JJ “Reb” Wainwright 110206 Posted November 24, 2021 Share Posted November 24, 2021 Howdy Friends, As a newer member of the SASS family, I find myself on the various SASS forums regularly (some may say, too much?). I have noticed that most of the posts in the Team SASS forum receive very few (like, less than 25 often times) “views” from the membership. I wonder why that is? Obviously, our love and respect for guns and the shooting sports is beyond question. And I certainly don’t doubt anyone’s commitment to 2A issues, but it just seems odd to me that more people are not reading these posts. Is it because everyone is seeing these topics on other news feeds and don’t “need” the Team SASS forum? Or, is it because we’re all looking for a momentary escape from all the political pablum that invades us far too often? Other reasons? This is a genuine question from a guy who values the advice and input of my SASS friends tremendously. I appreciate your thoughts and wisdom. JJ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hardpan Curmudgeon SASS #8967 Posted November 24, 2021 Share Posted November 24, 2021 JJ, this is a good question and topic, one I've oft pondered myownself. Extremely important matters discussed there - or rather, brought to light. Too little actual discussion, I'd agree. There are a few of us "hardcore" denizens of the Wire that visit the Team SASS page regularly, and we do take note of what's brought up and I'm sure share it outside SASS circles. If you think about it, much of the stuff is probably too "dry" for the average soul to digest; no problem for the lawyers in our group. However, it's often lengthy, complex, duplicated, and not likely to catch and keep the attention of most people I know. It would be terrific if someone could write, post, and identify synopses of the major issues. Until then, I'll keep muddling through and be thankful for the hard work and contributions of Charlie T. Waite and occasionally others. It IS appreciated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tyrel Cody Posted November 24, 2021 Share Posted November 24, 2021 4 hours ago, JJ “Reb” Wainwright 110206 said: Is it because everyone is seeing these topics on other news feeds and don’t “need” the Team SASS forum? I won't go so far as to say don't need, but yes I'm inundated with this everywhere. 4 hours ago, JJ “Reb” Wainwright 110206 said: Or, is it because we’re all looking for a momentary escape from all the political pablum that invades us far too often? Yes, that's my reason. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat Riot Posted November 24, 2021 Share Posted November 24, 2021 I rarely look at any SASS forum but the Saloon. I follow 2A issues with the NRA and the Firearms Policy Coalition. The Wire tends to be a massive rehash of everything, over and over and over. I won’t even open a “What’s The Call” subject. They annoy me to no end. There’s really nothing in need in the Classifieds and, quite frankly, the Team SASS forum just gets lumped in with my Wire and Classifieds visits. A cursory look-see and then back to the Saloon. That is no reflection on Charlie or anyone else. AND @Tyrel Codypretty much summed it up for me just a moment ago… Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rooster Ron Wayne Posted November 24, 2021 Share Posted November 24, 2021 I come here is escape the BS in this crazy world we all have to live in nowadays. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Kloehr Posted November 24, 2021 Share Posted November 24, 2021 5 hours ago, JJ “Reb” Wainwright 110206 said: I have noticed that most of the posts in the Team SASS forum receive very few (like, less than 25 often times) “views” from the membership. I wonder why that is? I one of those few. I rarely comment on them any more as there is rarely conversation as a result of it. But I am one of the few who goes deeper than the headline. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rye Miles #13621 Posted November 24, 2021 Share Posted November 24, 2021 I don’t visit that forum very often because it’s a rehash of everything I read from gun rights forums and the NRA etc. I do occasionally visit it though maybe once or twice a week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackwater 53393 Posted November 24, 2021 Share Posted November 24, 2021 I check it every day. Sometimes I read an entire post. Sometimes I just peruse the headlines and recognize that I have already seen the article somewhere else. I comment when I have something to add and sometimes even post a thread of my own. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Injun Ryder, SASS #36201L Posted November 24, 2021 Share Posted November 24, 2021 I view it regularly but rarely, if ever, comment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smuteye John SASS#24774 Posted November 24, 2021 Share Posted November 24, 2021 I come here to to the Saloon to relax, not discuss politics. I gave up on the Wire long ago and leave the political stuff for other sites. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Father Kit Cool Gun Garth Posted November 24, 2021 Share Posted November 24, 2021 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capt. James H. Callahan Posted November 24, 2021 Share Posted November 24, 2021 Long ago, like 20 years, we used to have a SASS forum on here I believe was called the Political Fire. Needless to say it usually stayed in a constant state of knock down and drag outs. The admins finally pulled the plug on it. JHC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat Riot Posted November 24, 2021 Share Posted November 24, 2021 3 hours ago, Capt. James H. Callahan said: Long ago, like 20 years, we used to have a SASS forum on here I believe was called the Political Fire. Needless to say it usually stayed in a constant state of knock down and drag outs. The admins finally pulled the plug on it. JHC I remember that. I remember there were a couple of guys that lived for stirring up crap. I tired of that forum pretty quickly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wallaby Jack, SASS #44062 Posted November 24, 2021 Share Posted November 24, 2021 I visited that forum once ......... ........... AND ONLY ONCE ..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grass Range Posted November 24, 2021 Share Posted November 24, 2021 I think the WTC issues should be resolved on site and not here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dantankerous Posted November 24, 2021 Share Posted November 24, 2021 I'm there several times per week and I read quite a few of the articles but I can only handle so much before my blood pressure starts to go through the roof. It's important, no doubt, and we need to stay aware of the enemy within our own country but I can only take so much sometimes. There's other things in life I like to do that don't don't rile me up so much. I'll continue making donations to several pro 2nd amendment groups to continue the fight and call that a good start. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JJ “Reb” Wainwright 110206 Posted November 25, 2021 Author Share Posted November 25, 2021 Thanks all. These responses make sense. I know Charlie works hard to make the content there useful and I appreciate it. Like most of you, though, I get similar news from a variety of sources given my membership in numerous pro-2A groups. As I has we’re all engaged in the fight in some manner, that’s what matters at the end of the day! Happy Thanksgiving everyone! JJ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kid Rich Posted November 25, 2021 Share Posted November 25, 2021 18 hours ago, Pat Riot, SASS #13748 said: I remember that. I remember there were a couple of guys that lived for stirring up crap. I tired of that forum pretty quickly. There are a couple here that still do that. They will use half truths and outright falsehoods to make a point or stir up trouble. kR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Original Lumpy Gritz Posted November 25, 2021 Share Posted November 25, 2021 Good page to have on this fourm! Just because it's there, doesn't mean you have to read it. TNX go to Charlie for the hard work! OLG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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