Trad Gang

This cyber campfire will remain as intended as long as I'm alive.  I will always protect the bonfire for those of you who truly get the purpose of this site from its inception.

I will not cave to the newbies  that claim to be 'new and improve' , nor the instant expert *keyboard cowboys* that waltz in here and disregard long time hunters and their experience.  Lecturing lifetime successful hunters, and even mocking some of the pioneers of this lifestyle.  I wont have it.  End of story , end of discussion.

I'm sure this trend of "I'm here, I've arrived, I'm new to all this but you all are wrong anyway" mentality will only escalate as more and more folks feel the need to somehow showcase some type of superiority that they don't have elsewhere here on the rest of us.  Especially since our 'traditional culture' is eroding.

Some of you may have noticed, others not....but those folks that want to jump in here and jump on folks are being removed rather quickly.

I also want to thank those of you hitting the mod alerts on these types of folks.  The sooner we see this type of activity, the sooner we can take care of it.

Sorry for the rant....but just wanted those that are 'one of us' to know where I stand with no reservations.

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Terry,

Your site, your rules, no arguments from me. We do not need that kind of stuff. Thank you for your hard work of keeping this site what it was ment to be from the get go.  :readit:      :thumbsup:    :thumbsup:    :thumbsup:

Much appreciated!   :campfire:

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Keep the wind in your face Terry!

Shoot straight, Shinken

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pioneers...those that came before us, no matter if they wern't 100% correct on there opinions or methods still blazed the trail for the rest of us. I will never forget them. THANK YOU for reminding me.

:campfire:  Thank-you.

Right on - Mr. Green!

your efforts are appreciated man!  i love this site, and how its ran.  thanks again.

Thanks Terry.

Terry, I personally want to thank you and all the mods for all your hard work here in keeping things positive and respectful.  I've been part of other forums (not archery related at all) that every other post is negative and it's discouraging trying to get real helpful info. Anyways, thanks again,  I can't begin to list the amount of help I've received here and have never been disrepected.
Brad

Terry:  At last nights church service, the Pastor asked folks to come forward and tell us what they were thankful for.  Some of their thankfulness was obvious, and many explained points that we don't even realize... things we take for granted. It was kind of a reminder of all the great things we experience that we don't even realize, and it was probably the reason for the Pastor doing this.

You and the Tradgang are much like those points. Many, many get on this site and use it and enjoy it.  I doubt very many at all (myself included) realize just how much time, commitment, and sacrifice you provide to keep our "trad family" going here on Tradgang.  I appreciate all you do and count this site and yourself as something in my life to be thankful for.  I thank you Terry, for your dedication to the lifestyle we all share, your wisdom, and for doing what needs to get done, even when the decisions can be tough.

Thats why I only frequent this site.

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Even though I do frequent other trad forums, this one is by far my favorite. Keep running it exactly as you are Terry. I can't believe the things other sites let their members get away with, the rudeness and attacking of one another. It's refreshing that we don't have that here.   :thumbsup:

yep, we've noticed some new members come on board and post like they actually know what the heck they're talking about and doing.  yeesh!  hah!

cull 'em out terry, the sooner the better!

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ZACKLY!!

Thanks,

Mike

I so appreciate this place and what it stands for.

Thank you "T" and team!!

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God bless,Mudd  :archer:

Terry

Let me tell you a thing or two about how we moderated a site in my day!!!!  :readit:  

Oh wait, I have never done that before, so I don't have anything to say bout it...  :bigsmyl:    :thumbsup:

It's one of the biggest reasons I check this site reguarlly-respect- debate can be good done respsectfully  :archer:

Listen, learn, practice, then participate. Simple.

As always T...   :notworthy:  

Thanks for all you and the other mods and admin do to keep this place as it was and is intended to be...  literally a cyber-campfire...  Where friends come to share... well everything traditional hunting!

Once in a while I wander over to another trad-site to do a little reading.  I "see" some of the same folks here over there.  

As I rubberneck (leather neck?), the tone on that site is so less cooperative and encouraging, mostly because of a handful of folks who are there to bait and puff their feathers. (By the way, I used a word in that last sentence that would get a bunch of folks over there ranting and raving!)

There is one other site, that is much less feature-filled, that is trad-only and very bow specific that I find as civil as Trad Gang.

I'm no web expert but I really like the way this site is organized, the search feature, and of course the mods are effective and mostly invisible -- all features I like.   The only thing I wish were a little easier here would be the posting of pictures. I use Photo Bucket (without great skill). I'm quite sure there are multiple good reasons why this the photo protocol (cost savings, band conservation, etc.).

I'll bet you folks read some doozies without most of us ever knowing what lurks behind some of those computer keys.

Thanks

Thanks Terry....  :campfire:

Do what'ca gotta do.

If blunts don't work it's time for broadheads.

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Keep up the good work, Terry. This is a great community.

Thanks Terry et al.  This is the only hunting related site I go to, period.

There are good reasons for this.

ChuckC

Thanks to Terry and the MODS who do deligent work here on this site.  This site is a wealth of knowledge at your fingertips if used like intended.  

Thanks,

David

AMEN Terry!!!

Many thanks as always!

Agreed, a high number of members doesn't mean anything if the are not the "right members".

I was so grateful to find a forum for respectful, open discussion in Tradgang when I wanted to learn traditional archery. I read it to glean information from people who know more than me, and maybe share a thing or two I learn along the way.

Inevitably, it's when I communicate with people outside of Tradgang (other local hunters, family friends) about my hunting that I run into patronizing, condescending, and disrespectful attitudes about my choices and interests.

Keep it real, Terry!

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QuoteOriginally posted by Danny Rowan:
Terry,

Your site, your rules, no arguments from me. We do not need that kind of stuff. Thank you for your hard work of keeping this site what it was ment to be from the get go.   :readit:        :thumbsup:      :thumbsup:      :thumbsup:  

X2   :campfire:

I'll echo everyone else by saying thanks.

When you stop fighting your fight Terry I know I won't be back. This is the only site I peruse because of your efforts in keeping it real.    :thumbsup:

This is the most unique cyber-community I know of, a great place to learn and grow within tradtional archery. Most folks are generous with both their knowledge and other resources.

:thumbsup:    :campfire:

I'm pretty new myself, but after getting tired of the negativity of a couple of other forums, i really appreciate the community you all have built here. Thanks for the great learning environment ya'll have made for us trad newbies!

Damn Right!
I have noticed some questionable comments. I wasn't sure what to do about it as I still feel new myself. I'll wake up and let you know if something seems amiss.
Thanks to all the Moderators for their hard work.

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:thumbsup:    :clapper:  It don't get no better than THAT !!  Thank's.

Well said, Terry!   :thumbsup:  

Mike

Well said Terry.   :thumbsup:  to you and the moderators who help keep this website so great.

Thanks for all you do Terry!  It is what keeps Tradgang the best!

Terry your doing a fine job!
Make no apologies...

Thanks Terry....as always.

A big thank you to Terry and the other moderators and everyone who helps to keep this place as it should be. It has given me more enjoyment, pleasure, and knowledge than I will ever be able to give back.

Best site ever! Thanks for all you guys do to make and keep it what it is!    :thumbsup:    :thumbsup:    :clapper:

Thank you! If it wasn't for Trad Gang my winters would be very long and knowledge of archery very slim . Respectfully Maxx

Thank you Terry and all the other Mods.

I really like it here!   :thumbsup:

The "Be nice or be gone" way that this sight has been run is what makes it so much better than the other "trad" sites...Keep up the great work gentleman!!!!

My wife makes fun of me getting on "that archery site" all the time. It's worth the heckling  :)

Thanks Terry for the site and thank you members.

Good for you Terry.  It has always been a good campfire and a good group of bowhunters to be around.  Actually I don't post much anymore because there are others who take care of the posting...  Still, I like visiting the campfire.     :campfire:

I'm here because I like it the way it is. I may not notice but I'm glad you're watching.   :campfire:

Your doing a fine job Terry!  I get here most everyday and I don't even know what this is refering too, so you must be handling it with quickness which is how is should be in my opinion.  Even though I'm new to traditional archery and its a small part of my outdoors currently I still frequent this site more than any other.  I just like it.  Don't change a thing!!!

Is there another traditional archery site!   :thumbsup:    :thumbsup:

Thank you for all you do. If it wasn't for this site I would not have  a campfire environment at all.  I hunt almost always by myself and the few I do get out with don't use traditional gear. I have seen on other sites how bad it can get and really appreciate the monitors.

Thank you

Thanks Terry....you and your monitors keep this site on top, NO BS accepted here. Can't say that about any other sites that I've been to.

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The dilligence of the moderators is what keeps this place great.  If we all follow the golden rule, the mods would have less to do.  Thank you for keeping this site the best on the internet!!!!!!   :notworthy:

:campfire:  thank you Terry!

Yep, well said Brother.

Never had a problem here on TradGang and I've been about since the early days. Gee... I think I still have a pic of a 500# bomb with "TradGang" written on it....lol.

Keep at it mate.


Cheers from aussie,


ak.

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Thank you Terry and Mods!

Thats why i am a Tradgang member and basically only surf this site.  

If i wanted to read about other things, i would go to another site.  

Thanks to Terry, the Mods and supporters and members.  

I got your back Terry !

QuoteOriginally posted by frassettor:
 

QuoteOriginally posted by Terry Green:
This cyber campfire will remain as intended as long as I'm alive.  I will always protect the bonfire for those of you who truly get the purpose of this site from its inception.

I will not cave to the newbies  that claim to be 'new and improve' , nor the instant expert *keyboard cowboys* that waltz in here and disregard long time hunters and their experience.  Lecturing lifetime successful hunters, and even mocking some of the pioneers of this lifestyle.  I wont have it.  End of story , end of discussion.
 
I'm sure this trend of "I'm here, I've arrived, I'm new to all this but you all are wrong anyway" mentality will only escalate as more and more folks feel the need to somehow showcase some type of superiority that they don't have elsewhere here on the rest of us.  Especially since our 'traditional culture' is eroding.

Some of you may have noticed, others not....but those folks that want to jump in here and jump on folks are being removed rather quickly.

I also want to thank those of you hitting the mod alerts on these types of folks.  The sooner we see this type of activity, the sooner we can take care of it.

Sorry for the rant....but just wanted those that are 'one of us' to know where I stand with no reservations.

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Terry
YOU DONE REAL GOOD! Thanks

Here ya go Al......

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Terry,
Thanks!
I enjoy the respect between members here....

Thanks!  :clapper:

Terry, Two threads come to mind recently that no longer exist. I can only imagine the multiple threads that need cullin every day which would make Moderating more than a full time job.

Thank you for all you guys do.

sweet picture above.  

Maybe we are Elitists?  some people just don't get it and they don't belong.  I like it that way.  I would welcome anyone but the minute they step out of line, they are asked politely to get back in, when they don't, or give attitude, well its time to see the door.

Everyone doesn't have to agree but they sure as heck better respect each other!  Sometimes I wish we could post up a pulled thread for the members to "stone" and "Heckel"!

Thanks again Terry and the rest of the mods  :thumbsup:

Thanks Terry!

Terry , you and the other founding members have done this site right. Although , I do not post as much as some, I do stop by everyday to see what's up. Y'all's clear vision , and sound leadership has made this , dare I say, the best bow forum going. I have been a member on other sites, only to find out that that membership seemed to enjoy "Flaming" others more than the content and site camaraderie.
So, Well Done and let's all keep this place a great place to be and to meet new friends.
                           Sutty

I appreciate everything about this site.  It has taught me how to be a competent recurve shooter, but it has also shown me that there are still civilized places on the web.  When I see other sites, I just end up thinking, "It ain't Tradgang."  Thank you!

Terry,you keep TG at the very top.   :clapper:

This site is pretty special!  Keep at it Terry!

Thanks Terry. If I have been or ever do get uppity I hope someone here sets me straight. This is a great place and I for one appreciate the work you put in.

That's right Terry... The door should hit'em where the dog 'shoulda bitten 'em! Keep up the awesome job mods!

Terry, I am a relative newbie to this site and have only observed the utmost respect from it's members. This must be attributed in part to the dedication of the moderators and the decency and sincerity of the members. I really appreciate the attitude that traditional archers and bowhunters have on this site.

I think the last 6 pages of responses pretty much sums things up   :thumbsup:  

Steve

What they all said. Your da boss.  :thumbsup:    :thumbsup:

This continues to be the best traditional archery site because you insist on it, Terry.  Keep up the good work.

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This is the reason I belong to only one forum, Trad Gang. Knowledge is a wonderful thing to share, attitude is not. Well said, Terry, well said.   :clapper:

Never been on any other site. Don't plan on leaving this fire. Haven't been here long but have been welcomed and treated well. Plan on doing the same to others. Keep up the good work.

Thank you Terry and the moderators for looking out and sticking to your guns!   :clapper:

You do a great job, Terry. Keep up what you do because this is the greatest site on the internet. I guess us traditional guys just don't want to change, lol!

Thanks!

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thanks,  :clapper:

Arhhh.... those were the days Terry! Hell... every web site should have their own 500#er !!

LOL.

TradGang gives so much and asks for very little in return, as a relative newcomer I have learned a LOT and wouldn't be where I am today without you guys. Much Respect  :)

Agreed....Well done !

Lanier

:campfire:     Thank you TERRY.  You and the mods do a great job.

:thumbsup:  Terry, I hope Trad Gang becomes your retirement project. That way we can all tie up the putors in the old folks homes yaken bout how it was way back when. Like the time the aliens tried to abduct a trad gang member on that ranch in Texas! Many great memories such as "We have to make a plan", the great booney hunter and chocolate stew we ate for a week in Laredo!

LONG LIVE TRAD GANG and TERRY of course!

Keep on doing what you do. For me anyway, there is no need for any change here. This is my quiet place where I can get away and "Hunt" for a minute or two. Since day one for me this has always been a unique place where respect and class are the ruling factors.

Yeah Dave..... its all about the memories.....more than anyone would ever imagine.... and so many 'you had to be there' moments in time for so many of us.

Thanks for the support guys.

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QuoteOriginally posted by vermonster13:
Listen, learn, practice, then participate. Simple.

Great way to put it!!!  Love TG keep it up Terry!!

Thanks Terry and mods for keeping this a place we can come and enjoy and learn from one another.    :thumbsup:

Terry you'll always have my support don't change a winning combination,between St.Judes and the committment to keeping this a traditional site it's the only place to call home.

truly appreciated!

QuoteOriginally posted by hunt it:
 :thumbsup:   Terry, I hope Trad Gang becomes your retirement project. That way we can all tie up the putors in the old folks homes yaken bout how it was way back when. Like the time the aliens tried to abduct a trad gang member on that ranch in Texas!

Gonna be back down that way in February, Dave.  You can betcha I will keep an eye on the sky!    :biglaugh:

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Tradgang is my 'facebook' (which I'm not on). People ask me where I get my hunting stuff (i.e Cabelas, Dunhams, Bass pro ect) and I can just point to the sponsors list here and all my shopping is done 'locally via Tradgang sponsor list'.  Ron LaClair's Archery Shop, Kustom King Archery, Three Rivers, Wilderness Custom Arrows, Matt Gundock's Feathers, Gray Wolf Woolen and recently Classic Bowman Sporting Wool have all received $$$ from me this year (almost forgot St. Judes auction too!!).  The information, top quality products, stories and cyber friends here are second to none.  

You just can't go wrong supporting the sponsors here or the administrators.   Thank you all.   :thumbsup:    :notworthy:    :campfire:

Thank you's to all who make this site what it is, an amazing place where we are all friends.

You guys are so good at moderating these things that I haven't even noticed people like that on here. Well done!

Tradgang helps me keep my sanity in a world that seems to spin a bit faster every day.  Thank you.

Terry, you and the mods are doing a great job.  We like the site the way it is because of your significant efforts.  Keep up the great work!

Everyone else has covered it well...awesome site...awesome people...roughly a year ago I had all but forgotten the traditional archery from my early years and with the help of the skill and knowledge base of all of you am shooting, crafting, hunting and on my 15th bow build! Thanks to the Mods for maintaining the professionalism and purpose of the site and renewing my love of trad archery.

As my signature line says..."May the Good Lord keep your Bow Arm Strong and you Heart and Arrows True!"  Keep on the Straight and narrow.
Ya'll do the best job of any site I've ever visited.
JAG/Johnny

Thank you Terry! This place is special for sure, your efforts in keeping it so are much appreciated.

Whatever you doing, keep doing it since i think the site is great how it is right now.

:thumbsup:     :thumbsup:    :notworthy:    :notworthy:    Great job Terry i know its not easy many thanks. TD.

This IS a great site. I am here every day! I appreciate the hard work that you guys put into this site.

I have alot of friends all over the world that I have met through here!

Thank YOU!!!!

Amen brother...I'm with you! Thank you for all the hard work!

Kenny    :bigsmyl:    :thumbsup:

I still feel like a newbie here, and to the old-timers, probably am.  As I scroll through this thread and look at the people who have posted replies, I see a lot of the names of people whose posts have been very helpful for my traditional archery experience.  I'm really thankful for all of yours -- and others'-- input!

This is a great site, with a good "tone at the top", which has been set by Terry Green and the rest of the administrative team.  And as with any organization, when the "Tone at the top" changes, the organization follows suit.  Keep the standards high!

TTT for a needful topic!

I owe many thanks to this site for opening my eyes to the endless resources for traditional archery.  If you can't play by the rules and be humbled by the knowledge bestowed within the volumes of information here, you simply don't get it.

You keep a well stoked fire sir!

Respectfully submitted,

CB

Terry, keep up the good work!

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