The way I look at it, I like this forum too much for the reasons Printcraft said. I learn about guns and a lot of other stuff and I have fun with a bunch of people who know more about guns (and many other things) than I do.
I get to do all that around here and I'm not going to worry about something I can't do. I mean, it's a gun forum, it's not the we're being kept down by the man or something.
And I do get why the mods want to keep things civil. If certain subject were let to be freely talked about it could totally change the direct of the form. That might be enjoyed by a few. But not the many. I don't want to be involve with a forum that had a total hate of any one group be it race, point of view, religion or what ever the heck.
I love to talk politics. I really enjoy talking with those that have a different opinion. I love to banter with people. But I do know when some people take things to seriously. Or at least I try to catch it. I don't get confrontational at least not purposely so. It's called having people skills. Some have it. Some don't. You just can't banter or talk politics with some people. I have figure out who most of those are here. There are very very few people on this list that I don't want to meet. I think a lot of you are really awesome. I enjoy my time on this forum!
But, I get it!! This is a privately owned forum! WE ARE GUEST HERE! Even if we are sight supporters we don't own this forum. I'll play buy the rules. When I have had enough I'll move on. I am not there yet.
This forum is to cool and awesome in so many ways. I will go with the flow and maybe I can influence a change? I don't know! Leaving won't change anything. Butting heads with mods isn't going to solve anything. Personally, I have no issues with the MOD's. They are doing their jobs. It might even be fun being a mod. I doubt I'll ever know. The MOD's are following guide lines that Fenway has set. Those lines have changed with time. It's his call. It's his forum! WE ARE GUEST HERE! Go with the flow, or go home! Or be civil and deal with things.
Anyway I'll get off the soap box. I like you all! And hope that people adjust to the changes.