Has Arfcom made you a better person?

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Posted: 9/2/2015 11:05:12 PM EDT

It has taught me to not covet another man's positions but to instead work toward bettering my own family. Also it has given me the ability (through aggregated news topics) to relate to almost anyone. Even in Okinawa I was able to discuss China's aggression into Japanese waters.

I love you AR15.com

Posted: 9/2/2015 11:05:36 PM EDT

[#1]

ehh probably not

Posted: 9/2/2015 11:06:50 PM EDT

[#2]

Yes, very bitter now after spending a few years here.

Posted: 9/2/2015 11:09:00 PM EDT

[#3]

Nothing internet related makes anyone a better person.

Posted: 9/2/2015 11:09:46 PM EDT

[#4]

No, reading what is happening in this country and the world every day helps nothing.

Posted: 9/2/2015 11:10:13 PM EDT

[#5]

Nope.

It's does expose me to a greater slice of this country's inhabitants on a regular basis. I get to see some extremely smart and funny folks, but they're offset by the narrow minded and backwards members of this board. It's kind of a wash.

Posted: 9/2/2015 11:10:54 PM EDT

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Jaded maybe but I'm not bitter towards anything. In direct relation to my life I see failing bit not bitterness. I do know people who became entrapped in their bitterness and live sad lives

Posted: 9/2/2015 11:13:01 PM EDT

[#7]

Actually, much better politically informed and schooled on why less gov and vote with your wallet works. Don't buy from companies that have shitty policies, don't make more laws to regulate them.

Posted: 9/2/2015 11:15:17 PM EDT

[#8]

I am much better informed on geopolitical event than before, given that the economic/investment threads make me weep for humanity.

Posted: 9/2/2015 11:15:29 PM EDT

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It has taught me to not covet another man's positions but to instead work toward bettering my own family. Also it has given me the ability (through aggregated news topics) to relate to almost anyone. Even in Okinawa I was able to discuss China's aggression into Japanese waters.

I love you AR15.com

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Are you kidding? Arfcom taught me the meaning of the word 'covet.'

Posted: 9/2/2015 11:15:32 PM EDT

[#10]

Yes

Posted: 9/2/2015 11:15:59 PM EDT

[#11]

No.

Posted: 9/2/2015 11:16:28 PM EDT

[#12]

Better at spending money quickly.

Posted: 9/2/2015 11:17:31 PM EDT

[#13]

Probably.

Granted I was an all around bad person before I joined here so it's not like it was that hard.

Posted: 9/2/2015 11:17:54 PM EDT

[#14]

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Nope.

It's does expose me to a greater slice of this country's inhabitants on a regular basis. I get to see some extremely smart and funny folks, but they're are offset by the narrow minded and backwards members of this board. It's kind of a wash.

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You have to filter. Ducks swim in the sun, the rain, and can swim under water if needed. Things are sideways now on this board but I remember reupping the membership of that guy who's RV would not start. I cried reading that thread. It balances out the vitriol we (me included) get here.

Posted: 9/2/2015 11:18:16 PM EDT

[#15]

I don't know if Arfcom specifically had anything to do with anything, but I have never been happier in my life since I have belonged here. That much is true. As I said though, don't know if Arfcom is to be credited with this, but eh. It is all good.

Posted: 9/2/2015 11:19:41 PM EDT

[#16]

I'm more informed.

The breaking news here is fuckin TIER 1.

Posted: 9/2/2015 11:19:42 PM EDT

[#17]

LOL

Posted: 9/2/2015 11:20:26 PM EDT

[#18]

It answered a lot of my questions over the years regarding ar 15's . When I discovered gd I made an account and well..... You know

Posted: 9/2/2015 11:22:01 PM EDT

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Granted I was an all around bad person before I joined here so it's not like it was that hard.

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Posted: 9/2/2015 11:22:44 PM EDT

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Are you kidding? Arfcom taught me the meaning of the word 'covet.'

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It has taught me to not covet another man's positions but to instead work toward bettering my own family. Also it has given me the ability (through aggregated news topics) to relate to almost anyone. Even in Okinawa I was able to discuss China's aggression into Japanese waters.

I love you AR15.com

Are you kidding? Arfcom taught me the meaning of the word 'covet.'

I would agree but at the same time those users have been more dedicated than I and I realize they are reaping three rewards of that dedication

Posted: 9/2/2015 11:23:36 PM EDT

[#21]

It fucking better not have.

Posted: 9/2/2015 11:24:00 PM EDT

[#22]

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Granted I was an all around bad person before I joined here so it's not like it was that hard.

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You're a /b do anything would improve your soul

Posted: 9/2/2015 11:27:08 PM EDT

[#23]

It has made me the ultimate cynic.

Posted: 9/2/2015 11:32:19 PM EDT

[#24]

This was probably a dumb thread

I'm a socially awkward introverted bum

Posted: 9/2/2015 11:34:46 PM EDT

[#25]

Better person? Not sure about that.

Better informed? Heck yeah. This place is a great source of information and facts, serious or silly.

Posted: 9/2/2015 11:36:46 PM EDT

[#26]

Eh, maybe a little bitter.

Posted: 9/2/2015 11:37:19 PM EDT

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It's going good don't jinx.

Posted: 9/2/2015 11:37:23 PM EDT

[#28]

I was already a facetious ass, but arfcom has helped me hone my skills.

Posted: 9/2/2015 11:39:21 PM EDT

[#29]

It has

Posted: 9/2/2015 11:40:17 PM EDT

[#30]

Well. GD has taught me that I will die to a multitude of things, from Ebola to the end of the world next month.

Posted: 9/2/2015 11:40:40 PM EDT

[#31]

I has made me a better tr......

nevermind.

Posted: 9/2/2015 11:40:43 PM EDT

[#32]

In some ways, yes.

Posted: 9/2/2015 11:44:14 PM EDT

[#33]

GD is more reliable for news than Fox. Of course, I don't want to see your mugs (no offense intended).

Posted: 9/2/2015 11:44:53 PM EDT

[#34]

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Posted: 9/2/2015 11:46:34 PM EDT

[#35]

It taught me what real evil is.

Posted: 9/2/2015 11:46:47 PM EDT

[#36]

Echo chamber reinforces the ego. GD is the best expenditure/entertainment ratio I've found outside of...

Posted: 9/2/2015 11:46:51 PM EDT

[#37]

Nope, that was my wife.

Sorry folks.

Posted: 9/2/2015 11:47:21 PM EDT

[#38]

Yes. I had strayed from some of my morals as I thought there was no one left that respected them. Weeding through all the bullshit here I see some great men that have inspired me to be a better man.

/seriousness in GD

Posted: 9/2/2015 11:47:38 PM EDT

[#39]

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Nope.

It's does expose me to a greater slice of this country's inhabitants on a regular basis. I get to see some extremely smart and funny folks, but they're are offset by the narrow minded and backwards members of this board. It's kind of a wash.

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Posted: 9/2/2015 11:48:53 PM EDT

[#40]

On the contrary, I feel I've made arfcom a better place by being here.

Posted: 9/2/2015 11:51:29 PM EDT

[#41]

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You have to filter. Ducks swim in the sun, the rain, and can swim under water if needed. Things are sideways now on this board but I remember reupping the membership of that guy who's RV would not start. I cried reading that thread. It balances out the vitriol we (me included) get here.

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Nope.

It's does expose me to a greater slice of this country's inhabitants on a regular basis. I get to see some extremely smart and funny folks, but they're offset by the narrow minded and backwards members of this board. It's kind of a wash.

You have to filter. Ducks swim in the sun, the rain, and can swim under water if needed. Things are sideways now on this board but I remember reupping the membership of that guy who's RV would not start. I cried reading that thread. It balances out the vitriol we (me included) get here.

After being here going on 13 years, I do filter a lot of shit out. There are just moments of galactic scale stupidity that make me sad for this country.

Posted: 9/2/2015 11:53:46 PM EDT

[#42]

Probably not.

Posted: 9/2/2015 11:54:21 PM EDT

[#43]

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Well. GD has taught me that I will die to a multitude of things, from Ebola to the end of the world next month.

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I thought the end of the world was this month. I'm gonna have to buy more beer.

Posted: 9/2/2015 11:58:57 PM EDT

[#44]

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It taught me what real evil is.

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Go on....

Posted: 9/3/2015 12:02:45 AM EDT

[#45]

It has taught me that no matter how fucked up my day is , somebody has it worse.

It has taught me that feeling sorry for yourself will get you nowhere.

When I lost my boy 4 years ago it taught me that there are a metric shit ton of unbelievably caring people on this board who truly care about their fellow man. Posts , IM's and calls from people I will probably never meet face to face that kept me sane and honest to god kept me from eating a bullet myself.

Has it made me a better person??? Damn right it has. As much bullshit as this place has it is still a place where you find a lot of true compassion. Thank you all so much..........Denver D