Message to Members about Demands...

[pirate ammo]

all that starts well doe's not end well,,,time for another shot of tequila.

 

[300_whisper]

all that starts well doe's not end well,,,time for another shot of tequila.

Im deleting my posts. I had good intentions (yes, the road to hell), but not received how I was trying to convey them. My bad.

 

[pirate ammo]

I had good intentions (yes, the road to hell),

kind of like horseshoes and hand grenades, just get close.

 

[Sparky570]

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...

LMAO,,,I know its already been used but I think you should change your title to DARK HELMET

 

[Ed333]

Seems like we have a pandemic of over-developed Sense of Entitlement these days, like a new virus.

 

[ebb]

Delete all of the demands, take the day off and go shooting.

 

[JoeDuke]

Delete all of the demands, take the day off and go shooting.

plus one!

 

[urbanrifleman]

Your articles are gorgeous btw.

 

[boltman13]

I consider it a privalage to be allowed a forum for my musings and to learn so much from my fellow shooters. Boss, your efforts on our behalf are greatly appreciated.

 

[Big_Daddy]

I have said it before and I will say it again.....
Site Support should be required to SELL in the classifieds.

 

[NorCalMikie]

kind of like horseshoes and hand grenades, just get close.

You forgot A Bombs.

 

[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.

Hey, you do the work of 10 men. In more than a few disciplines. I've seen that firsthand. This is the best shooting forum, period. Thank you.

 

[Bill Norris]

I have said it before and I will say it again.....
Site Support should be required to SELL in the classifieds.

I support that statement as well.

 

[deadidarren]

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):

View attachment 1097753

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

View attachment 1097754

View attachment 1097749

View attachment 1097750

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.

Forum boss thanks for what you do and your stories always very informative the way I see it anybody sends you a message demanding anything I think a 3-month holiday would be in order just my opinion

 

[SBfan]

I can't begin to calculate the amount of knowledge I've gained from this forum. The members here have the willingness to answer questions and help other shooters improve. That attitude starts at the top and the Boss can take credit for it. I open this forum every day and always gain some useful information. Unfortunately there are some people that feel entitled and want special treatment in which case the Boss does the right thing by telling them to hit the road. Kudos to the Boss for maintaining a terrific web site. I will make one suggestion ... Boss, take a vacation. It's overdue and well deserved.

 

[Bill K]

First and foremost, A big Thank You Boss for all you do to keep this site up and running.
Second, love the way you handled and selected Ban Member. Maybe more need the same treatment. Just a thought. This is one great site and you do a tremendous job for the members that appreaciate the time and effort you put in.

 

[FNSafari]

Boss,
Just like being a shoot match director or trying to keep the club grounds clean and neat for shooters. I can count on two hands with fingers (yes plural) left over the number who rise to the occasion and help. Undoubtedly they are NOT your complainers!

 

[msilbernagel]

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):

View attachment 1097753

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

View attachment 1097754

View attachment 1097749

View attachment 1097750

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.

Thank you. This is my favorite site and I know there's a lot of hard work behind the 'why'.

 

[ebb]

when the demands start give them this

 

[ragsflh]

thanks for all the work you do