I just noticed

[A2142Phantom]

I just noticed that most of us members of the form are one-timers they join us to post one question and then never come back :(. I guess they sould just make "tempoary members" If you only have one or two questions and "full members".

[Sawyer]

lol i guess some people register to ask a question and then never get a response? i would think that would be the main reason why

[MrMilitaryPolice]

some people join, ask their question and some members here treat them like idiots or are very rude and they dont come back! Thats been atleast some of the reasons why..ask me how i know.

[ERdept]

some people join, ask their question and some members here treat them like idiots or are very rude and they dont come back! Thats been atleast some of the reasons why..ask me how i know.

+1

Also, there seems to be only this forum that is geared toward a specific shotgun I have. Once my question is answered, then I really don't have any other questions about the firearm.

I move to a more general forum, like a "shotgun" forum, instead of a Benelli forum, or a tacitcal forum instead of a AR or bolt action forum.

The very specific forums don't have enough traffic to keep up good times.

and that's the truth brother.

[A2142Phantom]

ERdept,

interesting thought about types of forms. Just curious but how come you joined us then and not a shotgun form? Like I said just curious.

[Wildfowler]

I just noticed that most of us members of the form are one-timers they join us to post one question and then never come back :(. I guess they sould just make "tempoary members" If you only have one or two questions and "full members".

That's not bad for a seven poster?

[Novaking]

I think he said he had a question about his benelli.


novaking

[M1014]

I like this place,,its fun ,,intresting,,most people are cool,,help where I can,,learn stuff too,,

[Posha]

How ya gonna learn if ya don't ask. This forum has all the info one would need, pro or newbie whose members offer great advice. It's helped me alot, so thank you to those that raised topics wich had the answers to most questions. At some point most people give back when they have something constructive and of value to offer. It doesn't always mean they disappear when they get what they want.

[TMAC]

I have stuck around in here for quite some time, originally because I had tons of problems with a Stoeger product but then mainly because the topics of discussion are interesting and sometimes i even have somthing worth sharing :)

[mudhen]

ask me how i know.

how you know ?

[mudhen]

I just noticed that most of us members of the form are one-timers they join us to post one question and then never come back. I guess they sould just make "tempoary members" If you only have one or two questions and "full members".

I can't believe how many people come here with a Benelli USA CS question when it clearly says above, in big red letters;

THE FORUMS ARE NOT A CONDUIT TO CUSTOMER SERVICE. ALL CUSTOMER SERVICE QUESTIONS AND CONCERNS SHOULD BE DIRECTED TO CUSTOMER SERVICE VIA PHONE OR EMAIL (800-264-4962 or 301-283-6981). DO NOT POST CUSTOMER SERVICE QUESTIONS IN THE FORUMS.

This place was clearly designed by Benelli USA for members to share just about any Benelli related topic EXCEPT CS issues.

I don't recall many (or any really) cases where someone was treated improperly for asking a non-CS related Benelli question or raising a non-CS related issue. :)

I have elected myself an unofficial Benelli police officer of this great forum. I believe I am one of many in this posse. I have made it my personal goal to dispense kangaroo justice in any way I see fit. If Benelli USA does not like it, they are free to ban me :D

[Matt D]

I see this forum as a source of: Information, knowledge and experience sharing. There are those that have more information, knowledge and experience than others. Most important, this forum and those that post or police are entertaining and many times after or during a long days work are downright funny.

[ERdept]

ERdept,

interesting thought about types of forms. Just curious but how come you joined us then and not a shotgun form? Like I said just curious.

As I said, to ask a specific qeustion about the Benelli shotgun that I have.

I try to base my actions on logic. And logically, it makes sense to go to the bee hive of Benelli to answer a Benelli question, because there are mostly Benelli afficianados here.

Again, once the quesiton is answered, then I need a more general forum on shotgun as I have and old over and under 16ga, the Benelli, and two more shottys, one a tactical and another a Berreta sporting.

The general forum is for more general talk, not just about Benelli's but garners input from a larger audience. That audience being comprised of Remy, Mossberg, Berretta, Benelli, Browning, Parazzi, etc. shotgunners.

[Duggan]

What mudhen said ^^

[MikeyZ]

This forum's been a wealth of info to me. The debates are more entertaining than Leno. There are members of this group that know more about shotguns than I will ever know, and usually you get no BS answers to important questions, something that you take a shot in the dark at when dealing with most CS departments.

Score one for the forum ;)

[tucker301]

I don't post very often, but I have learned a lot from the other members.
Mostly, I keep to myself. I'm shy. :cool:

[splashtx556ftw]

i dont usually answer a question unless im fairly sure of the answer.if its only my opinion, i will say it is. i love this site, ive learned a lot from it about firearms i dont even own. and it also changed my mind about buying certain ones. i wont mention names.

[splashtx556ftw]

ive been trying to figure out how to post some pics, and cant seem to figure it out. can anyone tell me how?????

[Duvall-609]

I like most of the other posters stop by often but don't post much. I love my Benelli SN Tactical. I carry it as my duty shotgun after my Chief opened the private carry option. Personally, I like pictures of what others have done. I don't know the mechanics of the shotguns so I'm not much use to most of you. But, I do like this forum.

Duvall

[djc3]

I'm new to Benelli and had some specific questions that couldn't be answered by the owners manual. Got on here and got my questions answered. I jump on 3 or 4 times a week to see if I can obtain some more knowledge. I'm not a expert by any means, but will help out if i can. Being old school I go by the saying, better to be thought of as an idiot than open your mouth (or write) and remove all doubt !!

[splashtx556ftw]

LOL, thats 2 funny, but 2 true!!

[schleppy]

I agree with the bad treatment of people with benelli complaints chasing people away. I just bought a SBEII last week and I checked out the archives of this forum before buying the gun.
There were some good posts, but most often anyone with a good legitimate problem was dogged for being an idiot and not knowing how to operate or maintain the firearm. A lot of good posts that had valuable info were dead-ended by people blindly standing behind Benelli and not believing someone may have actually gotten a bad gun. I suppose this is the place for hardcore Benelli supporters, but in order to move forward we have to help people with problems rather than getting out the torches and chasing them out of town.

Three of my close hunting buddies have been shooting the SBE I model benelli for the last several years. The third guy to get his had nothing but problems. The gun had to be sent-in and gone through before it worked properly. Sometimes you just get a bad one.

[mudhen]

I agree with the bad treatment of people with benelli complaints chasing people away. I just bought a SBEII last week and I checked out the archives of this forum before buying the gun.
There were some good posts, but most often anyone with a good legitimate problem was dogged for being an idiot and not knowing how to operate or maintain the firearm. A lot of good posts that had valuable info were dead-ended by people blindly standing behind Benelli and not believing someone may have actually gotten a bad gun. I suppose this is the place for hardcore Benelli supporters, but in order to move forward we have to help people with problems rather than getting out the torches and chasing them out of town.

Three of my close hunting buddies have been shooting the SBE I model benelli for the last several years. The third guy to get his had nothing but problems. The gun had to be sent-in and gone through before it worked properly. Sometimes you just get a bad one.

Find me a post where a person following this golden rule was treated unfairly:

The forums are hosted compliments of Benelli USA to post questions and comments.

THE FORUMS ARE NOT A CONDUIT TO CUSTOMER SERVICE. ALL CUSTOMER SERVICE QUESTIONS AND CONCERNS SHOULD BE DIRECTED TO CUSTOMER SERVICE VIA PHONE OR EMAIL (800-264-4962 or 301-283-6981). DO NOT POST CUSTOMER SERVICE QUESTIONS IN THE FORUMS.

Inappropriate language and photos will not be tolerated and those posts will be removed.

I cannot recall one instance where a person with a legitimate non-CS question was treated unfairly :)

This is NOT a CS substitute. If you ask a CS question from forum members, be ready for a variety of replies.

Also note, if you post up here with a question, you need to be prepared for any reply, even if it's not the one you want to hear. If you already know what you want to hear, why bother posting up :confused:

What you will get here is replies from actual Benelli owners. Sorry if that offends some, but I'd rather hear from actual product owners that arm-chair quarterbacks that do not always have the standing to back up their position.

Three buddies? Whoop-d-doo! I can find 50 guys that shoot Benellis and love them. I can also find a few that hate them. The same thing applies to maybe 8-10 other brands. What's your point brother?

[schleppy]

Find me a post where a person following this golden rule was treated unfairly:

The forums are hosted compliments of Benelli USA to post questions and comments.

THE FORUMS ARE NOT A CONDUIT TO CUSTOMER SERVICE. ALL CUSTOMER SERVICE QUESTIONS AND CONCERNS SHOULD BE DIRECTED TO CUSTOMER SERVICE VIA PHONE OR EMAIL (800-264-4962 or 301-283-6981). DO NOT POST CUSTOMER SERVICE QUESTIONS IN THE FORUMS.

Inappropriate language and photos will not be tolerated and those posts will be removed.

I cannot recall one instance where a person with a legitimate non-CS question was treated unfairly :)

This is NOT a CS substitute. If you ask a CS question from forum members, be ready for a variety of replies.

Also note, if you post up here with a question, you need to be prepared for any reply, even if it's not the one you want to hear. If you already know what you want to hear, why bother posting up :confused:

What you will get here is replies from actual Benelli owners. Sorry if that offends some, but I'd rather hear from actual product owners that arm-chair quarterbacks that do not always have the standing to back up their position.

Three buddies? Whoop-d-doo! I can find 50 guys that shoot Benellis and love them. I can also find a few that hate them. The same thing applies to maybe 8-10 other brands. What's your point brother?

Good for you, you have more buddies than I do. You're the man.

This is the exact pissing contest that chases people off your board. Thanks for all the help?

[MrMilitaryPolice]

prime example of holier than thou attitudes that stink up this board!

[ERdept]

I have two best friends. Quality of friendship, not quantity has always been my determinate of friends. After all, you don't want a million friends who won't give their lives for yours. Go pick you up in Vegas after a three am call with not notice or you can spill your guts to knowing they won't judge you.

The rest I call acquiantences. Many people call people like these friends and throw that term around loosely. It takes quiet a bit to be my friend. Am I a very polarizing guy. People either love me or hate me.

Best to find one true friend. That person who you can speak to about anything, be yourself, then to have many who aren't your true friends.

I'm proud of having two very good and true friends.

There will always be forums in which there are A holes and petty people who have poor impulse control and just react with some juvenile remark trying to alienate you for this or that. It goes all the way back to elementary school. They grew older, but never grew up.

Grew in in terms of really maturing mentally. You know?!?!

I see them as never capable of growing and always having to put someone else down in order to bolster themselves in some way.

Why?..........

Because they are addressing some inate problem that was never resolved. I work in behavioural health and the ER and found from listening in to my patient's couseling that ALL anger is due to some form of hurt in the past.

Feel sorry for them, for they know not what they do.

[mudhen]

Good for you, you have more buddies than I do. You're the man.

This is the exact pissing contest that chases people off your board. Thanks for all the help?

No contest here my brother. I've been here five years and I've seen folks come and go. The good ones stick, the others, well, don't stick. Don't get all bent just because I don't repect you and your three posts yet.

No anger here doc, just reality :) Do you thnk opposing attorneys are 'angry' with each other? Do you think opposing politicians are 'angry' with each other? Do you think the founding fathers were 'angry' with each other? Were your profs angry with you in school?

Some of you need to get a life - it's just the Internet - it's not your real life....or is it?.......

:D

[ERdept]

Sometimes I wonder why people don't stick around, and sometimes I wonder why this forum is sooo slow.

Many times, the answer is right before me.

[mudhen]

Sometimes I wonder why people don't stick around, and sometimes I wonder why this forum is sooo slow.

Many times, the answer is right before me.

That's deep man, deep :cool:

[OldFlick]

I have owned SBE's for over 20 yrs. I have shot & did minor work on more than 30 SBE's(for friends). I have seen problems but none have had to be sent for repairs. The problems have been dirt or lack of lube. I have owned other autos and they do not compare with SBE. You can complain but I do not think you can find a better auto. And last, you find the perfect forum about any subject you will probably be the only one on that forum.

[kacey joe]

I know I dont't have many posts, but for what it's worth this is the kind of lively conversation that keeps me coming back. I've been following the forum for about 6 months now and recently joined because I had a question which mudhen took care of in short order.Everybody's different I guess and that's what makes this forum so great.

[schleppy]

Don't get all bent just because I don't repect you and your three posts yet.

Some of you need to get a life - it's just the Internet - it's not your real life....or is it?.......
:D

Not real life? Your comments obviously have a real life effect on people since you have had to defend your self against two different people in one post here. You need to grow up and start respecting those of us with less experience with these guns. The people with the low post numbers on here are obviously new customers and will have questions.
I'm sure that Benelli sponsored this forum so experienced owners could help the new guys, and it's a shame people like you have to take it upon yourself to turn this into your own personal wrestling mat.
I'll be calling Benelli with my questions and I will definately suggest they take a look at the harm some of the bullys are doing on their forum.

[mudhen]

Not real life? Your comments obviously have a real life effect on people since you have had to defend your self against two different people in one post here. You need to grow up and start respecting those of us with less experience with these guns. The people with the low post numbers on here are obviously new customers and will have questions.
I'm sure that Benelli sponsored this forum so experienced owners could help the new guys, and it's a shame people like you have to take it upon yourself to turn this into your own personal wrestling mat.
I'll be calling Benelli with my questions and I will definately suggest they take a look at the harm some of the bullys are doing on their forum.

Respect is earned, not demanded :)

[Misfire]

i joined because i bought a stoeger like a month ago and i wanted to see what people were sayin about them before i invested the money.
nobody posted that it was gunna be the hardest kickin shotgun you can buy.
i had used my mossberg 500 forever before this and what kind of questions can you ask about a $150 gun in a forum.
i guess you could ask how can i get rid of the rattling noises and sloppy action, naaa not really !

[Misfire]

adding to the prior conversations i agree this is just the internet and if someone says somethin you dont like or agree with let it go and dont get upset over it.
its impossible for every single person to get along with evreyone else all the time.

[splashtx556ftw]

there are people out here that were not brought up around guns.if someone post what you believe to be a "stupid question" why answer it? as far as im concerned, the only stupid question is the one that is not asked. i my self have had customer service departments[not benelli] give me the royal run around,or tell me what they thought i wanted to hear. where some else will give me straight answer without blowing smoke up my butt. dont rag on peoplethat are inexperienced at anything. after all we wernt all born with a gun in our hand!!

[harrydog]

This thread has generated more interest than most of the topics here.
I don't post much here but I do stop by from time to time to see what's being discussed. My Benelli interest is the M1S90, but sadly there isn't much talk about that model any more.

[Misfire]

This thread has generated more interest than most of the topics here.



Hmmm, now that you put it that way conflict has created quite an interest.
wonder what causes this ?

[ERdept]

People like to see conflict, strife, and suffering of others. It's an inate human trait. I think there's some truth to the sayings that people watch hockey for the fights and car races for the crashes. People don't want to publicly admit such things as they are stigmatized.

But, we are curious of other's deaths, and sufferings, because we have experienced such things ourselves in each of our lives, and because we know the feeling so closely and don't want to feel them, we closely watch others who are going through them.

It's a spectacle. Like the lions attacking people in the forum.

[splashtx556ftw]

i myself dont care for seeing one person down another over a question they have asked. it tends to lower my opinion of that person as well as my respect. we are not born with knowledge, we aquire it over time. either through some one else or personal experience. just remember that at some point in life someone answered our "stupid" questions too!!

[Novaking]

Do you guys know this a gun forum?

Just checking!! Pretty soon people are going to start posting Dr. Phil sites.

www.drphil.com/articles/article/73

novaking

[ERdept]

this is a gun forum but this diversion has illicited more respones than many of the strictly gun oriented replies, as evidenced by the number of views..

So you see the interest in non-gun related stuff. Pretty "authentic self" reply I'd say.

[mudhen]

Does Benelli make knee high rubber boots? It's gettin' a bit deep in here :)

[adamlau]

Coprophiliacs like it that way.

[MICHAEL CARLIN]

I posted a question concerning the availability of M2 barrels, and checked several times over a period of about two weeks or more. Not one response. On another forum I discover that a 28" barrel in matte finish is available from Impact guns. I posted that information to my own question. As a moderator on other shooting related sites it has always been understood that a new poster with a question should not be ignored.

Now, as a new to trap, new to shotgunning shooter, what do you think is the reason people do not repeat post?

[splashtx556ftw]

maybe they figured that if there was no reply, no one knew the answer.

[Nikolai552]

Or maybe they were in a situation where they needed a quick answer and no one had one so they just abandoned the forum completely?