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Link Posted: 6/3/2019 12:43:43 PM EDT
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Congratulations Avilas/Staff on winning the American Dream!

This site is one of (if not the) best put together forums on the planet.

Looking forward to progress!
Link Posted: 6/3/2019 12:44:33 PM EDT
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I just want to know if I get a $300k per year board of directors job like Ed Sr. promised.
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so do we get a cut based upon post count?

asking for a friend.
I just want to know if I get a $300k per year board of directors job like Ed Sr. promised.
Get lost Cheese Head.
I'll do it for $60k and show up for board meetings as long as they are in Iowa.
Link Posted: 6/3/2019 12:44:43 PM EDT
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See avatar
Link Posted: 6/3/2019 12:45:59 PM EDT
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Link Posted: 6/3/2019 12:46:27 PM EDT
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Ouch, but yes, it helps open up time and ability to do this.
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Will we get forum software written this decade rather than in the 1990's?
Ouch, but yes, it helps open up time and ability to do this.
Awesome!  Thanks!
Link Posted: 6/3/2019 12:47:00 PM EDT
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Will the new EE be for members only?  Or members only able to post for sale ads?
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A New EE sounds like a pay per ad thingy coming.
Link Posted: 6/3/2019 12:47:03 PM EDT
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I would disagree. This forum software is pretty decrepit compare to nearly any other forum (firearms related or otherwise) that I frequent.  Even little old "The High Road" is running better forum software...
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Will we get forum software written this decade rather than in the 1990's?
Have you seen most other forums?  

They're late 1990s bullshit.
I would disagree. This forum software is pretty decrepit compare to nearly any other forum (firearms related or otherwise) that I frequent.  Even little old "The High Road" is running better forum software...
I'm going to have to disagree right on back, and I'm honestly flabbergasted that you used THR as an example of somebody doing it better. It runs XenForo, for Christ's sake.
Link Posted: 6/3/2019 12:48:48 PM EDT
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IBTL

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SIIHPAPP
Link Posted: 6/3/2019 12:49:42 PM EDT
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Brownell's has always been a leader in support of the 2nd Amendment.  They're also a darn fine company to deal with.  Putting that kind of support behind this site should pay huge dividends.  Congrats on what I think is a great move.
Link Posted: 6/3/2019 12:50:13 PM EDT
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will the seller be required to post pictures?  
Link Posted: 6/3/2019 12:51:34 PM EDT
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Your crazy. This is one of the best forums , software wise, out there.

A modern "forum" nowadays is facebook or discord. Fuck that. Those platforms need to die.
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Will we get forum software written this decade rather than in the 1990's?
Your crazy. This is one of the best forums , software wise, out there.

A modern "forum" nowadays is facebook or discord. Fuck that. Those platforms need to die.
+1

This software ain't broke.

DON'T let someone "fix it"
Link Posted: 6/3/2019 12:51:35 PM EDT
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Brownells Bear Pit?

Link Posted: 6/3/2019 12:52:44 PM EDT
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I hope the new EE can have a f2f area by state.  Or have tags for such things to find them. Would be nice anyhow.
Link Posted: 6/3/2019 12:52:48 PM EDT
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Will Brownells codes work in the EE going forward.
Link Posted: 6/3/2019 12:52:50 PM EDT
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Hopefully does not involve more lawyers looking at every topic and post with an overly critical eye looking to protect corporate interests...

Let's hope forums like BOTD and other 'edgy' subjects like some of the political content don't just vanish
Link Posted: 6/3/2019 12:53:06 PM EDT
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Just waiting to see if Goatboy hires a pretty young intern, and begins shopping for rather pricey suits.
Link Posted: 6/3/2019 12:53:32 PM EDT
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I remember all the crying and people shitting their pants the last time GoatBoy pushed a major update a couple years ago. I would think an even bigger change would be difficult for Arfcom's core demographic.

I find it hard not to agree with the guys who think this won't have a happy ending, though. I can't think of many companies/organizations that didn't go down hill after being acquired by a larger entity.
Link Posted: 6/3/2019 12:54:30 PM EDT
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Link Posted: 6/3/2019 12:54:51 PM EDT
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Getting in my posting counts up before it all goes up in flames.  
Link Posted: 6/3/2019 12:55:16 PM EDT
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This moment is, peak ARFCOM.  

Good luck Avilas, thanks for my internet safe space for the last 20 years.
Link Posted: 6/3/2019 12:55:35 PM EDT
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While I can't promise anything, because the future is always in flux. I will say that we are committed to be here for many years and with control on all the day to day stuff like normal. It's time to break that mold you shared above. We gave this a lot of thought and had more discussions than I can remember concerning everything you posted. I do not fear this happening. Then again, what do I know.
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Tim Storm of Fatwallet told me the same thing, nearly word for word when they sold out.

It will play out like this...
Go solid for the first couple months
The site will get a re-fresh (to better serve the wonderful people here!)
There will be a disagreement over how things are going, with heavy moderation
Important people will get banned over trivial BS
Mgmt Restructuring (For the best of the community!)
Membership will wane
Important News! Site has changed (to better serve the wonderful people here!)
Ghost of former site
Forums removed, ar15.com is just a static advertising page
So Long, Thanks for all the fish message.
While I can't promise anything, because the future is always in flux. I will say that we are committed to be here for many years and with control on all the day to day stuff like normal. It's time to break that mold you shared above. We gave this a lot of thought and had more discussions than I can remember concerning everything you posted. I do not fear this happening. Then again, what do I know.
It's OK, Don't take it the wrong way. I do things for money too. Congrats on the payday! I sincerely mean it, lots of hard work went in to making this place what it is.
Link Posted: 6/3/2019 12:55:39 PM EDT
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Link to the lifetime memberships on Brownells so I can buy with my dealer discount.

Link Posted: 6/3/2019 12:56:04 PM EDT
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Link Posted: 6/3/2019 12:56:23 PM EDT
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Link Posted: 6/3/2019 12:57:34 PM EDT
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Congrats to the Avilas.

This is the best forum on the web.

Having been a part of more acquisitions than I care to recall, It's going to take every ounce of energy this site has to remain on top.

Hoping for the best. History says otherwise.
Link Posted: 6/3/2019 12:57:59 PM EDT
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Ill be pissed if there is a post count reset...
Link Posted: 6/3/2019 12:58:23 PM EDT
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Link Posted: 6/3/2019 12:58:33 PM EDT
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Is this the new command center for the resistance effort?
When do we get our balaclavas?
Link Posted: 6/3/2019 12:58:46 PM EDT
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First IBM acquires Red Hat, now this.

Link Posted: 6/3/2019 12:59:14 PM EDT
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Ah fuck! I decide to quit drinking and ARFCOM gets sold! Off to the store. I guess between sobriety and no ARFCOM, I will have all kinds of time on my hands. Good luck former owners.
Link Posted: 6/3/2019 1:01:10 PM EDT
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Oh great.

In before the pogrom!
Link Posted: 6/3/2019 1:01:20 PM EDT
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You sold us... like slaves. When did you become Democrats?
https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/1715/68236.JPG
Link Posted: 6/3/2019 1:01:44 PM EDT
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Any planned changes to Team memberships?
Link Posted: 6/3/2019 1:04:56 PM EDT
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Or, uphill.  
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Welp, this is where it starts going downhill.
Or, uphill.  
Sideways . . .
Link Posted: 6/3/2019 1:05:09 PM EDT
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Would be a nice time for an account warning Jubilee...

Link Posted: 6/3/2019 1:06:09 PM EDT
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Congrats!

Looking forward to the coming years and what changes (for the better) may come.
Link Posted: 6/3/2019 1:06:42 PM EDT
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I can’t think of any forum I’ve been a part of that has improved with a change of ownership.
Link Posted: 6/3/2019 1:07:04 PM EDT
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Well, I have seen this before with other forums.
Link Posted: 6/3/2019 1:07:09 PM EDT
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Brownells is having a sale on me.  Half off.
Link Posted: 6/3/2019 1:08:46 PM EDT
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Sounds like an effort at direct marketing to try and boost sales.
Link Posted: 6/3/2019 1:09:25 PM EDT
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bye bye arf as we know it?
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Time will tell. Every forum I've been on that has been bought out and "transformed" to better serve it's users and reach out to new a base or a part of a bigger plan; has gone to shit afterwards.

The proof will be in the the pudding when the "new and improved™" forum is hyped and launched. Then it's just a waiting game to see what the small "improvements" come, and how much they destroy the original atmosphere of the board.

Can't wait for the post on how the new social media tie-ins and metrics will help the forum grow...

With Goatboy still in charge of development(?), we might stand a chance though.
Link Posted: 6/3/2019 1:09:49 PM EDT
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Tfw Brownells Retro rifles are in the Team Member giveaway
Link Posted: 6/3/2019 1:10:14 PM EDT
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Link Posted: 6/3/2019 1:11:27 PM EDT
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Pete Brownell resigns from the NRA board, now his company buys one of the world's largest gun forums. Interesting.
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Possibly a new, real 2A org?
Link Posted: 6/3/2019 1:12:09 PM EDT
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WE'RE ALL GONNA DIE!!
Link Posted: 6/3/2019 1:12:43 PM EDT
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Can we really trust the words of a man who claims to have over one billion posts

The reality is that nothing stays the same forever, we either adapt, disappear, or die.
Link Posted: 6/3/2019 1:13:11 PM EDT
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You sound cheap and probably don't bring much to the table. I bet you are easily replaceable. They would clearly be better off investing in me.

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so do we get a cut based upon post count?

asking for a friend.
I just want to know if I get a $300k per year board of directors job like Ed Sr. promised.
Get lost Cheese Head.
I'll do it for $60k and show up for board meetings as long as they are in Iowa.
You sound cheap and probably don't bring much to the table. I bet you are easily replaceable. They would clearly be better off investing in me.

Hey, just because my avatar resembles that comment

You'd look better in the cat lady outfits anyways
Link Posted: 6/3/2019 1:13:33 PM EDT
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Was ARFcom non-profit before?
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Not on purpose!
Link Posted: 6/3/2019 1:14:02 PM EDT
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Link Posted: 6/3/2019 1:14:52 PM EDT
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In before the new "improved" CoC that will kill what makes this website fun.
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