I joined the forum in 2008, have about 6000 posts under my belt. generally dont post "one liner" glib posts. Sometimes ive made some stupisd statements, and ive been warned three times in that 5 years.
Its not accurate to say this is purely a social forum. There is a generally friendly atmosphere in the place, and some people come here for different reasons. we have the modellers, the tech heads, the gamers, young kids, and oldies, the history buffs, quite a few professional soldiers and ex-soldiers. There is a lot of knowledge that needs to be respected and listened to.
But there are some downright mischievious types in this place as well, who do have an agenda, and do target people that stand in their way. Im one of those people that get regularly targetted by these types of people. Im an inherently conservative thinker, i really dont like revisionist history that tries to rewrite what really happened in a particular time. I loathe the David Irving types, the people who come here to cause obvious mischief.
You can count on me to do two things, and try and do a couple of others as well. Unfortunately these maxims do tend to draw fire to me, and does sometimes get me into hot water. But I am no sh*t stirrer, this is my forum as well, and I want it to be the best that it can be, a free speaking but respectful place that strives to get to a better understanding and not compromise the truth about something.
So what are the two things I stand for. ....I hate bullies and will always stand up to them, even if that gets me into trouble. I will always stand up and defend what I believe in, and that i hope is the truth about something.
What are the "couple of other things" that i seek in this place. Friendships and respect if that is at all possible
I am the first to admit i fall short of these goals on a more or less routine basis.
people come here for all sorts of diferent reasons, now i hope you guys have a bit better understanding for my reasons for being here......