A simple explanation is many new accounts are often just bots and not people at all. The requirements keep them out of the classifieds and my inbox. I am glad for that.
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How does blocking new members from participating help Airgun Nation?
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New Dollar store opened about a mile away, perfect for quick bike ride to get supplies, fast self-serve checkout, too. Well, scammers and cheats ruined that, robbed place blind, crowding around self-service, scanning every third item. Now long lines waiting on sole cashier for check-out. Scumbag scammers and cheats ruin it for everybody! WM
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I think it's wrong for many reasons, this is just one,,just because they are new to Airgun Natoin doesn't mean they are new to air guns.
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That has nothing to do with weeding out bots and scammers. No one said they couldn't access classifieds and PMs until they learned about airguns.
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I'm still learning about airguns on here every day and I'm pretty sure I can access the classifieds. Ten posts and ten days isn't unreasonable. It can take longer than that just to find someone selling what you want.
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So simple a caveman could figure it out; when taking a seat at any on going poker game, you play by their already in place rules.
“Men could not live with one another if there were not mutual confidence that they were being truthful to one another.” ~Ole Adage
“Men could not live with one another if there were not mutual confidence that they were being truthful to one another.” ~Ole Adage
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I think a new rule is in order. If you make a post contesting the rules, your account should be removed and be banned. These people are the type that allow their children to run the show because they want to be their friend instead of their parent. Just look where that's got us today in this "Great Society".
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You know what I can’t wait for? When the OP truly has a need for a pcp leak, a gun tune, or ammo question. Curious to see all the help he gets after his first impressions.
I’ve seen it many times before, people come join on here, sticking their chests out, always wanting to be the first in line, that type. They don’t last long, within a couple of months they fizzle out and no one hears from or about them anymore.
I’ve seen it many times before, people come join on here, sticking their chests out, always wanting to be the first in line, that type. They don’t last long, within a couple of months they fizzle out and no one hears from or about them anymore.
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The continual focus on ME ME ME, instead of the collective, demonstrates that you feel a sense of entitlement.
That is perfectly fine, we just want to know about it ahead of time.
Go down to the nearest Catholic church and ask them why you do not get to wear a miter.
Go ask a Hells Angel why you can't have a patch like his.
It is a probationary period homie, a concept that is clearly understood by all and sundry if you actually read the fine print that you agreed to when you signed up.
That is perfectly fine, we just want to know about it ahead of time.
Go down to the nearest Catholic church and ask them why you do not get to wear a miter.
Go ask a Hells Angel why you can't have a patch like his.
It is a probationary period homie, a concept that is clearly understood by all and sundry if you actually read the fine print that you agreed to when you signed up.
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Benefits are outlined in the "mission statement".
"Airgun Nation is the epicenter for learning, sharing, and discussing everything related to airguns. Founded in 2015 and refreshed in 2022, we are the airgun metropolis for community and industry alike."
Benefits listed do not include buying and selling, that is a secondary benefit and not part of the core.
Guntrader may be more inline with your desires.
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Funny. When I became a member, it never even crossed my mind that people were buying and selling airguns here. Wasn't in my realm of motivation for joining at all. I just wanted to learn and share what I had learned. Even today, the classifieds aren't what I come here for on a day to day basis, though I find them interesting to browse.
The reaction to this rule is most interesting. A reasonable person might shrug their shoulders and just get involved so they can have that all important access. But many take exception to the rule, and I certainly pay attention to that. While I haven't bought or sold anything here, I am not likely to get involved in a transaction with someone whose first reaction to the rules is that they shouldn't apply to them.
The reaction to this rule is most interesting. A reasonable person might shrug their shoulders and just get involved so they can have that all important access. But many take exception to the rule, and I certainly pay attention to that. While I haven't bought or sold anything here, I am not likely to get involved in a transaction with someone whose first reaction to the rules is that they shouldn't apply to them.
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is whining a meaningful post? does it count in the 10 post rule ? the op question was a good question . I just do not think it takes 3 pages to answer .
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Sounds like what a scammer would say.
, usually the people that say that are not good to deal with.Upvote 0
Its good too wait awhile and get a feel for things. I am on dirt bike forums. The things you can say there are much more liberal than on gun forums.
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As a fairly new member myself, I am perfectly fine waiting whatever amount of time I need to assure a seller that I am not a scammer. It’s really not that big of a deal…if you are in that big of a hurry to get something maybe you should stop and think about if you truly need it.
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