sitsinhedges Posted June 20, 2018 Report Share Posted June 20, 2018 Nobody really cares I know, but I just wanted to say that since the format changed I hardly ever use this forum now. I used to be an avid poster but just find its current format user unfriendly so click on and usually go no further. I find the likes of AirgunBBS much more agreeable and easy to navigate. There, I've said it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnphilip Posted June 20, 2018 Report Share Posted June 20, 2018 Ah but there is a better class of people on here ? more friendly , BBS , can be a bit bitchy with some of the posters on there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zapp Posted June 20, 2018 Report Share Posted June 20, 2018 Sorry to hear that you're finding the new format difficult. Unfortunately this update was forced on us because the old software was no longer supported by the provider. It was therefore a choice of update or shut up shop. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
islandgun Posted June 20, 2018 Report Share Posted June 20, 2018 14 minutes ago, sitsinhedges said: Nobody really cares I know, but I just wanted to say that since the format changed I hardly ever use this forum now. I used to be an avid poster but just find its current format user unfriendly so click on and usually go no further. I find the likes of AirgunBBS much more agreeable and easy to navigate. There, I've said it Well your reloading advice is legendary, so hang in there.. PW certainly isnt as lively as it used to be..? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
panoma1 Posted June 20, 2018 Report Share Posted June 20, 2018 You can get used to anything if you have the will! Unfortunately it appears, in the case of PW........ Hobson's choice was no choice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sitsinhedges Posted June 20, 2018 Author Report Share Posted June 20, 2018 6 minutes ago, islandgun said: Well your reloading advice is legendary, so hang in there.. PW certainly isnt as lively as it used to be..? To be honest it's only if I see a poster asking a shot making or moderator question on the homepage that I click further to try and be of help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldypigeonpopper Posted June 20, 2018 Report Share Posted June 20, 2018 15 minutes ago, sitsinhedges said: To be honest it's only if I see a poster asking a shot making or moderator question on the homepage that I click further to try and be of help. hello, that still must be good for many PW members so keep looking in? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest cookoff013 Posted June 20, 2018 Report Share Posted June 20, 2018 Sits ! It's been a long time! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
figgy Posted June 20, 2018 Report Share Posted June 20, 2018 Far too long now your back and posting stay. It’s nice to read posts from people with lots of knowledge advice and being helpful. The new format is better than it was at the start when first upgraded, much easier and I’m finding things easier. Must have been a lot of work going on behind the scenes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mice! Posted June 20, 2018 Report Share Posted June 20, 2018 3 hours ago, sitsinhedges said: Nobody really cares I know, but I just wanted to say that since the format changed I hardly ever use this forum now. I used to be an avid poster but just find its current format user unfriendly so click on and usually go no further. I find the likes of AirgunBBS much more agreeable and easy to navigate. There, I've said it I'm sure if you were used to the old style it is strange, but it's lots easier now to post pictures, you have missed some great threads such as walkers knife auction and the making of it, with lots of pictures banter and stitches. I'm on a couple of other sites but find PW much easier to use and find things. Quite a few folk disappeared with the update, but some have come back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Longbower Posted June 20, 2018 Report Share Posted June 20, 2018 So there you are sir . Your wrong we do care! And so we should , as we share a unique interest, and every individuals knowledge and experience is of value. So stick around please ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bruno22rf Posted June 21, 2018 Report Share Posted June 21, 2018 Forum deffo seems to be less interesting over the last year or so - too many keyboard warriors and petty squabbles is just one reason I find it less entertaining. PW would certainly be a forlorn place without members like SIH and it can not afford to lose such talent - had the pleasure of meeting the guy once and his knowledge and skill where shot making is concerned is second to none - a really nice guy as well . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davewh100 Posted June 21, 2018 Report Share Posted June 21, 2018 must say i did struggle at first but now its just so easy dont give up on us Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pigeon Shredder. Posted June 21, 2018 Report Share Posted June 21, 2018 I have noticed that some "members" make absolutely no input to the forum about their activities or comment about anything, but regularly appear in the Sales or Wanted section and it would seem only use PW as an extension of their eBay account without the fees being incurred.? Other than that yes it was trying at first, but the amount of knowledge given vastly outnumbered giving up on a very entertaining forum. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Esca Posted June 21, 2018 Report Share Posted June 21, 2018 I find this an excellent forum try to view at least once a day. Always someone to offer advise or knowledge. Its a bit like being in a pub but without the booze Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rimfire4969 Posted June 21, 2018 Report Share Posted June 21, 2018 I am the same, but lately been on a bit more but not as much as i used too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RockySpears Posted June 21, 2018 Report Share Posted June 21, 2018 "Off-Topic" keeps reminding me that I am not the only one thinking like this. I scour "Events" hoping for Durham/North Yorks events, mostly in vain. Maybe I should organise one, something simple like a clay shoot. http://teesvalleytargetsports.doomby.com/ have a couple of throwers, maybe they would lend them out for a donation. Then all we need is a field, which I suspect is the hard part. Reading "Trading post" makes me sad we don't have a Wabbitbosher here, mind you, I would have more guns than I could use. Not a bad thing, unless the wife looked in the Bank. ? I have been very late to shooting and seem to have missed the halcyon days of pistols, open countryside and a less terrified public. One day I will get out and bravely defend the peas from the pigeon hordes, but I don't think we grow peas around here, RS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaun4860 Posted June 21, 2018 Report Share Posted June 21, 2018 1 hour ago, RockySpears said: Reading "Trading post" makes me sad we don't have a Wabbitbosher here, mind you, I would have more guns than I could use. Not a bad thing, unless the wife looked in the Bank. ? RS We DO have a Wabbitbosher here? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TIGHTCHOKE Posted June 21, 2018 Report Share Posted June 21, 2018 1 hour ago, RockySpears said: "Off-Topic" keeps reminding me that I am not the only one thinking like this. I scour "Events" hoping for Durham/North Yorks events, mostly in vain. Maybe I should organise one, something simple like a clay shoot. http://teesvalleytargetsports.doomby.com/ have a couple of throwers, maybe they would lend them out for a donation. Then all we need is a field, which I suspect is the hard part. Reading "Trading post" makes me sad we don't have a Wabbitbosher here, mind you, I would have more guns than I could use. Not a bad thing, unless the wife looked in the Bank. ? I have been very late to shooting and seem to have missed the halcyon days of pistols, open countryside and a less terrified public. One day I will get out and bravely defend the peas from the pigeon hordes, but I don't think we grow peas around here, RS 11 minutes ago, shaun4860 said: We DO have a Wabbitbosher here? Shaun, I think he means local to him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davewh100 Posted June 21, 2018 Report Share Posted June 21, 2018 2 hours ago, TIGHTCHOKE said: Shaun, I think he means local to him. how good would that be having a wabbitbosher in your town, god i would be skint all the time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pigeon controller Posted June 21, 2018 Report Share Posted June 21, 2018 (edited) Sitsinhedges we have appreciated your content in the past and we look forward to it in the future. Yes PW has become a little stale in the past six months we need to encourage new shooters to ask silly questions not to be criticised but to put in our penny worth. You get out of the forum what you put into it. I asked about reloading and lots of members sent me info some which was so off the scale it was untrue , then one shooting member sent me a simple down to earth recipe which I have tried and approved. It was worth all the dross just to get that one. I mistakenly thought I could reload cheaper that buy new, which I can not. I religiously post my results so show what is achievable not to gloat, I'm not too serious and enjoy the banter which I take and give in a none malicious nature. Isn't that what the forum should be about like minded individuals communicating. Please stay with us and make some comments give us a clue if you can take a bit of stick and we will keep you busy. I was requested to join another pigeon shooting on Face ache and all I get is personal messages asking where I shoot and can they join me. I have a strange relationship with my shooting buddy who is not into giving any information away and criticises others constantly but I've been with him for thirty years much to the amazement of his family . So I do enjoy PW to have a little feed back. As a last point if you do not input you will not receive output. Stay with us SIH. Edited June 21, 2018 by pigeon controller Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JDog Posted June 21, 2018 Report Share Posted June 21, 2018 I always have been disappointed at the lack of posts from pigeon shooters about their outings. If it wasn't for PC and the Eminems and just a few others the reports would be non existent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walker570 Posted June 21, 2018 Report Share Posted June 21, 2018 (edited) I am a member of two forums and a Super Mod on one. I watched on here for about 6mnths and was impressed with the way it was run, the friendly banter between members and a readiness of many to pass on their experiences etc. I am impressed with how the Moderation runs the show ...been wrist slapped a couple of times when I strayed close to tolerances and that is how it should be. I did not initially like the change in the way the forum was set up but now I have got used to it and have no problems. No disrespect inferred SIH but you gets out what you put in and I know that in the past you have put a lot into this forum and it would be nice to see you back. 7 minutes ago, JDog said: I always have been disappointed at the lack of posts from pigeon shooters about their outings. If it wasn't for PC and the Eminems and just a few others the reports would be non existent. I don't know if they are embarrased to report their'failings' when they see the superb results by others. I am hoping to get more days this summer and if I shoot zilch I will report the fact as boring as that may be. Edited June 21, 2018 by Walker570 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pigeon controller Posted June 21, 2018 Report Share Posted June 21, 2018 5 minutes ago, Walker570 said: I am a member of two forums and a Super Mod on one. I watched on here for about 6mnths and was impressed with the way it was run, the friendly banter between members and a readiness of many to pass on their experiences etc. I am impressed with how the Moderation runs the show ...been wrist slapped a couple of times when I strayed close to tolerances and that is how it should be. I did not initially like the change in the way the forum was set up but now I have got used to it and have no problems. No disrespect inferred SIH but you gets out what you put in and I know that in the past you have put a lot into this forum and it would be nice to see you back. I don't know if they are embarrased to report their'failings' when they see the superb results by others. I am hoping to get more days this summer and if I shoot zilch I will report the fact as boring as that may be. I have no problem if a member shoots 5 or 10 in a session, my shooting buddy always looks at me when I lay out what he would class as small bag for a picture. We aim for a 100 bag and will not set up for less only accepting the frustration of a late set up after looking for hours.What we shoot is achievable. If they post a small bag we can ask the questions how many were there when you set up, joining birds, flightlines etc. We do things without thinking, we leave a field if it's not right, fieldcraft or knowledge. As JDog post we need shooters to report not to feel intimidated that's why I'm on a forum to educate if I can. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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