Hypersensitive topics

fernando · 18th March 2009, 12:21 AM

Her we go with this eternal cliché about collecting (old) weapons being a target to criticism

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If our behaviour towards ancient weapons is suficiently inoquous, why can not this be compared to automobiles or motobikes, for example ? you can also get ran down and killed by one of those; or even the sky may fall over you, as Axterix and his mates were afraid; then the sky would be a weapon ... at least for the Gauloise

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I do think it is not a question whether a determined device is historicaly deadly, but a question of emotional load. Like Lew says, weapons used by contemporaneous sects do not qualify for collectible interest, as their horrendous insignia is much too present in our minds to gain a degree of cultivation that overcomes such trauma.
I do not think that Ariel will read this humble aproach to a pertinent post, as most probably i am included in his ignore list, but amazingly this topic was the only way to take him to post in this section of the Forum

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But picking on his words, maybe (maybe) he doesn't know that when i tried to sell a nazy sword in the Swap Forum, i was adverted by the moderators that some members 'constrained' about my being allowed to do so

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Very difficult to please Greeks and Trojans.
Fernando

Jim McDougall · 18th March 2009, 03:57 AM

Great editorials here.........was there a weapon someplace we are discussing.....or could this possibly be .....a philosophical discussion on sensitive issues taking over an attempt to discuss a weapon?
I think there might have been a few inflammatory issues and events left out though in these compilations of every unsavory and disgraceful subject possible, but I think its pretty obvious why this thread is being closed.

C'mon guys! Its about the weapons, not all the other controversial stuff.
Yes, we can focus on the weapon, and I think there are many threads which deal with weapons and stay objective in observations in studying it, thanks to the extra efforts exercised by many of you in avoiding off center comments by your careful wording and expression.

It seemed the reason for the closing of the kkk thread was pretty obvious, and as always I regret closing threads, especially as it is extremely disappointing that it becomes necessary.

This one was a given, and I trust you'll understand.....if not, the rules on controversial topics may offer some insight.

Best regards,
Jim

18th March 2009, 12:21 AM	#1
fernando (deceased) Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Portugal Posts: 9,694	Her we go with this eternal cliché about collecting (old) weapons being a target to criticism . If our behaviour towards ancient weapons is suficiently inoquous, why can not this be compared to automobiles or motobikes, for example ? you can also get ran down and killed by one of those; or even the sky may fall over you, as Axterix and his mates were afraid; then the sky would be a weapon ... at least for the Gauloise . I do think it is not a question whether a determined device is historicaly deadly, but a question of emotional load. Like Lew says, weapons used by contemporaneous sects do not qualify for collectible interest, as their horrendous insignia is much too present in our minds to gain a degree of cultivation that overcomes such trauma. I do not think that Ariel will read this humble aproach to a pertinent post, as most probably i am included in his ignore list, but amazingly this topic was the only way to take him to post in this section of the Forum . But picking on his words, maybe (maybe) he doesn't know that when i tried to sell a nazy sword in the Swap Forum, i was adverted by the moderators that some members 'constrained' about my being allowed to do so . Very difficult to please Greeks and Trojans. Fernando Last edited by fernando; 18th March 2009 at 01:03 AM. Reason: spell

18th March 2009, 03:57 AM	#2
Jim McDougall Arms Historian Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Route 66 Posts: 10,192	Great editorials here.........was there a weapon someplace we are discussing.....or could this possibly be .....a philosophical discussion on sensitive issues taking over an attempt to discuss a weapon? I think there might have been a few inflammatory issues and events left out though in these compilations of every unsavory and disgraceful subject possible, but I think its pretty obvious why this thread is being closed. C'mon guys! Its about the weapons, not all the other controversial stuff. Yes, we can focus on the weapon, and I think there are many threads which deal with weapons and stay objective in observations in studying it, thanks to the extra efforts exercised by many of you in avoiding off center comments by your careful wording and expression. It seemed the reason for the closing of the kkk thread was pretty obvious, and as always I regret closing threads, especially as it is extremely disappointing that it becomes necessary. This one was a given, and I trust you'll understand.....if not, the rules on controversial topics may offer some insight. Best regards, Jim Last edited by Jim McDougall; 18th March 2009 at 04:35 AM.