Please vote.  I'm trying to figure out the demographics of people actively using this site for research and future initiatives.

Also comments on what you like and don't like about this site.  Message me comments if you prefer.

NO TROLLING!  STAY ON TOPIC!  FOCUS!

I like the this site because it's always nice to communicate with like-minded individuals.
Got some great deals too.
In the past, I have hung out in various cliques such as hot-rodders and tennis bums.
I've found shooting sports people to be the most pleasant and intelligent people to associate with.
I think it's also the level of maturity and responsibility of people who own guns...legally.
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Sometimes the bickering among certain people is tiresome, but I see some good thoughtful points being delivered during the arguments.

I like the this site because it's always nice to communicate with like-minded individuals.
Got some great deals too.
In the past, I have hung out in various cliques such as hot-rodders and tennis bums.
I've found shooting sports people to be the most pleasant and intelligent people to associate with.
I think it's also the level of maturity and responsibility of people who own guns...legally.
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Sometimes the bickering among certain people is tiresome, but I see some good thoughtful points being delivered during the arguments.

Most stupid gun owners don't live long....

Most stupid gun owners don't live long....

I'd say unsafe gun owners don't live long.
Stupid guns owners are going to loose
their registered guns quite soon.

 

Please vote.  I'm trying to figure out the demographics of people actively using this site for research and future initiatives.

Also comments on what you like and don't like about this site.

NO TROLLING!

you left out the 3rd gender. you might as well put that in the poll to be PC and get a true cross-section of members.         

NO TROLLING!  STAY ON TOPIC!  FOCUS!

Aw hell, you are no fun. 

Here I was looking for those 30+ genders the LBTGLSMFT types keep babbling about so i could pick one...............

I sexually Identify as an Attack Helicopter.  I’m having a plastic surgeon install rotary blades, 30 mm cannons and AMG-114 Hellfire missiles on my body. From now on I want you guys to call me “Apache” and respect my right to kill from above and kill needlessly. If you can’t accept me you’re a heliphobe and need to check your privilege. Thank you for being so understanding.

32 votes and all males. Sausage fest!

I enjoy conversations with friends and making new friends through the forum. I also enjoy the opportunities to become involved in the political process which is organized through the connections here.
I don't appreciate the trolls that are allowed to stay and disrupt the conversations here.

I'll keep this poll alive for a week or two, figure there has to be at least a few women lurking.  I figured 2aHawaii makes for a hostile environment for women shooters.  I'll try and get a women's subforum created for them to chat and increase the amount of women shooters out there.  Women make up 50% of the population but less than 5% of the active shooters.  We need their participation and their votes.

With a poll like this, you GOT to expect snarky comments from the lot here. LOL

And that is one reason I visit this website, cuz you f*ckas make me laugh 

The other reason is that owning guns is maybe just a side effect of thinking objectively, or at least, differently from the herd out there, and that is why I come here to exchange banter with you guys, and spend time typing sh*t up. You do not see me typing sh*t up and spending my precious hours of my life, over at the Pokemon Go websites.

Male, Female, Whatever, the libertarian in me doesn't care, as long as you stand up for the rights of others, so that you can also enjoy the same rights.

I'll keep this poll alive for a week or two, figure there has to be at least a few women lurking.  I figured 2aHawaii makes for a hostile environment for women shooters.  I'll try and get a women's subforum created for them to chat and increase the amount of women shooters out there.  Women make up 50% of the population but less than 5% of the active shooters.  We need their participation and their votes.

I'm a female. Enjoy the site for the informative discussions. I don't feel the site is hostile, but there have been indications of discrimination of the LGBT sector. To judge those who support firearms is the same as those who choose a different lifestyle. If it's support for 2a that's sought, support for ALL  should be displayed as well!


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LIKES:

1. I like this site because I am a gun owner.

2. This is open forum that (hopefully) allows Hawaii 2a supporters of all kinds to gather, enjoy and support their gun rights.

3. Making friends with common interests.  Most gun folks I meet are some of the nicest people I know.

4. Lots of knowledge and deals on this past time that I enjoy.

DISLIKES:

1. People can behave very differently when online ("trolling") vs in-person (real nice).   Get to know the person behind the avatar and not just their online persona.

2. Don't take online posts too personally. Posts can often be taken out of context because of the lack of non-verbal cues.  You don't know if the person is posting seriously, in jest or maliciously.  Poor written communication skills are a cause for misunderstandings online.

3. We all won't have the same political or religious beliefs.  We can have civil discussions about it here but know that we won't be changing anyone's minds over an online forum.   If all else fails, agree to disagree.

I'm a female. Enjoy the site for the informative discussions. I don't feel the site is hostile, but there have been indications of discrimination of the LGBT sector. To judge those who support firearms is the same as those who choose a different lifestyle. If it's support for 2a that's sought, support for ALL  should be displayed as well!


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I agree some posts are kinda of nasty.

But I think also that some of the posts are made out of frustration with the ultra-Politically Correct atmosphere of today, and posters might simply be venting here, in a "safe space" where we KNOW is almost the opposite of Politically Correct.

Not saying it is right to discriminate (based on anything, gender, religion, whatever). Just to put into context (also not, itself, an excuse for poor behavior).

For the LGBT topic specifically, I think the posts were more in response to the ABUSE of LGBT rights than anything (e.g., certain non-LGBT men going to female bathrooms for malicious intent).

I would think that actually most people here would be the first to help and save the life of an LGBT person in danger.

I'm a female. Enjoy the site for the informative discussions. I don't feel the site is hostile, but there have been indications of discrimination of the LGBT sector. To judge those who support firearms is the same as those who choose a different lifestyle. If it's support for 2a that's sought, support for ALL  should be displayed as well!


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I am an older male who believes political correctness is BS. However, I understand that this society has changed since I was little. And so I have to walk a fine line between not being PC and being offensive without meaning to be. For instance I have been accused of being chauvinistic by opening the door for women. It was explained to me that I am singling out women as being different from men and modern women don't appreciate it and some feel it is disrespectful. So with the exception of my wife, family and friends I no longer do this. Even though I was taught it is a sign of respect. So if it feels like we are being chauvinistic or otherwise not receptive or not respectful to women, it would be much appreciated if it was pointed out. I know I can at times be pretty out of touch with what is considered acceptable nowadays. One person with good intentions can ruin the male-female relationship thing here without knowing and understanding if feedback is never given.

My attitude towards the LGBT community is that I really don't care. I don't care if someone is LGB or T. It is none of my business and it really makes no difference to me what someone identifies as. I treat people the same as they treat me. We are all Americans here first IMO. For me, it is being American that should bind us all together as a community and not whether one identifies differently than others. I just wish we could all come together as like minded Americans and tell our representatives that we don't like what they are doing on our behalf and to listen to us.

I think feedback and open conversation is the key to attracting more like minded Americans to join this forum. I can't speak for the others here, but that is what I hope will come of having more females and LGBT join us in taking back our government and rights we have lost.

Likes:

1. Connection with people who have common interest in firearms and advocating/protection gun rights.

2. Wide range of firearm interests and allows people to share their enthusiasm and expertise.

3. There are some pretty entertaining characters here, even those that might not think of themselves as characters. 

Dislikes:

1. Nothing that I can't readily ignore. . .

2. People posting pics of their new acquisitions that gives me ideas on things that I want to buy.  I guess that could be a like.  And no, I can't ignore when someone posts a pic if their nice, new Wilson Combat 1911 or bolt action .308.   

With a poll like this, you GOT to expect snarky comments from the lot here. LOL

And that is one reason I visit this website, cuz you f*ckas make me laugh 

The other reason is that owning guns is maybe just a side effect of thinking objectively, or at least, differently from the herd out there, and that is why I come here to exchange banter with you guys, and spend time typing sh*t up. You do not see me typing sh*t up and spending my precious hours of my life, over at the Pokemon Go websites.

Male, Female, Whatever, the libertarian in me doesn't care, as long as you stand up for the rights of others, so that you can also enjoy the same rights.

Don't hate on pokemon go.  Its awesome.

Don't hate on pokemon go.  Its awesome.

If your 12,

If your 12,

Nearing 30.  Love that game, reminds me of my childhood.