I am still newbie

I have only been a member of survival monkey for a few weeks now. I was lookng for a place to post ideas and get opinion; but like most places people meet, their are alway people who want to throw a wrench in the machine. I recently deleted my post "A knife is personal". One person wrote it was too speechy and another wrote they are trying to find a reason for my thread. Opinions I understand, but if your going to just critque a post, stop reading! No one is twisting your arm to read. I don't really care for buck knives, but if it works for you "God bless". Sometimes, I find there are individuals that hangout around these places and have no life or too much time on their hand. They never really post anything because their not brave enough to put themself out there and be critque themself. But that is just my opinion. Ha ha ha.

 

Don't let what others think stop you from doing or saying what you want forum or no forum someone may get something out of it I posted threads that mean something to me and after I have there's 8 on the same thing but 10 others post something different on each one you learn more imo.

 

@timberwolf50
As one "size" doesn't fit all feet or needs, knives are similar to shoes. Because it doesn't fit their needs or preference some folks get real picky about their favorite. @chimo and I disagree about PMs and agree on many more subjects.
Everyone is here to yak, learn, share and have a good while growing or helping another grow.

@Bishop
Offered some good advice.

 

My knife criteria is cut first, cut fast, cut efficiently, and not many blades fill every function. I have used sharpened stones and some of the finest examples of blade-smithing available and everything from butchers knives, to dime-store pen knives, machetes, swords, dirks, daggers, switchblades, Bowies, bayonets, and broken glass...naturally I have my favorites but form follows function so the ones I usually carry can multi-task. The one thing I have learned is that just like firearms, ask a hundred different experts and get a hundred different answers.

 

@timberwolf50
Don't take it personal... There are some really interesting people on this forum and, for the most part, they get along really well...I think mainly because most are mature and they believe that everyone has the right to a different opinion. Personally, I have found them to be very accommodating and understanding. I am constantly saying dumb things out of ignorance of being out of the country for years and someone will always take the time to explain to me. Hell, I feel more at home outside the USA than in it but folks here are helping me to transition in a big way. And, on the other side of the coin, living so long outside the fish bowl and looking in, I can give a different, and first-hand perspective on many topics.

So... We all come here for different reasons and I believe most of it is to find like minded people which we can have intelligent conversation. This is what you will find here. And, you will ALWAYS take away more knowledge than you can give...

Oh! BTW I am a newbie also...And, I do agree 'a knife is personal' but didn't reply to your post because at the time there were some really hot topics that had my interest...and I was sick with the damn flu for almost 3 weeks and was running on fumes.

 

A knife is personal. It is a tool that you need to feel secure with. It should be something like a favorite coat, serves your purpose and is comfortable. I must have missed your thread prior to you deleting. I personally would rather read a speechy post on a knife rather then half the non-survival posts that are on this survival forum. Like all families, groups or gathering there are and will always be some that like to throw a wrench in our machine or refuse to stop and try to grasp the point. I say carry on.

 

Don't sweat it.

 

Welcome here, I have learned a lot here. I am not the best at writing but you will be treated fairly here and please continue to post.

 

I want to thank everyone for your post. Cowards would not have posted. Motomom thanks. You must be a super-mom. Moms are unrated, but so are daddies. Hell there is no such as parent these days. All I got to say.

 

Read mine sometime. I get a bit - windy.

Like someone else mentioned above, just because one person didn't take away something after reading your post, doesn't mean someone else didn't. Don't delete 'em, for sure. Hang in there, man. It's all good.

 

Rickr thanks for that reply have spent alot of time overseas myself so I hear where you are coming from. Again thank and welcome home.

 

Brokor are you telling me I am not welcome here. Just let me know. And it was your post that caused me to pull my post. Thanks serg.

 

@timberwolf50
I sincerely doubt Borkor or anyone else is telling you that you do not belong here. Basically, same as any forum type site, survival monkey has admins that do that by banning a person.

Just join with us and enjoy.

 

@Yard Dart
Well said.

 

Don't be discouraged TimberWolf....it's not necessarily any easier for the old and bold (or ruthless and toothless) here...particularly if advocating for unpopular causes or criticising popular ones. It's just a fact that some people will get butt-hurt if one doesn't agree with their pet conspiracy theory, or criticises their favourite edged, all purpose cuttin', slicin' 'n' dicin' implement.

Stick with the monkey tree....for every one who disagrees with you, there's probably some who'll agree with you, a bunch more kibitzing from the sidelines, and a whole bunch more enjoyin' the spectacle as fellow monkeys throw monkey poo at each other.