A thread of thanks!

[SL89]

I just wanted to thank the members of this forum. Despite the recent banning's that I disagree with, Josh has done us a great service by setting up this site. It has done its job for the cause. It has been a beacon for those wanting to learn and kept the fire under our feet. From those that needed homework help to the ways of becoming a delegate, from case law to gardening. And I hope it is here years from now. Some go and some stay. It is the latter that really matter. I have been here since its inception and a member since '08. Despite some poisonous characters that have tried to derail liberty; we have the best core of patriots ever assembled in modern times. The collective IQ of people here astounds me. Yes we have our faults but, damn. For the most part we have been free to post IDEAS to get us back to what the founders envisioned. Some keep us informed on what goes on behind our backs, things the MSM willfully neglect. I don't need to name names, we know who you all are, that are diligent and take liberty serious. And to those that throw conventional arguments up, it just strengthens our resolve. Nothing wrong with a good troll now and then. Keeps us on our toes. Then there are those that like to hang "off topic" those threads offer needed relief. Many of us have busted our asses for RP and we are tired, weary and damn right exhausted and at times have broken spirits with little hope for our fellow man. Fighting against the system is hard and it is nice to come here not only to share ideas but to take a break as well. I for one love the humor of some members. I know the forum rules but, the recent crackdown has me concerned. Liberty takes all types. Maybe I am not here enough but, I don't see much across the board hatred, just some personal attacks that are thrown out in the heat of the moment. There was lots of that going on when the founders were debating. I thought we were thicker skinned than that. That said. Thanks RPF.
Being PC is not going to keep members here. Arm chair patriots are not our friend. Tough, thick skinned patriots are what we need. I respect Josh's ownership. I just hope it does not go overboard. Again thanks to all of the active members. ALL of them!

PS Mods, I am posting here for all to see. If you want to move it be my guest.

[heavenlyboy34]

You're welcome.

[Zippyjuan]

Welcome back!

[Anti Federalist]

I'm buying the next round.

Shots for the house.

[Pericles]

Welcome back

[Zippyjuan]

Shots for the house.

But drinks- not gun shots I hope!

[pcosmar]

It is, and has always been a nice place. Glad to be amongst.

[Travlyr]

Indeed, thanks to all! This place is a store for a wealth of liberty loving information.

[SL89]

Bump, Not for my post per se. But, to the future of this forum.

[trey4sports]

weird, when i first saw this thread i could have swore it said tanks. I was expecting to see some badass military tanks

[pcosmar]

weird, when i first saw this thread i could have swore it said tanks. I was expecting to see some badass military tanks

http://night-watch-tanaris.guildlaun...b82d780dc18160

[donnay]

This is a great forum, no doubt!

Salute!

*AF, may I have another?"

[NikolayaRadchenkova]

I'm new here, but I want to say thanks to all of you for this forum. I haven't posted much, but this place is my guilty pleasure. Guilty because I usually should be working, but instead I'm reading the countless amazing threads on economics, current events and freedom.

When I get back to the states anyone in the NYC area can count on me buying them a drink hehe ))

[pcosmar]

weird, when i first saw this thread i could have swore it said tanks. I was expecting to see some badass military tanks

And continuing in that vein,

[NikolayaRadchenkova]

weird, when i first saw this thread i could have swore it said tanks. I was expecting to see some badass military tanks

Typical boys...

[SL89]

haha, thanks Peter.

[pcosmar]

Typical boys...

Tanks a lot.

[SL89]

A pink ski????? I don't get it.

[NikolayaRadchenkova]

I'm sure you boys are admiring the tank in that picture

[heavenlyboy34]

I'm sure you boys are admiring the tank in that picture

of course! cross my heart and hope to die.

[heavenlyboy34]

A pink ski????? I don't get it.

The tank says ski-(something). An advert for some ski service. Certainly gets me thinking about skis.

[azxd]

Kudos to the Constitutionally grounded !!!

[The Gold Standard]

I was expecting to see some badass military tanks

With cops riding on them and their guns pointed at a dog in someone's yard.

[SL89]

I would like to read comments on where this website is going. Seems to be more militant in its policing lately. Despite being an awesome place for all topics, it seems to me some of us have lost focus. Instead of the high road it seems to have taken on the PC route. As per my original post.... to many thin skinned people that can't take a personal attack are censoring the rest of us, the ones with thick skins. I would like to know why. Liberty is fraught with differing ideas. Maybe the cry babies need to be banned....after all they will be the first to succumb to state solutions. Call me what you will. If I say something to piss someone off, have at me. I didn't come here for protection from the PC class of folks. It bears no relevance to me...I spend most of my time busting my ass for RP and the liberty movement. The haters can not, take my birthday away nor do they sign my paycheck, nor do they feed me. It matters not what they think of me, only what they can contribute to liberty. With that, I will support this forum as long as I am able. And support my brothers and sisters in liberty.

For example. I guarantee that I could call Peter or Randy or AF and dozens of others, any name in the book, I could attack their belief system with total contempt..and they would counter by calling me a dumb ass and back it with facts...or at least info showing where I am wrong. I fail to see where so called RP supporters are so weak minded that they need help from a Mod. Been a while since I have seen a Mod teach instead of ban. If I get banned so be it. We have bigger fish to fry.

[SL89]

The tank says ski-(something). An advert for some ski service. Certainly gets me thinking about skis.

Got it. Took my old ass a few. You must spread some Reputation around before giving it to heavenlyboy34 again.

[The Gold Standard]

I would like to read comments on where this website is going. Seems to be more militant in its policing lately. Despite being an awesome place for all topics, it seems to me some of us have lost focus. Instead of the high road it seems to have taken on the PC route. As per my original post.... to many thin skinned people that can't take a personal attack are censoring the rest of us, the ones with thick skins. I would like to know why. Liberty is fraught with differing ideas. Maybe the cry babies need to be banned....after all they will be the first to succumb to state solutions. Call me what you will. If I say something to piss someone off, have at me. I didn't come here for protection from the PC class of folks. It bears no relevance to me...I spend most of my time busting my ass for RP and the liberty movement. The haters can not, take my birthday away nor do they sign my paycheck, nor do they feed me. It matters not what they think of me, only what they can contribute to liberty. With that, I will support this forum as long as I am able. And support my brothers and sisters in liberty.

For example. I guarantee that I could call Peter or Randy or AF and dozens of others, any name in the book, I could attack their belief system with total contempt..and they would counter by calling me a dumb ass and back it with facts...or at least info showing where I am wrong. I fail to see where so called RP supporters are so weak minded that they need help from a Mod. Been a while since I have seen a Mod teach instead of ban. If I get banned so be it. We have bigger fish to fry.

I completely agree. I also understand the owner(s) of the site can do whatever they want, so I'm not going to complain about how they run it. You would think this would be the last board to get trigger happy banning people though.

[heavenlyboy34]

I would like to read comments on where this website is going. Seems to be more militant in its policing lately. Despite being an awesome place for all topics, it seems to me some of us have lost focus. Instead of the high road it seems to have taken on the PC route. As per my original post.... to many thin skinned people that can't take a personal attack are censoring the rest of us, the ones with thick skins. I would like to know why. Liberty is fraught with differing ideas. Maybe the cry babies need to be banned....after all they will be the first to succumb to state solutions. Call me what you will. If I say something to piss someone off, have at me. I didn't come here for protection from the PC class of folks. It bears no relevance to me...I spend most of my time busting my ass for RP and the liberty movement. The haters can not, take my birthday away nor do they sign my paycheck, nor do they feed me. It matters not what they think of me, only what they can contribute to liberty. With that, I will support this forum as long as I am able. And support my brothers and sisters in liberty.

For example. I guarantee that I could call Peter or Randy or AF and dozens of others, any name in the book, I could attack their belief system with total contempt..and they would counter by calling me a dumb ass and back it with facts...or at least info showing where I am wrong. I fail to see where so called RP supporters are so weak minded that they need help from a Mod. Been a while since I have seen a Mod teach instead of ban. If I get banned so be it. We have bigger fish to fry.

The bans are usually for violations of forum rules. I do know of quite a few unjust bannings, though.

[azxd]

I would like to read comments on where this website is going. Seems to be more militant in its policing lately. Despite being an awesome place for all topics, it seems to me some of us have lost focus. Instead of the high road it seems to have taken on the PC route. As per my original post.... to many thin skinned people that can't take a personal attack are censoring the rest of us, the ones with thick skins. I would like to know why. Liberty is fraught with differing ideas. Maybe the cry babies need to be banned....after all they will be the first to succumb to state solutions. Call me what you will. If I say something to piss someone off, have at me. I didn't come here for protection from the PC class of folks. It bears no relevance to me...I spend most of my time busting my ass for RP and the liberty movement. The haters can not, take my birthday away nor do they sign my paycheck, nor do they feed me. It matters not what they think of me, only what they can contribute to liberty. With that, I will support this forum as long as I am able. And support my brothers and sisters in liberty.

For example. I guarantee that I could call Peter or Randy or AF and dozens of others, any name in the book, I could attack their belief system with total contempt..and they would counter by calling me a dumb ass and back it with facts...or at least info showing where I am wrong. I fail to see where so called RP supporters are so weak minded that they need help from a Mod. Been a while since I have seen a Mod teach instead of ban. If I get banned so be it. We have bigger fish to fry.

I've gotten a few warnings about what I have written, and also been advised that some have complained, and it isn't that hard to figure out who does the complaining, when they also give you some negative REP in the process, and ... IMO the primary reason was because of an attack upon a belief system.

Personally,
I see a lot of stuff that on just about any other forum would cause people to be suspended/banned ... This place seems pretty light in the penality department, and for that I am glad, because all of us (impression) are adults ... The forums that tolerate nothing often understand that children read/participate at those forums.

So,
Is it becoming "militant" or is it (the forum) becoming more aware of how an outsider might percieve what occurs here, and thus protecting the basic idea of supporting RP, and the discussions that surround the principles we all value ?

I'm of the opinion that anything/everything that happens has a purpose, and I don't think it has anything to do with becoming "militant", but perhaps protective ... I'd guess that more people come here to read than post, and many of them are visitors who may never join, but only they know why they don't join.

ETA:
And YEA, the bans I have seen at other forums are almost always because the individual didn't abide by the forum rules.

[pcosmar]

So,
Is it becoming "militant" or is it (the forum) becoming more aware of how an outsider might percieve what occurs here, and thus protecting the basic idea of supporting RP, and the discussions that surround the principles we all value ?

This should be a place to educate outsiders in the various aspects of Liberty.
Often there is just a communication problem,, but information is given,,freely.

And a lot of folks walked different paths to this crossroad.

[azxd]

This should be a place to educate outsiders in the various aspects of Liberty.
Often there is just a communication problem,, but information is given,,freely.

And a lot of folks walked different paths to this crossroad.

That seems kind of obvious.