Kes Posted October 19, 2014 Report Share Posted October 19, 2014 Looks like it's time for another reminder...This site is meant to be for the benefit of the " " community as a whole, not the personal play thing for a vocal few and it's a massive shame when all the good things members do on here (acts of generosity, sharing of knowledge from a vast pool of experience etc, and all for free) get overshadowed by a few anonymous egos with chips on their shoulders and who invariably give nothing back.Using the site to pursue personal vendettas, stirring up trouble seemingly for one's own amusement and relentless general unpleasantness is unnecessary, it spoils the site for the majority and it won't be tolerated. Accounts being used for this purpose will be suspended.If you find yourself getting into arguments with just about everyone, being the centre of all the "popcorn" icon type threads, or attracting more than your fair share of reported posts then please think about taking it down a notch because you'll be on the radar.That aside, thank you to the vast majority of members. The ones helping other members new to " ", giving up their time for free, donating equipment, raising money for charity, supporting the site financially both as Trade Members or Supporters and who participate on here with good spirit and without a hint of conflict or controversy. You are the ones who really make this site I am not coming back for a while - this sentiment posted from a 'sister' site does explain why. My sympathies to those who have been trying and to those who are noticeably more absent recently. Kes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bullet1747 Posted October 19, 2014 Report Share Posted October 19, 2014 Some truth there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
figgy Posted October 19, 2014 Report Share Posted October 19, 2014 Bye come back soon. You'll forget about all the fools after a couple of weeks. Figgy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fisheruk Posted October 19, 2014 Report Share Posted October 19, 2014 What's that all about? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poontang Posted October 19, 2014 Report Share Posted October 19, 2014 Good grief. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thunderbird Posted October 19, 2014 Report Share Posted October 19, 2014 He'll be back. It's only people who show off bad tattoos that stay away for good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rimfire4969 Posted October 19, 2014 Report Share Posted October 19, 2014 Sunday morning hangover = bad mood. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kdubya Posted October 19, 2014 Report Share Posted October 19, 2014 (edited) What's that all about? probably due to do the demeaning and unnecessary replies he received in another thread one from a particularly bumptious know it all "expert" and the other from a mod who should have known better than to personalise his remarks stick with it KES we may not always agree, but we need people like you who are not afraid to say it as you see it KW Edited October 19, 2014 by kdubya Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sako751sg Posted October 19, 2014 Report Share Posted October 19, 2014 probably due to do the demeaning and unnecessary replies he received in another thread one from a particularly bumptious know it all "expert" and the other from a mod who should have known better than to personalise his remarks stick with it KES we may not always agree, but we need people like you who are not afraid to say it as you see it KW Which thread fella?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kdubya Posted October 19, 2014 Report Share Posted October 19, 2014 Which thread fella?? the thread on unannounced police visits in general shooting matters ( now closed) KW Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sako751sg Posted October 19, 2014 Report Share Posted October 19, 2014 the thread on unannounced police visits in general shooting matters ( now closed) KW Didnt visit,will now,cheers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ack-ack Posted October 19, 2014 Report Share Posted October 19, 2014 Don't go Kes, nobody else appreciates my Fat Balls gag (which incidentally is due for its annual run out soon / when the weather cools a bit) :-( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ditchman Posted October 19, 2014 Report Share Posted October 19, 2014 What's that all about? What's that all about? +1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kdubya Posted October 19, 2014 Report Share Posted October 19, 2014 Don't go Kes, nobody else appreciates my Fat Balls gag (which incidentally is due for its annual run out soon / when the weather cools a bit) :-( as long as its not (and this is a big please) given the same run out as the environment KW Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
walshie Posted October 19, 2014 Report Share Posted October 19, 2014 (edited) This really surprised me. i've enjoyed reading many of Kes's posts in the past, so I'm surprised he would stoop to a post like this. This happens all too often on forums. If you want to go, go. Don't log on again until you want to. Or don't log on at all if you don't want to. What is the point of an attention seeking post like this? Is it hoping people will beg him to stay? Is he one of the 3 guests now viewing this thread? And i'm not being one of those trolls who like to have a dig. I just don't. If you come back, great. If you don't, fair enough. Edited October 19, 2014 by walshie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blunderbuss Posted October 19, 2014 Report Share Posted October 19, 2014 Kes stick around. You contribute to this forum. The troll who was giving you grief on the other thread doesn't. He will get a kick if you disappear for a while. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sako751sg Posted October 19, 2014 Report Share Posted October 19, 2014 probably due to do the demeaning and unnecessary replies he received in another thread one from a particularly bumptious know it all "expert" and the other from a mod who should have known better than to personalise his remarks stick with it KES we may not always agree, but we need people like you who are not afraid to say it as you see it KW See what you mean fella. Wee bit personal and like most of those threads they deteriorate very quickly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fenboy Posted October 19, 2014 Report Share Posted October 19, 2014 I can never quite understand , these " thats it I am leaving " type posts that seem to be becoming more frequent . If some one is having a pop at you , let it go over your head , there are far more decent folk on here than muppets . Kes you mention all that is good about the forum so why deprive yourself of that , its a bit like vcutting your nose off to spite your face . Just ignore it and keep giving others that deserve it the benefit of your wisdom . If people really get on your nerve , then , use the ignore button ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
STOTTO Posted October 19, 2014 Report Share Posted October 19, 2014 “If you can’t stand the heat” or even if you do not like the smell of what’s cooking, and all that but it seemed like a rather mild ‘handbag bashing’ to me! Must be some other stuff going on lowering the threshold for him I would have thought, nothing serious I hope! Regards Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the pigeon man Posted October 19, 2014 Report Share Posted October 19, 2014 The reason I and a lot of other people I know don't come on as often as we did scout threw now and again Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andypaint Posted October 19, 2014 Report Share Posted October 19, 2014 Can't find the thread that caused the problem. Does anyone have a link Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pontbeck Posted October 19, 2014 Report Share Posted October 19, 2014 This really surprised me. i've enjoyed reading many of Kes's posts in the past, so I'm surprised he would stoop to a post like this. This happens all too often on forums. If you want to go, go. Don't log on again until you want to. Or don't log on at all if you don't want to. What is the point of an attention seeking post like this? Is it hoping people will beg him to stay? Is he one of the 3 guests now viewing this thread? And i'm not being one of those trolls who like to have a dig. I just don't. If you come back, great. If you don't, fair enough. Agree 100% Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turbo33 Posted October 20, 2014 Report Share Posted October 20, 2014 (edited) This really surprised me. i've enjoyed reading many of Kes's posts in the past, so I'm surprised he would stoop to a post like this. This happens all too often on forums. If you want to go, go. Don't log on again until you want to. Or don't log on at all if you don't want to. What is the point of an attention seeking post like this? Is it hoping people will beg him to stay? Is he one of the 3 guests now viewing this thread? And i'm not being one of those trolls who like to have a dig. I just don't. If you come back, great. If you don't, fair enough. This forum has lost a lot of really decent chaps lately, that have made big contributions to the site, Terry Eccles, Camokid, Evo etc and now another one. I don't see these posts as "attention seeking" more bringing to attention. Unfortunately, Pigeon Watch, compared to other forums, appears to be a magnet for the same type of people who like to start a fight outside the pub! The continuous engaging in antagonistic remarks and thread disruption carried out by the same ones time and time again. They stay and continue to use PW members as a punch bag, whilst we lose great contributors. I agree with most of your post Walshie, but I don't think by his op, Kes has lowered himself or is seeking attention. I read these posts, sensing a bit of sadness and a hope that something is done to "clean" up the forum for the greater good. Unfortunately, what seems to happen is a few will post something positive, whilst plenty of others will "put the boot" in as the member goes through the door! Not very nice or intelligent. Of course, it will be said, that members on any forum will come and go, but does PW really want to have such a high percentage of trouble makers driving people away? Edited October 20, 2014 by turbo33 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rimfire4969 Posted October 20, 2014 Report Share Posted October 20, 2014 I do agree with some of what you have said and it is a shame that some of these people have left. But you will have in a forum certain people who like to press other people's buttons and will never see another person point of view and never admit they are wrong. If you don't like it you don't play that game. A simple "I am not being drawn into this" post will do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turbo33 Posted October 20, 2014 Report Share Posted October 20, 2014 (edited) I do agree with some of what you have said and it is a shame that some of these people have left. But you will have in a forum certain people who like to press other people's buttons and will never see another person point of view and never admit they are wrong. If you don't like it you don't play that game. A simple "I am not being drawn into this" post will do. I agree. The problem is, a thread is trotting along nicely, and in they come, with a odour so bad, that you are continually forced to leave the room!!! Eventually, you leave the house Edited October 20, 2014 by turbo33 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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