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petronius

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52. My opinion is that a single, inclusive Group to talk about all aspects of
Sat Jun 23, 2012, 12:10 PM
Jun 2012

firearms in law and society makes the most sense. It's a small topic in the grand scheme of DU, and various DUers have a range of partly-overlapping interests on the subject. Keeping everything together at the most natural point of intersection (i.e., firearms), will give the best chance that threads will be seen by those who want to see them. And it will still be a slow-moving Groups, so we'll all be able to filter out (Trash) the threads that don't interest us.

I doubt expanding the SoP as described really would change the flavor of the Group much, if at all. I certainly don't see much chance of a porn-fueled circle jerk (or whatever other carefully prejudicial language you want to use)...

Allow me to be the first. OffWithTheirHeads Jun 2012 #1
One thought, though: if #2 and #3 together get more votes than #1 or #4, should petronius Jun 2012 #2
Hmmm.... good point. krispos42 Jun 2012 #3
Change is progressive. ileus Jun 2012 #4
If you wish to safeinOhio Jun 2012 #5
I agree. n/t NewMoonTherian Jun 2012 #7
I wouldn't have any issue with that. Kaleva Jun 2012 #8
I suggest a poll safeinOhio Jun 2012 #9
You might need to contact skinner about that idea. Kaleva Jun 2012 #10
It looks like that functionality just became available petronius Jun 2012 #22
That's something that the Admins can do. I cannot. krispos42 Jun 2012 #11
I enjoy general gun chat, but I'd rather have it somewhere else. Glaug-Eldare Jun 2012 #6
I agree wholeheartedly. Hoyt Jun 2012 #18
There are a few who are lobbying Meiko Jun 2012 #12
The best way to save this group safeinOhio Jun 2012 #13
This group needs no saving. Its doing fine. aikoaiko Jun 2012 #29
That's been going on since I've been a member of DU and perhaps even much longer. Kaleva Jun 2012 #14
There are plenty of gun forums that cover many aspects of firearms. bluerum Jun 2012 #15
this one is fairly good. gejohnston Jun 2012 #16
I was expecting better from the sig forum. ileus Jun 2012 #17
This message was self-deleted by its author Tuesday Afternoon Jun 2012 #21
I think the SOP should be changed & the RKBA forum should be treated like any other Rights forum... OneTenthofOnePercent Jun 2012 #19
This message was self-deleted by its author Tuesday Afternoon Jun 2012 #20
This is exactly what I hoped for all along. Atypical Liberal Jun 2012 #23
Kick rrneck Jun 2012 #24
Second that idea. discntnt_irny_srcsm Jun 2012 #31
This looks like it could be a nail biter! Kaleva Jun 2012 #25
Have you consulted the Admins about any of this? ellisonz Jun 2012 #26
The poll is to see if a majority of regulars support a change to the SOP Kaleva Jun 2012 #27
This looks a heck of a lot like "full speed ahead" ellisonz Jun 2012 #28
Do whatcha gotta do bro. OriginalGeek Jun 2012 #30
Post removed Post removed Jun 2012 #32
What exactly bothers you so much about ... aikoaiko Jun 2012 #34
It's because he don't know anything about them. oneshooter Jun 2012 #36
That's not what DU has ever been about in the past. n/t ellisonz Jun 2012 #41
Many Democrats own guns. Kaleva Jun 2012 #42
There are thousands of sites where you obsess over guns. ellisonz Jun 2012 #72
This is Democratic Underground Kaleva Jun 2012 #73
Ok aikoaiko Jun 2012 #45
Still tryin' t'be a playah... rrneck Jun 2012 #33
No. krispos42 Jun 2012 #44
Welcome back! Hope your drive was safe and pleasant... petronius Jun 2012 #53
Gas gauge got stuck krispos42 Jun 2012 #61
"or of petitioning the Admins for a SoP change." ellisonz Jun 2012 #54
I'm planning on formally posting in meta... krispos42 Jun 2012 #62
Why not start a new group for "Gun Enthusiast"? Starboard Tack Jun 2012 #35
or add some traffic to outdoor life or sports. gejohnston Jun 2012 #37
Lots of good points, as usual Starboard Tack Jun 2012 #39
I wouldn't have an issue with prohibiting the posting of pictures of guns Kaleva Jun 2012 #40
This message was self-deleted by its author gejohnston Jun 2012 #38
See reply #44. krispos42 Jun 2012 #46
Your desperation is showing Starboard Tack. aikoaiko Jun 2012 #49
Pro-RKBA is not pro-carry. Nice try. Starboard Tack Jun 2012 #58
Umm no, gejohnston Jun 2012 #59
More desperation: license to carry a loaded handun EVERYWHERE!!!111!! aikoaiko Jun 2012 #60
"I'm a right of center Democrat" says it all. It's a big tent. We need you. Starboard Tack Jun 2012 #63
That's funny because I meant to write left of center. aikoaiko Jun 2012 #64
Sure, the bans on ownership are pointless anyway. Pure tokenism. Starboard Tack Jun 2012 #65
"Gun Enthusiasm" is discussion of RKBA and Gun Control. aikoaiko Jun 2012 #50
I agree. Also, I stole your idea in a new OP. Sorry! DanTex Jun 2012 #51
My opinion is that a single, inclusive Group to talk about all aspects of petronius Jun 2012 #52
Allowing technical topics will dilute the forum from the discussion of legal rights SkatmanRoth Jun 2012 #43
Quite the opposite- many laws are based on technical aspects of guns aikoaiko Jun 2012 #47
The example of Rep McCarthy is about laws concerning guns SkatmanRoth Jun 2012 #66
True, but understanding firearms better in the first place may lead to fewer silly laws... aikoaiko Jun 2012 #68
I cringe at the thought of 'Lounge' like activities when I want to know about ownership rights SkatmanRoth Jun 2012 #69
One could argue that the AWB was a disaster because of the lack of knowledge about guns Kaleva Jun 2012 #48
Yes, the AWB was a law that confused cosmetic features with functionality SkatmanRoth Jun 2012 #67
The proposed extension has nothing to do with "Justice & Public Safety" muriel_volestrangler Jun 2012 #55
I don't think you could put discusions about guns for self defense under "Recreation" Kaleva Jun 2012 #56
On the other hand, an inclusive group in J & PS reiterates that the main focus petronius Jun 2012 #57
kick aikoaiko Jun 2012 #70
The two-group option seems to be the better option. ManiacJoe Jun 2012 #71
I find the two group option interesting Kaleva Jun 2012 #74
kick-about 12 hours to go. Kaleva Jun 2012 #75
I might have been willing to support the two-group option, if only its supporters hadn't stooped to Common Sense Party Jun 2012 #76
I would suggest though, that those with 'Two-groups' as their first choice should petronius Jun 2012 #77
Expand the SoP in a different way discntnt_irny_srcsm Jun 2012 #78
You were about the only one supporting such an idea during the 1st poll Kaleva Jun 2012 #79
I will start a poll asking if others can accept this: discntnt_irny_srcsm Jun 2012 #80
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