Chariot, a lot of folks have noticed that you seem to be very interested in 'self-defense' applications for edged tools. Your frequent posts asking relatively ignorant questions about use of knives as weapons are beginning to annoy some of us.
- Really, what ignorant questions are that? If my questions are so stupid, how come they're almost always smoking with 25-30+ replies? Gee, people must be really ignorant, if they discuss ignorant questions all the time! Besides, NOT asking questions, that's really ignorant to me...
If you find yourself annoyed by my questions, by all means, go read some other questions, I'm sure there's plenty of posts on this forum to keep you occupied...
And your responses to some folks comments expressing that annoyance are not helpful to your cause. In particular, engaging in a battle of words with an experienced and respected forumite like Strider is not a very good tactical strategy. You can not win, and you have a lot to lose.
- Strider should be experienced enough to avoid questions that doesn't interest or concern him, personally I would NEVER reply to something that I found uninteresting, but then some people have way too much time on their hands...
My comments are Not intended disrespectfully. I just think you should ask some of your questions in a more appropriate area, such as the tactics and training forums.
- A general question, such as the construction of a folded knife (the wave feature on the Emerson Commander, the speedlock etc.) belongs in this forum, if not I'd wait for the actual forum MODERATORS to move it to the appropriate forum... there's a time and place for everything...
You have been here less than one month and you are starting to get quite a reputation. Come on over the the Whine and Cheese forum or join us in IRC chat some night (any newnet IRC server, chat channel: #bladeforums.com) if you want to know what folks think about you.
- I don't care what folks think about me, I'm probably learning more in a month, than many people do in years, and that's all that matters to me. I'm a beginner in knives AND self-defense, and I've said it from day 1, by asking questions *I LEARN* learning is more important to me than being a wiseass on some internet board...
Everyone here develops some sort of reputation over time. Spark likes to say 'you reap what you sow'. I've seen a lot of new forum members unwittingly get in fights that they would have been better off avoiding in the first place. Listen more. Argue less.
- I don't argue, I'm not the one talking about UNRELEVANT things... i mention quick draw features in knives, Strider mention movies and killing? Your advice would be better suited for him...
Some of us appreciate knives as tools. Some as weapons. Some folks like knives for Both reasons. All of these Are legitimate topics for knife discussions. But Bladeforums.com is divided into different areas to allow for the best possible discussions about a variety of knives and knife uses.
The use of knives in self defense applications is a very serious matter. Much more knowledge and training is necessary than can even begin to be discussed here. Your questions and responses say a lot about your level of knowledge, experiance, and maturity. They would be best answered in the practical tactical forum. That is an area specifically created for these kind of discussions. Also check out the filipino combat arts forum and the common sense street defense forum. All of these forums are in the Tactics and Training area of Bladeforums.com. The folks posting in those areas are much more prepared to answer your questions and will give you good advice. And you will not (probably) offend as many folks there.
- I'm active there as well... go figure.
Best wishes for a long and happy life.
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