I'm posting this here rather than in "Introductions" because there are many people already posting to whom this applies. Admin - if you want to duplicate this in the "Introductions" section, feel free.

 

I can understand the need and desire for privacy, especially when the topic of discussion is guns or is gun related, but the profile is there to help you and yet I find many who leave it largely incomplete. It's not asking for a street address, just a general description of where you live, or the name of the town or county - something. A lot of us really enjoy the group shoots and knowing where people live in general, helps with car-pooling or just getting together to shoot when there are no group shoots in the offing. Age helps too. While generally I really don't care, some of you younger people might not want to get stuck with an old fart like me, on the range for an afternoon. Having a more complete profile just helps the social interaction that is so much a part of this board.

 

We are in a relatively small state, and the laws being what they are, the pool of shooters is relatively small also. Why throw a roadblock in the way of a shooting get together or an educational reloading or gun cleaning session. It's great that your here, but help others help you by being more available, informationwise.

 

That is all.

 

Adios,

 

Pizza Bob<----that's my story and I'm stickin' to it.

I agree 100%. Especially in the marketplace section. A long drive will be a deal breaker for me.

Prior to the site software change, the first response after someone puts something up for sale: "Where are you located?"

 

It can be something Generic, but I agree, fill it out.

Good point, and I just added to my profile.

Maybe have it part of the registration, name the county you reside.

good idea ray

I'm posting this here rather than in "Introductions" because there are many people already posting to whom this applies. Admin - if you want to duplicate this in the "Introductions" section, feel free.

 

I can understand the need and desire for privacy, especially when the topic of discussion is guns or is gun related, but the profile is there to help you and yet I find many who leave it largely incomplete. It's not asking for a street address, just a general description of where you live, or the name of the town or county - something. A lot of us really enjoy the group shoots and knowing where people live in general, helps with car-pooling or just getting together to shoot when there are no group shoots in the offing. Age helps too. While generally I really don't care, some of you younger people might not want to get stuck with an old fart like me, on the range for an afternoon. Having a more complete profile just helps the social interaction that is so much a part of this board.

 

We are in a relatively small state, and the laws being what they are, the pool of shooters is relatively small also. Why throw a roadblock in the way of a shooting get together or an educational reloading or gun cleaning session. It's great that your here, but help others help you by being more available, informationwise.

 

That is all.

 

Adios,

 

Pizza Bob<----that's my story and I'm stickin' to it.

at 59, you are an old fart??? You're just a whipper-snapper

Wait til you hit 75. Of course there is 75 and then there is

75 going on 35...enjoying my toys....

All the best

Kenny T

I have left a lot of this information out intentionally. This is a public forum, anyone can read what you post here. There are people who know me here and I don't mind sharing more info. with people who I get to know that make me feel comfortable sharing my info. I am more comfortable talking about certain topics if the general population doesn't know exactly who I am.

 

As far as the marketplace goes more info. is necessary, but that can be done with PM's

I have left a lot of this information out intentionally. This is a public forum, anyone can read what you post here. There are people who know me here and I don't mind sharing more info. with people who I get to know that make me feel comfortable sharing my info. I am more comfortable talking about certain topics if the general population doesn't know exactly who I am.

 

As far as the marketplace goes more info. is necessary, but that can be done with PM's

 

Noones asking for your ss number and street address, just what county you live in. Most here live in Jersey, so it isn't like we don't know what state you live in. The idea is to keep the riff raff out. Unless you don't want to stand by your posts and just start trouble, then leave everything blank. I trust guys on here that show more information as opposed to someone with a simple name, join date, and post count.

amen to all that. I'm not one to divulge private info on a public forum, but the town I live in and my first name and age (hell even my b-day in case anyone wants to get me a present ) that's no big deal.

Bob, I use to shoot at Ontelaunee years ago. I loved that place.

These are the small details that allow our community to keep its neighborly feel, unlike the bigger national gun forums. It just lets you feel like you are interacting with a fellow NJ shooter, rather than a screen name from god only knows where. Besides, its not like we are asking you to walk through a full body scanner or something.....

Noones asking for your ss number and street address, just what county you live in. Most here live in Jersey, so it isn't like we don't know what state you live in. The idea is to keep the riff raff out. Unless you don't want to stand by your posts and just start trouble, then leave everything blank. I trust guys on here that show more information as opposed to someone with a simple name, join date, and post count.

If it makes you feel more comfortable, yes I am from Jersey, but not knowing more about me personally doesn't mean I looking to start trouble with anybody. I am here for the same reason as all the other regular users, I share a passion for firearms in a state that looks upon that activity disapprovingly. I enjoy learning and sharing whatever I can about guns and all aspects related to them.

The majority of the active users here seem like good people I would like to get to know better and have no problem sharing my info. with. I will more than likely meet you sometime at a function that was organized here, and would be more than happy to share more details about me in a setting where the entire world doesn't have access to who I am and what I say.

done and done!

I understand the need for PERSEC-- very much so. I've waffled on putting what town I live in vs. what county, deciding on the county. Though its a generalization putting my county, I agree with the idea that it is a benefit to give trusted members an idea of where I am generally located when it comes to networking.

:ph34r:

Bob, I use to shoot at Ontelaunee years ago. I loved that place.

 

 

It's an hour thirty to forty-five minute drive for me, but given the facilities and the annual membership rate, it's worth it to me even if I only get up there once a year.

 

They have improved the rifle ranges now, with all firing points under cover. We held a Sig Forum shoot there in the past, and plan to again in the spring. It is members only, but, again, it's cheap enough that isn't a hindrance, even for a one-time shoot. We have someone local who represents new members at the required meeting. Works out well.

 

Adios,

 

Pizza Bob

If it makes you feel more comfortable, yes I am from Jersey, but not knowing more about me personally doesn't mean I looking to start trouble with anybody. I am here for the same reason as all the other regular users, I share a passion for firearms in a state that looks upon that activity disapprovingly. I enjoy learning and sharing whatever I can about guns and all aspects related to them.

The majority of the active users here seem like good people I would like to get to know better and have no problem sharing my info. with. I will more than likely meet you sometime at a function that was organized here, and would be more than happy to share more details about me in a setting where the entire world doesn't have access to who I am and what I say.

 

Like Maideneddie said, this really isn't a national forum with guys all of the country. The person you are chatting with is within a 2 and a half hour drive, and that's from one end to another. Not knowing your home range or county kinda limits what people might ask you or where you shoot at if they wanna meet up. Think of it as an ice-breaker.

I agree 100%. Especially in the marketplace section. A long drive will be a deal breaker for me.

 

I agree 99.8% with a 0.2% margin of error.

I have made a new friend through the forum, we live a mile away from each other and both work in EMS, but without the forum I wouldn't have known him. I understand some people have a fear of giving too much information and there is little that can be done to convince them otherwise. For those who are not afraid this is a good way to meet and communicate. While we are a minority in this state, I am not the only 34 year old gun owner on Siegtown Road in Swainton. I'm Ok if people know that.

Side note: when viewing on an iPhone the location does not come up.

+1 If I didn't mention my town, I wouldn't have Glenn as a pal (we live about 10 minutes away from each other)...to school me in firearms, sponsor me for a range membership and make derogatory comments about my ethnicity

Great post.

 

Not going to rehash what everyone else has already said. Pretty much everyone has a profile filled out, ie, home town, some list age, birthday, most fill out home range. Most of the guys that shoot together know each other on a first name basis, and that is how it is in chat most of the time. For that reason, about a year ago, , we started putting our first name in the sig of the posts.

 

As far as privacy is concerned... unless you have a unique name, or have your username your full name, no one is going to find anything about you, unless they have a need to, ie court order. In those cases..., they can just contact your ISP and see what you are doing. Besides... just how many folks have your info already... just count every COE form you have... I bet half the forum has Lunker's or CSJ's personal info.

Great post.

 

Not going to rehash what everyone else has already said. Pretty much everyone has a profile filled out, ie, home town, some list age, birthday, most fill out home range. Most of the guys that shoot together know each other on a first name basis, and that is how it is in chat most of the time. For that reason, about a year ago, , we started putting our first name in the sig of the posts.

 

As far as privacy is concerned... unless you have a unique name, or have your username your full name, no one is going to find anything about you, unless they have a need to, ie court order. In those cases..., they can just contact your ISP and see what you are doing. Besides... just how many folks have your info already... just count every COE form you have... I bet half the forum has Lunker's or CSJ's personal info.

 

+1000

The government knows who you are! Your identity won't be stolen by a little info here

 

If you've got a Facebook account, you've got more info out there than in here.

Edited November 27, 201015 yr by Krdshrk

I bet half the forum has Lunker's or CSJ's personal info.

Yes and Yes

Yes and Yes

 

Kinda, but yeah

You know where to send the Christmas Gifts.

Updated mine. After the forum update I didn't even remember to change my profile.

Updated mine. After the forum update I didn't even remember to change my profile.

You still gotta fix your avatar picture!

who gave me a negative? Damn that's ruff.