MtMan-List: Off-list replies to "Re: Cabelas Flintlock"

[Jim Colburn <jc60714@navix.net>]

Washtahay-
	I must say, I have enjoyed the many off-list replies to my comments in
Re:Cabelas Flintlock".  To save myself time, I am replying to the list. 
	Generally speaking, the replies to me have fallen into three categories:
1. Death threats; 2. Comments on my perceived masculinity (or lack
thereof); and 3. Personal attacks.  Responses follow.
	Death threats.  I request you guys get together and do this in groups of
three, I could use the entertainment.  Please do do this while I am
alone-my friends will insist I share.  And no, the day will never come when
you see me  unarmed.
	Comments on my perceived masculinity (or lack thereof).  Ask your mothers,
sisters, wives, and daughters-they all say I do it better than you.
	Personal attacks:  Grow up.  One of the more literate examples is at the
bottom of this post, along with my response.
	I can't believe the emotional investment people seem to have in their
decision to purchase a particular firearm!  Simply because someone
disagrees with you is no reason to threaten to "cach you at a dondy and cut
you r face off".  If you are happy with the weapon you have chosen, great-I
am happy for you.  But when you say "its a great gun, I only had to fix
this, that, and the other thing" you are acknowledging that the weapon you
chose is not adequate for the purpose for which you purchased it.  You did
buy that rifle to SHOOT didn't you? 
	I am at a loss as to how to respond when someone insists that their rifle
is "authentic" when even the manufacturer acknowledges that it is not an
accurate reproduction and was never intended to be one.  I have to believe
this person is joking.  Surely no one would demonstrate their ignorance in
such a manner, would they?
	Have a nice evening.  I get to figure out how to set a filter in this
e-mail program...
LongWalker c. du B., etc
 
One of the more literate replies received off list, and my response:	
>>Date: Wed, 11 Nov 1998 18:09:49 -0600
>>From: Jeff Powers <kestrel@ticon.net>
>>
>>What do you consider full time? My day is 16 hours long counting the
>>commute. And I do not have time for TV. I believe you admitted to buying a
>>"cheap" gun for your ex, what happened she get tired of your obsession?
>>So with working 2 "full time jobs" and working at a gas station on the week
>>ends,when do you have time to go to rendezvous or on a trek
>	Generally speaking, full time is considered to be 40+ hours per week.  I
bought the CVA Squirrel Rifle for my wife when she stated she would like to
have one to shoot-not because it was "cheap".  The reason for the divorce
has nothing to do with what you suggest, but frankly it is none of your
business.  I never said I am currently "working at a gas station on the
week ends"-I suggested that as a possible way (one I have used in the past)
to gain the money to acquire a more-desirable item.  When do I have time to
go to rendezvous or on a trek?  You'll never know, we are selective about
who we invite.   
	Having more entertaining ways to spend my time than responding to the
demands of individuals with a mental age <5 years, no further messages on
this subject will be acknowledged.
	Have a nice day.