-eight cents per week. He answered “why should I pay a penny for what i can do [i.e. selling] on other forums for free?!” I then said “Fine, since you ascribe no value to this Forum, I will just terminate your account.” He then texted — “You can’t do that, it’s not fair! It’s discrimination!”

I smiled as I selected “BAN member” and clicked on “forever”.

Banning guys like that is actually one of the few truly satisfying things I get to do...

Sometimes it's good to be King.

 

[Ccrider]

Forum Boss,
I'm afraid it is a sign of the times. I am truly, and I mean TRULY appalled that some have the absolute gall to act this way, but appears there are more and more expecting to be waited on hand and foot, no, not expecting, but demanding. It sort of reflects the sorry state of affairs some thing have lead to.

My Best Personal Regards,
Robert
And yes, you have deleted a few of my threads but I don't take it personal.

One fellow said I had “a lot of gall” to have limits on the number of free classifieds. I responded that Silver level is just $20 per year or thirty-eight cents per week. He answered “why should I pay a penny for what i can do [i.e. selling] on other forums for free?!” I then said “Fine, since you ascribe no value to this Forum, I will just terminate your account.” He then texted — “You can’t do that, it’s not fair! It’s discrimination!”

I smiled as I selected “BAN member” and clicked on “forever”.

Banning guys like that is actually one of the few truly satisfying things I get to do...

Cheers. And thanks. LMAO.

 

[KenOath]

In recent days I've been receiving a barrage of emails and PMs demanding I immediately perform some task. Requests to have more free classifieds because guys have reached their limit. Some guys want me to resize their photos, or tell them how to install software. One guy even wanted me to work up a load for him on Quickload. Of course 95% of these individuals expect I should do this stuff immediately... and for free.

I just want to explain something... In addition to moderating the Forum, and vetting all new members, and answering emails, and trying to answer questions, I write the stories. Lots of stories. Individually, I produce more stories every month than two NRA magazines do with squads of writers and multiple editors. All while moderating a Forum with 45,000 members.

I have released 9988 Daily Bulletin stories, and nearly 600 long-format stories in the main site. I work on stories EVERY DAY of the Year. Yes even on Holidays. I haven't had a true vacation (where I don't work at least 4 hours/day on the site) since April 2016.

Here is an example of what I do.

BEFORE (A one-line Facebook post):

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AFTER (a complete story: http://bulletin.accurateshooter.com/2019/03/red-hot-savage-stealth-putting-the-bling-in-tactical/ )

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To create this story took work. I ran down the specs, I confirmed components with the owner, I tracked down the aftermarket XLR Buttstock, I found a video, and I edited the photos. This story went pretty fast, but some can take 5 or 6 hours.

Please understand this when you send PMs or emails demanding immediate assistance.

I honestly don't think many gun-writers could put that story together as fast as I did. And I know none of them are also running a Forum with 45,000 members.

I work on the site over 3000 hours per year. Time is precious. Please keep that in mind.

Your efforts are very much appreciated by many on here, I hope you get some satisfaction and for the most part enjoy what you do on this site..

 

[CT10ring]

I'm sure all of us here on your forum appreciate the learning, technical prowess offered, contacts, load data, conversations, buying/selling, with an aim for honesty, sharing, and ability to communicate w / like minded souls, w you as a backstop. Grateful! I stumbled on 6mmBR years back, maybe 12 yrs ago? There are many learning + contributing here. 45,000 members. that's just amazing. Thank you.

 

[joshb]

Sorry you have to deal with jerks. I make sure I’m not one of them. Thanks for running a great site!

 

[PatMiles]

THANKS FOR ALL YOU DO BOSS!!!

 

[CT10ring]

In recent days I've been receiving a barrage of emails and PMs demanding I immediately perform some task. Requests to have more free classifieds because guys have reached their limit. Some guys want me to resize their photos, or tell them how to install software. One guy even wanted me to work up a load for him on Quickload. Of course 95% of these individuals expect I should do this stuff immediately... and for free.

I just want to explain something... In addition to moderating the Forum, and vetting all new members, and answering emails, and trying to answer questions, I write the stories. Lots of stories. Individually, I produce more stories every month than two NRA magazines do with squads of writers and multiple editors. All while moderating a Forum with 45,000 members.

I have released 9988 Daily Bulletin stories, and nearly 600 long-format stories in the main site. I work on stories EVERY DAY of the Year. Yes even on Holidays. I haven't had a true vacation (where I don't work at least 4 hours/day on the site) since April 2016.

Here is an example of what I do.

BEFORE (A one-line Facebook post):

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AFTER (a complete story: http://bulletin.accurateshooter.com/2019/03/red-hot-savage-stealth-putting-the-bling-in-tactical/ )

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To create this story took work. I ran down the specs, I confirmed components with the owner, I tracked down the aftermarket XLR Buttstock, I found a video, and I edited the photos. This story went pretty fast, but some can take 5 or 6 hours.

Please understand this when you send PMs or emails demanding immediate assistance.

I honestly don't think many gun-writers could put that story together as fast as I did. And I know none of them are also running a Forum with 45,000 members.

I work on the site over 3000 hours per year. Time is precious. Please keep that in mind.

explaining. not complaining. noted!!! freaking amazing.

 

[retiredpm]

Thanks for doing a great job

 

[Ken]

Give them Heck from all of us.
Thanks--my favorite site.

 

[muleman69]

Thank you for the nice site, The whining sounds like something a lefty would do. Want there cake and eat it to.

 

[mac86951]

Kudos Boss. Not sure how you do this and hot the range. Inspiration to us all.

(Or do you have the laptop on the shooting bench?)

 

[F Class John]

Forum Boss and I talked almost every week and he’s an amazing wealth of information and kindness and only wants what’s best for this site, it’s members and the shooting sports in general. It’s never about him. I’m always in awe of how he does it all and how easy he makes it look.

 

[areaone]

I have been a member for a number of years, learned a tremendous amount of knowledge on numerous subjects and dealt with some of the nicest , most trusting individuals ever. Thanks for it all and your efforts in running this site...greatly appreciated and get rid of the whiners and give me something for nothing members.

 

[outasite`08]

One fellow said I had “a lot of gall” to have limits on the number of free classifieds. I responded that Silver level is just $20 per year or thirty-eight cents per week. He answered “why should I pay a penny for what i can do [i.e. selling] on other forums for free?!” I then said “Fine, since you ascribe no value to this Forum, I will just terminate your account.” He then texted — “You can’t do that, it’s not fair! It’s discrimination!”

I smiled as I selected “BAN member” and clicked on “forever”.

Banning guys like that is actually one of the few truly satisfying things I get to do...

I think you could sell those Ban Forever buttons.Might come in handy on a lot of sites. Thanks for what you do. I appreciate your effort more then my words can describe. But I demand you take some time for yourself, a little R&R is always a way to renew your energy. Thanks again ,,Jeff

 

[Al Lu]

Thank you for your great service Boss!!! In this age of amazon prime where everyone expect things instantly, please do not kowtow yourself to such selfish, small brain individuals. Like our past Teddy Bear president, do not be afraid use the BIG stick and speak softly, as the buck stop with you.

 

[6fatrat]

Please don't put up with that crap , get them off the site for good.
The words thank you for all you do are totally inadequate.
Steve Bair

 

[geraldgee]

Thank you for all you do and the great job while doing it

 

[Papa Charlie]

I join with the rest of the members here in saying that I very much appreciate the forum that you created for us to enjoy. Thank you!

I am sorry that there are those that don't appreciate the amount of effort required to maintain such a site. I am appalled by individuals that would demand anything, no doubt you get this more from those who pay absolutely nothing. Seems like the Snowflakes have infiltrated our site and demanding their freebees just like in the real world.

Again, thank you for all you do for us and for this site.

Regards,
Patrick