Posted: 10/27/2008 3:22:37 PM EDT
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So I'm writing a paper on subcultures for my college exposition class.
So basically I'm allowed to do it on any subculture including online ones. So here are my questions: 1. What brings you to this site and why do you like to be here? 2. What other interests are you into other than guns? 3. What is your political party? 4. What makes this site unique amongst so many other, in that the level of community interaction is stronger? 5. What is your career? 6. What is your highest level of education (High School Diploma, GED, Associates of Art) 7. Any other interesting comments. Thanks a lot for any interest you have I really need to get this paper done soon! |
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1. What brings you to this site and why do you like to be here?
I Like the internet, and this is the number one internet tough gun site 2. What other interests are you into other than guns? Ammo 3. What is your political party? I went to a political party once, but it was BYOB and everybody kept horking off mine 4. What makes this site unique amongst so many other, in that the level of community interaction is stronger? we all like guns and ammo, according to Heinlein a well armed society is a polite society... so obviously ARFCOM will be well mannered 5. What is your career? I go check out how dirty the jobs for Mike Rowe before he decides to put them on TV 6. What is your highest level of education (High School Diploma, GED, Associates of Art) Masters 7. Any other interesting comments. I like turtles |
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So I'm writing a paper on subcultures for my college exposition class. So basically I'm allowed to do it on any subculture including online ones. So here are my questions: 1. What brings you to this site and why do you like to be here? I like the pictures, I learn alot, Like minded individuals 2. What other interests are you into other than guns? Wait, theres other interests?  Running, ROTC, Sports
3. What is your political party? Independent 4. What makes this site unique amongst so many other, in that the level of community interaction is stronger? Its one of the few places 2A supporters can talk without being branded as wackos. Many of us have other things that bind us (eg Military) 5. What is your career? Student, 2LT before too long 6. What is your highest level of education (High School Diploma, GED, Associates of Art) HS Diploma 7. Any other interesting comments. Thanks a lot for any interest you have I really need to get this paper done soon! |
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This ARFCOM training video will explain everything.
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So I'm writing a paper on subcultures for my college exposition class. So basically I'm allowed to do it on any subculture including online ones. So here are my questions: 1. What brings you to this site and why do you like to be here? I came for the technical side when the AWB sunset. I like it here for the tech and the mostly like minded folks. 2. What other interests are you into other than guns? Hunting, fishing, sports... 3. What is your political party? Officially, I'm a republican. 4. What makes this site unique amongst so many other, in that the level of community interaction is stronger? Because most here not only have a hobby in common, but also have many morals and principles in common. 5. What is your career? Operations Manager for an international valve company 6. What is your highest level of education (High School Diploma, GED, Associates of Art) Bachelors degree from LSU 7. Any other interesting comments. Fuck Obama Thanks a lot for any interest you have I really need to get this paper done soon! Good luck on your paper! 
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So I'm writing a paper on subcultures for my college exposition class. So basically I'm allowed to do it on any subculture including online ones. So here are my questions: 1. What brings you to this site and why do you like to be here? Husband started coming here and recently got me hooked- I love the diversity of conversations here. 2. What other interests are you into other than guns? I'm a mom of three kids and I work outside the home- no time for other interests 3. What is your political party? Card carrying Republican 4. What makes this site unique amongst so many other, in that the level of community interaction is stronger? The diversity of people is amazing to me- diversity in education, careers, location, etc... and the intelligent conversations that occur but also the trivial ones as well. I can ask anything and someone will have an answer and so far no one has given me any grief for being a woman and in a mostly guy dominated location. Its also nice to not see the catty conversations that can occur on many sites where women are the predominant posters. Of course, I've always been the type to go hang out with the guys at family gatherings and listen to shop talk anyway. 5. What is your career? High School Teacher 6. What is your highest level of education (High School Diploma, GED, Associates of Art) Masters of Health Administration- working on the second masters degree now and some work towards PhD. 7. Any other interesting comments. Thanks a lot for any interest you have I really need to get this paper done soon! Good luck on your paper! |
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Porque? Porque! FAILUE AT SPANISH Its: Por que? (Actually its: ¿Por qué?, but i assume you don't want to dick around with punctuation )
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So I'm writing a paper on subcultures for my college exposition class. So basically I'm allowed to do it on any subculture including online ones. So here are my questions: 1. What brings you to this site and why do you like to be here? I came for the guns, I stay cause I'm bored
2. What other interests are you into other than guns? Physics, biology, spanish, religion/mythology, pie
3. What is your political party? I'm conservative, i'll leave it at that. 4. What makes this site unique amongst so many other, in that the level of community interaction is stronger? I like this place because no one will ever agree on a topic even if there is a single correct answer (like a math problem) always plenty to discuss
5. What is your career? Engineer 6. What is your highest level of education (High School Diploma, GED, Associates of Art) Masters 7. Any other interesting comments. FUCK OBAMA Thanks a lot for any interest you have I really need to get this paper done soon! |
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So I'm writing a paper on subcultures for my college exposition class. So basically I'm allowed to do it on any subculture including online ones. So here are my questions: 1. What brings you to this site and why do you like to be here? The interesting people and different opinions are fascinating and help me to form my own opinions from everything political to how to protect my herby cruby 2. What other interests are you into other than guns? Horseback riding (fox hunting in particular), politics, and current events 3. What is your political party? Republican 4. What makes this site unique amongst so many other, in that the level of community interaction is stronger? Even though there are a crap load of assholes, their are more nice people here. And I know that if something is said here and is supposed to be a fact, there are tons of people that are making sure that it is in fact true.
5. What is your career? I'm a full time student, part time nanny 6. What is your highest level of education (High School Diploma, GED, Associates of Art) High School so far 
7. Any other interesting comments. No matter how sick of politics I may be, there is always someone here to make me laugh. Thanks a lot for any interest you have I really need to get this paper done soon! Oh yeah, FUCK OBAMA!! |
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1. What brings you to this site and why do you like to be here?
A heavy interest in firearms and the general community of somewhat like-minded adults to converse with on varying topics. 2. What other interests are you into other than guns? Computers, girlfriend, quality (not quantity) alcohol of varying forms. 3. What is your political party? Repub. 4. What makes this site unique amongst so many other, in that the level of community interaction is stronger? The site has a larger, more active member base that effectively spans other hobbies and interests, which allow for more interesting topics beyond firearm related discussion. Most other sites are smaller, or have less, or no off topic (general discussion) discussion that brings members together. 5. What is your career? I work in the beverage (mostly alcohol) marketing industry as a dept manager. 6. What is your highest level of education (High School Diploma, GED, Associates of Art) Associates with Bachelors in the spring. 7. Any other interesting comments. Limit your time to this site when you have school work to do. Do that first, then, join the discussion. |
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So I'm writing a paper on subcultures for my college exposition class. So basically I'm allowed to do it on any subculture including online ones. So here are my questions: 1. What brings you to this site and why do you like to be here? I was looking for information on guns. I stay for the laughs, and the information. 2. What other interests are you into other than guns? Anything outdoors, especially backpacking and rock climbing. Photography. Parasitology and microbiology. 3. What is your political party? Republican. 4. What makes this site unique amongst so many other, in that the level of community interaction is stronger? It's large, so once you learn to dig through the BS, there are a lot of very knowledgeable people on this site in almost every area; not just in firearms. 5. What is your career? Student. Although I've been working in a clerical position for the last few years for $$. 6. What is your highest level of education (High School Diploma, GED, Associates of Art)? I have an AS in biology, and am a year away from a BS in Microbiology with a chem minor. 7. Any other interesting comments. F*** Obama. Thanks a lot for any interest you have I really need to get this paper done soon! My stuff in red. |
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1. What brings you to this site and why do you like to be here? 2. What other interests are you into other than guns? 3. What is your political party? 4. What makes this site unique amongst so many other, in that the level of community interaction is stronger? 5. What is your career? 6. What is your highest level of education (High School Diploma, GED, Associates of Art) 7. Any other interesting comments. Thanks a lot for any interest you have I really need to get this paper done soon! 1. I was googling something and the first link that popped up was one to this site. I probably wouldn't have come here to post and comment, except that I was familiar with the site name due to some interaction I've had with people from this site on a web-based game. As to the second part of the question, I'm not yet sure whether I like being here, LOL, but it's been interesting reading the few times I've come here lately to poke around. 2. I'm not really "into" guns, however my knowledge about them and the gun culture, while still pathetic by any standard, has increased exponentially over the past few months. Other interests... I read a lot, and enjoy cooking. 3. I'm a Democrat. (I can hear the cries of "Off with her head!" already) 4. I'm not yet very familiar with the community here, but there seem to be many like-minded individuals, some with common backgrounds, so I imagine there is a lot of comradarie based on shared/similar experiences. Everyone should have a place where they can be among people who "get" them. 5. Research Scientist 6. Masters degree 7. I'm not very interesting; sorry.
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So I'm writing a paper on subcultures for my college exposition class. So basically I'm allowed to do it on any subculture including online ones. So here are my questions: 1. What brings you to this site and why do you like to be here? Access to breaking news and subsequent discussions. Near-instantaneous access to a wealth of knowledge related to my primary hobby. I also stalk DK-Prof. 2. What other interests are you into other than guns? Beer. 3. What is your political party? Republican 4. What makes this site unique amongst so many other, in that the level of community interaction is stronger? A certain degree of comradeship and recognizable personas. 5. What is your career? Teacher 6. What is your highest level of education (High School Diploma, GED, Associates of Art) Masters in Education 7. Any other interesting comments. I would suggest that you include information on long-standing jokes and understandings on Arfcom. I would avoid SIIHPAPP, however. Also feel free to point out a wide range of opinions on various issues. The only thing we all agree on is guns go boom. Thanks a lot for any interest you have I really need to get this paper done soon! |
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I don't mean to offend anyone and it's not for profiling.
The paper is basically how people get along and what brings them together. So you can rest assured that none of the individual information will get into the paper, I'm just asking around a general idea of why Ar15.com. |
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So I'm writing a paper on subcultures for my college exposition class. So basically I'm allowed to do it on any subculture including online ones. So here are my questions: 1. What brings you to this site and why do you like to be here? I was looking for AR info and stayed because I found many like-minded persons. 2. What other interests are you into other than guns? Pie, Ham radio, preparedness, metal detecting, ... 3. What is your political party? Registered as Independent because I don't like to be classified, but I'll be changing to Republican because I've found that's what I am. Maybe it will cut down on the Dems calling me too! 4. What makes this site unique amongst so many other, in that the level of community interaction is stronger? Zombies, and our desire to unite against them! 5. What is your career? Data networks, and all that's involved. Anything technical or electronic. 6. What is your highest level of education (High School Diploma, GED, Associates of Art) AAS 7. Any other interesting comments. FUCK OBAMA! Thanks a lot for any interest you have I really need to get this paper done soon! |
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1. What brings you to this site and why do you like to be here?
I've been coming to this website since I was 14. I'm 24 now and I think I'm still here because it is a habit/addiction and because there is always something weird or just flat out interesting going on. The high consentration of nerds and geeks and former and current military people makes for an interesting place. Its also because this website is a valuble resource that has taught me things that have helped me tremendously in life. Its made me a better car driver. Its made be a better college student. Its taught me how to fix or make things. Its helped me read people and gauge various personalities and social situations better. ect ect 2. What other interests are you into other than guns? I like researching trends in computer hardware. I'm obsessed with everything music related. I love opera, rock music and recording and mixing music. I like to lift weights. I take a strong interest in geopolitics and read quite a bit about the different politcal and military situations and realities throughout the world. I'm very interested in sociology, just because I like to see how and why groups of people interact and do things together. I love psychology and would make a good psychologist, but I won't dare go into it because the people who go into it are fucked in the head and seem to only go into it in order fix or understand themselves and others. I could go on, but it doesn't matter...
3. What is your political party? I refuse to have one. I hate to say it, but I don't believe in our politcal system anymore. Its BS and the only thing that matters is if you are wealthy and powerful and you have your own lobbying group... or if you go into politics and only give a crap about staying in power. 4. What makes this site unique amongst so many other, in that the level of community interaction is stronger? The HUGEEEEEEEEEEE percentage of INTJs and nerds and geeks. I'm serious... 5. What is your career? Professional cynic and college student. 6. What is your highest level of education (High School Diploma, GED, Associates of Art) I'm in college knocking out my Associate of Science... I'm eventually going to get a doctorate, but I'm slowly specializing in certain areas of medicine before I attempt that. 7. Any other interesting comments. Nerds like guns... Seriously, they are emotionally obsessive and like black toys that kill things from a distance.
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I don't mean to offend anyone and it's not for profiling. The paper is basically how people get along and what brings them together. So you can rest assured that none of the individual information will get into the paper, I'm just asking around a general idea of why Ar15.com. I've got no problem with it. Its better to ask for some input then to BS your way through a paper. I've been known to BS my way through papers and never enjoy it... One time I wrote a huge ethics interview paper and made up the whole thing. I felt bad, but I enjoyed the A.
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I don't mean to offend anyone and it's not for profiling. The paper is basically how people get along and what brings them together. So you can rest assured that none of the individual information will get into the paper, I'm just asking around a general idea of why Ar15.com. The post NoStockBikes made is interesting, and at least a brief discussion of that issue should probably be included in your paper somewhere. Polling like this, in a post on an internet forum asking for responses, results in a self-selecting sample; that is, the responses you get will not necessarily give you a true picture of the feelings of the community. Based on what NoStockBikes posted, that may be particularly true in this subculture... which is an interesting subject on its own. |
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I don't mean to offend anyone and it's not for profiling. The paper is basically how people get along and what brings them together. So you can rest assured that none of the individual information will get into the paper, I'm just asking around a general idea of why Ar15.com. The post NoStockBikes made is interesting, and at least a brief discussion of that issue should probably be included in your paper somewhere. Polling like this, in a post on an internet forum asking for responses, results in a self-selecting sample; that is, the responses you get will not necessarily give you a true picture of the feelings of the community. Based on what NoStockBikes posted, that may be particularly true in this subculture... which is an interesting subject on its own. One has to ask though, is zinfandel and the OP the same person or pals working together? Enquiring minds want to know! |
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I don't mean to offend anyone and it's not for profiling. The paper is basically how people get along and what brings them together. So you can rest assured that none of the individual information will get into the paper, I'm just asking around a general idea of why Ar15.com. The post NoStockBikes made is interesting, and at least a brief discussion of that issue should probably be included in your paper somewhere. Polling like this, in a post on an internet forum asking for responses, results in a self-selecting sample; that is, the responses you get will not necessarily give you a true picture of the feelings of the community. Based on what NoStockBikes posted, that may be particularly true in this subculture... which is an interesting subject on its own. One has to ask though, is zinfandel and the OP the same person or pals working together? Enquiring minds want to know! Neither! I don't know the OP, and I think, just based on this thread, that our posting styles are a little different.
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1. What brings you to this site and why do you like to be here? It is the largest firearms community on the net that I am aware of. I enjoy the people and the politics. 2. What other interests are you into other than guns? I also like FWD turbo mopars 3. What is your political party? I consider myself a libertarian. 4. What makes this site unique amongst so many other, in that the level of community interaction is stronger? I think the hometown forums etc. have a big part in it. 5. What is your career? Educator 6. What is your highest level of education (High School Diploma, GED, Associates of Art) Currently in grad school 7. Any other interesting comments. F Obama |
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I don't mean to offend anyone and it's not for profiling. The paper is basically how people get along and what brings them together. So you can rest assured that none of the individual information will get into the paper, I'm just asking around a general idea of why Ar15.com. I've got no problem with it. Its better to ask for some input then to BS your way through a paper. I've been known to BS my way through papers and never enjoy it... One time I wrote a huge ethics interview paper and made up the whole thing. I felt bad, but I enjoyed the A. Wow 
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So I'm writing a paper on subcultures for my college exposition class. So basically I'm allowed to do it on any subculture including online ones. So here are my questions: 1. What brings you to this site and why do you like to be here? My Computer. Interest in Ars and other Survivial related Items (I hunt and fish) TP is your friend. 2. What other interests are you into other than guns? Family Fishing 3. What is your political party? INdy but tend to Rep due to 2nd Ammd issues 4. What makes this site unique amongst so many other, in that the level of community interaction is stronger? Big Lots of info The answer to life is not 9mm vs 45. But it will be brought up about every other month ( I like the 40 cal) 5. What is your career? Genartor Service Tech. Former electrian but was introduced to Outsourcing and Reductions in Force. Change is NOT Good. 6. What is your highest level of education (High School Diploma, GED, Associates of Art) BS 7. Any other interesting comments. Fuck OBHO Thanks a lot for any interest you have I really need to get this paper done soon! |
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I don't mean to offend anyone and it's not for profiling. The paper is basically how people get along and what brings them together. So you can rest assured that none of the individual information will get into the paper, I'm just asking around a general idea of why Ar15.com. The post NoStockBikes made is interesting, and at least a brief discussion of that issue should probably be included in your paper somewhere. Polling like this, in a post on an internet forum asking for responses, results in a self-selecting sample; that is, the responses you get will not necessarily give you a true picture of the feelings of the community. Based on what NoStockBikes posted, that may be particularly true in this subculture... which is an interesting subject on its own. It's definitely interesting in the way word, and yes I do understand that I won't get a "true" picture of the community. In fact I've noticed a lot of people tend to stick to specific areas in the forums, some being wider such as the general AR-15 or AK-47 forums or specific areas such as the Retro forums. It will definitely be interesting how this paper turns out. But alas, there should be no worries, it will be in a positive light seeing how I'm trying to dissuade any misinformed stereotypes any one in my class has about gun owners (specifically gun owners on AR-15 ).
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1. What brings you to this site and why do you like to be here? The internet and DSL get me here. I think the political points of view are generally why I stay. 2. What other interests are you into other than guns?
Guitar 3. What is your political party?
Libertarian but usually votes Republican 4. What makes this site unique amongst so many other, in that the level of community interaction is stronger?
Unlike many other sites that seem to fade with time, this site seems to go on, although I have noticed it has gotten a younger feel over the years (which may just mean I'm getting older). But initially, I came to this site to learn, and I think this site, unlike many other sites, actually can have some pretty valuable information. 5. What is your career?
Professor Dentistry 6. What is your highest level of education (High School Diploma, GED, Associates of Art)
DDS PhD 7. Any other interesting comments.
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One time I wrote a huge ethics interview paper and made up the whole thing.  That's gotta be a Stephen Wright joke. Absolutely priceless.
No, half the reason I decided to make up the interview was because I knew it was unethical and funny to write an unethical ethics paper and try to pass it off as real.
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I don't mean to offend anyone and it's not for profiling. The paper is basically how people get along and what brings them together. So you can rest assured that none of the individual information will get into the paper, I'm just asking around a general idea of why Ar15.com. I've got no problem with it. Its better to ask for some input then to BS your way through a paper. I've been known to BS my way through papers and never enjoy it... One time I wrote a huge ethics interview paper and made up the whole thing. I felt bad, but I enjoyed the A. Wow I'm not shy about admiting it. I think its funny as heck.
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So I'm writing a paper on subcultures for my college exposition class. So basically I'm allowed to do it on any subculture including online ones. So here are my questions: 1. What brings you to this site and why do you like to be here? Trendy. Variety of people. At my age I like hanging out with younger people. 2. What other interests are you into other than guns? My grandchildren. 3. What is your political party? Conservative. GOP comes close sometimes. 4. What makes this site unique amongst so many other, in that the level of community interaction is stronger? High traffic. Also, there is always someone on line who knows the answer to a question. I am amazed at the broad and deep levels of expertise. 5. What is your career? Middle School teacher (second career). 6. What is your highest level of education (High School Diploma, GED, Associates of Art) M. Agriculture. 7. Any other interesting comments. It isn't difficult to find some great minds and insightful thinkers here. Thanks a lot for any interest you have I really need to get this paper done soon! |
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1. What brings you to this site and why do you like to be here?
lots of like-minded people and a great source of info for anything firearms related. 2. What other interests are you into other than guns? computer security research, programming, locksport, ham radio 3. What is your political party? republican 4. What makes this site unique amongst so many other, in that the level of community interaction is stronger? probably has to do with the very large amount of active users online at any one time 5. What is your career? IT 6. What is your highest level of education (High School Diploma, GED, Associates of Art) almost done with my BA 7. Any other interesting comments. FUCK OBAMA |
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1. What brings you to this site and why do you like to be here? I Like the internet, and this is the number one internet tough gun site 2. What other interests are you into other than guns? Ammo 3. What is your political party? I went to a political party once, but it was BYOB and everybody kept horking off mine 4. What makes this site unique amongst so many other, in that the level of community interaction is stronger? we all like guns and ammo, according to Heinlein a well armed society is a polite society... so obviously ARFCOM will be well mannered 5. What is your career? I go check out how dirty the jobs for Mike Rowe before he decides to put them on TV 6. What is your highest level of education (High School Diploma, GED, Associates of Art) Masters 7. Any other interesting comments. I like turtles 
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