Extreme Knife Fanboys...

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Daniel_Luzzi said:
It seems to me that there is a very vocal crowd of people who feel the need to bash anyone who opposes their viewpoints about a specific knife/maker. It's almost impossible to find a forum criticizing Medford knives or CRK knives. No knife is perfect. There are always issues that should be expressed, but again and again I notice those with valid criticisms being shut out of any discussion on a knife or maker.

Is it that people feel an intense need to defend their expensive purchase? There are always problems with products and those experiencing them should be given the proper means to express them to other potential customers.

Is it just me or is there a serious case of blatant fanboyism going on within the knife comunity? It seems that nobody is willing to accept either change or criticism without feeling the need to pick up their sword and shield to defend their favorite maker to the death.

They're just tools guys. And in order to have the best tools, we have to allow criticism to improve them.

What are your opinions? Am I just going crazy?
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I don't see any criticism of Bladeforums or it's members in this post.

What I see are facts (yes, there certainly are a lot of fanboys within the knife community), and I see a guy asking about them, and expressing his opinions about them, and I don't see anything wrong with that. Like always, if someone doesn't like what he says, they are free to ignore him.

What I do think is wrong is other members trying to tell him, or any member new or old, what they should or should not post. I also think it's wrong to use someones post count to determine what they have the right to post.

I've been on this forum longer than anyone else in this thread so far, does that make my opinions more valid than all of yours? Does it mean I have a right to tell you what you can and cannot post? Of course it doesn't.

Give the new guy a break. He didn't insult this forum, or your mamma, or your religion, or your favorite knife. And he has just as much right to start a thread and express any opinion he wants to on this forum, just like the rest of us.
 
Daniel_Luzzi said:
Fuck this. I'm out. I'm going back to reading and not participating like I have for years. Enjoy your circle-jerk. It seems any reasonable discussion on a sensitive topic is just being a troll. Dear God. With this attitude, good luck accomplishing anything significant. What a welcoming comunity.
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Please be sure to watch your language on your way out. This is a family friendly site, guy. Sorry your attempt at drama backwashed into your face.
 
With any knife brand, the difference between a concern/criticism with reasonable input and being dog piled on as a troll/hater is how you word your concern.
If someone thinks you've crapped in their house, well, expect that in return.
If you want a civil discussion, ask a civil question.
 
killgar said:
I don't see any criticism of Bladeforums or it's members in this post.

What I see are facts (yes, there certainly are a lot of fanboys within the knife community), and I see a guy asking about them, and expressing his opinions about them, and I don't see anything wrong with that. Like always, if someone doesn't like what he says, they are free to ignore him.

What I do think is wrong is other members trying to tell him, or any member new or old, what they should or should not post. I also think it's wrong to use someones post count to determine what they have the right to post.

I've been on this forum longer than anyone else in this thread so far, does that make my opinions more valid than all of yours? Does it mean I have a right to tell you what you can and cannot post? Of course it doesn't.

Give the new guy a break. He didn't insult this forum, or your mamma, or your religion, or your favorite knife. And he has just as much right to start a thread and express any opinion he wants to on this forum, just like the rest of us.
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Killgar here with another fine condescending speech, good times.

So wait, are we allowed to post our opinions, or do you believe we aren't allowed to post our opinions concerning OPs opinions? (snaps fingers) call me confuzzled.
 
People, instigating is going to get you trolling infractions. We are skipping warnings at this point. If you cannot be respectful, courteous, or helpful then just don't bother posting.
 
Daniel_Luzzi, take a step back, and relax a bit. Don't flame-out and give up on this forum just yet. Delete your profanity, follow the rules, and there will always be people here willing to back you up. You have just as much right to speak your mind hear as anyone else.

Yes, I think that you've been beat up here a little, maybe some people misread your posts and misjudged your intentions, but don't let it bring you down.
 
Quiet said:
Killgar here with another fine condescending speech, good times.

So wait, are we allowed to post our opinions, or do you believe we aren't allowed to post our opinions concerning OPs opinions? (snaps fingers) call me confuzzled.
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The last line of my post, the one you quoted, clearly says- "And he has just as much right to start a thread and express any opinion he wants to on this forum, just like the rest of us".

I don't see any condescension. But you're certainly entitled to your opinion, and to express it on this forum :).
 
Only been here a couple days myself and would like to commend forum members on the courteous responses so far. Appreciate advice and opinions as they are often more valuable than just reading a magazine review. Different models are made for different applications and it pays to know what often does the job best. Great forum for the novice and pro. Thanks again.
 
Quiet said:
Please be sure to watch your language on your way out. This is a family friendly site, guy. Sorry your attempt at drama backwashed into your face.
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I'm a FNG, but I too have noticed the disparaging elitism and hypocrisy on this site. Esp. by the OG or high posters who are clearly VERY devoted and vested in this Forum/Family/Community/Religion/Cult/Exclusive Boy's Club.

Play by THEIR rules or GTFO is what I've learned, or buy $1000+ knives and have everyone give you a complimentary ego stroking while you take a perfectly staged HDR photo of your fancy new blade.

The post above is a PERFECT example! Asking him to watch his language on a Family Friendly site, what a hypocritical shitbag you are, practice what you preach brother!

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Quiet said:
Aaahhhhh...FUCK that guy. Couldn't have happened to a nicer shitheel.
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Quiet said:
You need to clean up that language, man. Secondly, a Strider folder won't take having its tip jammed into concrete either, who are you fooling?
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Quiet said:
RUT ROOOWWWWW did I just find YET ANOTHER FUCKING THREAD where Boris is acting like only his opinion is the right one? This guy is such a worthless shithead. LOL I predict another melt-down on the way.
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Quiet said:
Dude, we all know you won't do shit. Get the fuck out of here. Stolen valor asswipe.

By the way, there are plenty of ways to raise your blood pressure, usually putting you in your place in General does the trick, causing you to flip the fuck out and get the thread locked. LOL
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Benson X said:
I'm a FNG, but I too have noticed the disparaging elitism and hypocrisy on this site. Esp. by the OG or high posters who are clearly VERY devoted and vested in this Forum/Family/Community/Religion/Cult/Exclusive Boy's Club.

Play by THEIR rules or GTFO is what I've learned, or buy $1000+ knives and have everyone give you a complimentary ego stroking while you take a perfectly staged HDR photo of your fancy new blade.

The post above is a PERFECT example! Asking him to watch his language on a Family Friendly site, what a hypocritical [redacted] you are, practice what you preach brother!

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Whine and Cheese is different from the regular site, where course language IS allowed. A FNG wouldn't understand that, so please edit out those instances.

Also, if you don't like this site, you're free to go elsewhere.

P.S. I've reported your personal insult. You should read more, and post less. Thanks.
 
Since this is more about behavior/drama than knives. Off we go to GB&U where it belongs.
 
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