Honestly I couldn't care less who gave it to him or where he got it. The magazine has great gun #### pics but the literature(if you can call it that) is lame, like all G and A rag sheets.
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Honestly I couldn't care less who gave it to him or where he got it. The magazine has great gun #### pics but the literature(if you can call it that) is lame, like all G and A rag sheets.
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What do you think the majority of people do at Chapters and the like? Wait, what about the Public Library??
My point in my last post was that my opinions and posts are not designed nor intended to save anyone's feelings or make them feel good. I post solid content, be that my personal opinion or supportable fact. If someone feels hurt by it, that's entirely their right and entirely not my problem.
TDC
I happen to like this particular issue. It sits on my nightstand, and when I'm brushing my teeth, or just sitting around doing nothing in bed, I can look at pictures of AR15's. Other wise my only alternative these days seems to be Dr. Seus or something 2 year old appropriate.
Magazines, while nowhere near as relevant these days, can still be fun, and who doesn't love glossy photo's of AR's?
You don't have to buy it, and yeah, at a little over $8 an issue it's pricey, but, as I said, I'm getting plenty of value out of it keeping it floating around in the areas of the house i frequent.
Magazines, while nowhere near as relevant these days, can still be fun, and who doesn't love glossy photo's of AR's?
You don't have to buy it, and yeah, at a little over $8 an issue it's pricey, but, as I said, I'm getting plenty of value out of it keeping it floating around in the areas of the house i frequent.
AS brass and "Hurtful" as TDC may be, I do see where he is coming from.
G&A, as with most mags these days just do not provide solid content identifying poor products as.....poor.
There is always a silver lining and products, despite being crap....even to my green eyes, always seem to prosper in the end.
G&A, is more of a catalogue, and I find monthly now I have myself saying "That was a waste".
Short of personal attacks......I find sometimes these kinds of posts have a certain levity in them and are good for a chuckle.
G&A, as with most mags these days just do not provide solid content identifying poor products as.....poor.
There is always a silver lining and products, despite being crap....even to my green eyes, always seem to prosper in the end.
G&A, is more of a catalogue, and I find monthly now I have myself saying "That was a waste".
Short of personal attacks......I find sometimes these kinds of posts have a certain levity in them and are good for a chuckle.
You lack the information to reply correctly. AT Chapters when somebody reads a magazine with no intent to buy it, its theft. Plain and simple. If you do this you are a filthy thief. The publishers view it as theft and have demanded that Chapters remove chairs from thier areas so people cant read books in thier store. As well when a filthy thief at Chapters puts their greasy hands all over a book or magazine and through neglect renders it unfit for sale, the book/magazine is sent back to the publishers as unfit for sale at full credit. So we all pay more...because some wont pay at all.
At the library, the library pays the publisher a higher price for the book based on expected amount of readership, therefore when you read a book at the library, its already been paid for by the tax payer who funds the libraries book purchase program.
Your moral compass in what is theft or not is lacking. This comes as no shock based on your past post and actions though.
Lately the black rifles forum has turned into a dogpile forum where people like you often attack other posters for no good reason. Time for it to stop.
If you or Chapters don't want a dog eared copy, get a subscription or put them in plastic like some other monthly magazines do. I have no doubt that reading the magazine at the store is on the cheap side. However, fewer people would store read them if they had real content and/or were cheaper.
As for the Public Library, they're ripping off the publishers more than anyone. There is no way they can accurately estimate the usage of a book and pay additionally for such numbers. I call BS on the increased costs to purchase. Even if they do/did, the increase is nowhere near equivalent to the number of users for a book. Aside from that, I can assure you the arrangement with a publisher does not include photocopying or reproducing the book in any way shape or form which is very commonly done at all Libraries. My other concern is the fact that my tax dollars go towards the Library whether I use it or not. That sounds like theft of my tax dollars without my consent. Then again, that's what government does on a daily basis anyway. A crime is a crime I guess, unless its committed by big gov. right?
What do you think is going to happen if and when most "books" are offered in digital format only? Personally I see too much potential for censorship by other entities but that's for another discussion. Do you think people will pay for a digital copy or "steal" hacked copies from friends or other online sites? Lets be realistic. A digital copy of a book isn't a tangible product, so why would someone pay for a non item? Those running a Kindle or similar device are already fans of cheaper and easier solutions. So what's cheaper and easier, buying their digital copy or getting a hacked/stolen/free copy? Honestly I don't see the issue with borrowing a digital copy from a friend as its no different than borrowing a paper book from a friend or the library now. I'm not overly versed on digital e-readers and the process of purchasing digital books. But I bet you can't transfer it from device to device. Who's stealing from who now?
if I worried about every minor law I broke in a day, I would achieve nothing. Everyone breaks the law everyday. Its a sad reality but one that cannot be avoided thanks to a plethora of ignorant and pointless laws. How many folks on this forum J walk? How many fail to signal at least once a day while driving? How many talk on the phone while driving, flick their cigarette ashes on the street, litter, keep found money, speed, fail to tie down a load, DRIVE WITH NO LIGHTS ON? Such "illegal" activities occur all the time. In my mind, those activities which put others lives at risk, are far more "criminal" than those that don't, and reading a magazine at the store is far from a dangerous crime.
TDC
You are still missinformed. You are still advocating and trying to condone why theft apparently at least in your opinion, is ok.
Your comments on the publishers is not based on reality. Point in fact the publisher sells the library and electronic license for x amount of downloadable copies. Once this limit has been hit, the library must "rebuy" the digital rights to the publication.
I am sad to say I dont find your support of what amounts to shoplifting surprising given your "colourful past" as reported on CGN. You seem to feel that because property crime, effectively stealing magazine content and literature because its a victimless crime, is somehow less of a crime?
Unfortunately you are correct that the goverment chose not to solicit your opinion in regards to disposition of tax dollars towards libraries. I guess they felt you had little to offer to the discussion?
BTW actively encouraging people to break the law is not allowed. The fact that you openly admit you are a scofflaw isnt something to be proud of.
By solid content do you mean regurgitating crap you've heard on courses taught by guys who can't manipulate hand brakes? I would suspect that people who post "solid content" are typically those who "do" not those who read about those who do.
You remind me of the guys who stand around the counter in gun shops working on their 1000-mile stare any telling anyone who will listen how much they know.
Like them I'm sure most people here see through your poseur posts.
Not to mention having to pay for ammo!
First off, my so called "colourful past" had nothing to do with me, it had to do with some individuals I knew. Second, I never said theft was acceptable. I simply stated that worrying about victimless or minor crimes is far from a priority for society when compared to violent crime and personal theft. Businesses are heavily insured and have the money to prevent most crime. Again, I'm not saying its right to store read a magazine, but it does happen and I don't lose sleep over people that do it. The victim is the store and yes, the future customers usually pay the price for such actions. However, it doesn't have to affect anyone if they choose not to shop there. Not the case with my tax dollars and the library. Aside from that, if its such a crime why don't you say something to the hoards of people store reading at the magazine rack? Why don't you call police and report a theft?
Perhaps I should rephrase my previous post. Go to the store and flip through it and see if it interest you to buy it.
As for libraries and digital copies, I have no idea how that works. If it works as you say it does, that's fine. My point was in regards to individuals buying or stealing digital copies.
As for being a "scofflaw". As mentioned, we all break the law everyday at least once. Don't go thinking you've never broken the law in the past, the present or won't in the future. I never encouraged anyone to break the law. I post my opinion and if your read into that as encouragement to commit crime, that's your problem. I will admit that laws that don't make sense or are unproductive are generally ones I don't worry about at all. Remember, the government works for you and me, not the other way around...
TDC
I'm sorry, you're grossly misinformed. I've trained with Tactical Response(and others) which I suspect is where your hand brake comment was headed. Could you please enlighten us as to your resume of professional training? Perhaps you saw action overseas?
What I post has little to do with who I've trained with. I post logical responses based on my experiences which are often influenced by my training.
With regards to your ignorant ammo post. You don't have the facts so its best you keep your opinion to yourself. As I mentioned above in my response to USP, that incident involved some people I knew, not myself. Your post is nothing but a personal attack which is known as an ad hominem attack. Often used when someone no longer possesses the knowledge to debate the topic in question. Would you care to debate the topic or throw rocks like a child?
USP,
I have to ask again, if you feel reading magazines in the store is a crime why don't you confront these people or call police. It is theft right?
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