I used to read almost every powwow post. Now-a-days its like, really? this is all we can talk about?. Thank goodness someone else feels this way. I thought it was just me  

Oh and if I see one VS thread I swear I'm gonna puke!!

you said it brother !
speaking for my self i have been guilty of the "equipment buzz" alittle my self. but not because i need to play keep up with the drurys, as much as being new to the sport and green to trad. i want to be able to try out all the bells and whistles i can and get input on the same. thank you terry, for this reminder and for showing a newbee that the trad way is the best way.
         

I understand where your coming from Terry, I get it. I can also imagine the charter members that have been here on Trad Gang since it's inception have heard every question imaginable 1,000's of times. It's probably not too far of a stretch to think that even the most reasonable and tolerable gents would grow tired of answering the same old questions once or twice a week.

Since I am new to trad archery, I only ask that the more experienced fellas please forgive my dumb questions before they are asked. If I don't ask them, how will I ever know? I don't have any friends who shoot trad, and I don't have a pro shop nearby that caters to traditional archers. So this is basically the only place I can learn the old ways and I sure thank each one of you for sharing your information with me. 99% of the guys/gals here have been nothing but kind and respectful toward me. I sincerely appreciate that.

I first came here looking for advice on how to improve my shooting ability.
I stayed because of the enormous base of traditional knowledge here, the friendly atmosphere, and the friendships that I have made here.

I guess what I'm really trying to say is......we all love traditional archery for the simplicity of it.

And helping out the new guys (Like Me) with their redundant questions, and constant pestering is the only way to ensure the traditional fire continues to burn.
   

Thanks to all here for helping me.

Chris

I missed this one nice to see it come back up top.

I missed this thread too...

I've only been shooting trad for a couple of years and only exclusively trad for the past year.  I found this site early on and have gleaned a lot of good information but I was a little intimidated at first - thinking it was too much like physics class for me!    

I decided just to shoot more and worry about the physics less... and it's really paid off.  My shooting has improved greatly this year.  I have to admit that using Stu Miller's calculator helped me to get a good start with arrows... but I also have to admit that none of the "techie" stuff affects my shooting more than the proverbial "nut behind the wheel"!

"Thank you" to all of you trad gurus who share your knowledge, expertise and experience here!  I've enjoyed archery for 12 years but never as much as this past year!    

Well said Terry and i agree! I am as guilty as the next guy. I think we are getting too caught up in our equipment and have lost sight to some extent of what traditional archery is all about.  

Terry is right on the money, awesome post Terry.

Terry im new but you sure made me relize the is no magic wand.i sure have been frustrated trying to find one too.thanks frome a newbe.

Sound wisdom.TD.

Totally agree.

No need to apologize Terry....I think that some of us need to remember why we hunt and shoot trad....Thanks for caring.

Wow I can't believe I missed this. I agree 110%. I have noticed the trend, and liked Terry's original post. I would like to thank ALL of the admin's for doing their best to keep us all (including me) on track. Thanks

Glenn

I'm right there with a lot of others in wondering to myself, "How did I miss this a year ago"? Anyway, now that it has resurfaced, I too agree with Terry's original post and ask, " How I can I be a better hunter?" Not "What new techie gadget can I stuff in my pack?"

BTW - What does ILF stand for and why are there so many metal handles showing up? Rhetorical, I don't really want or need to know.

I've been pondering this thread, having just seen it for the first time. Until I returned back in the spring I was gone from Trad Gang for about 5 years or so.

I have to admit folks, I don't get it? I didn't realize we were off or getting off course. I don't read every topic, some don't interest me.  Some are repeats for me but obiously not for the intiator of the topic.

I don't want to be part of a perceived problem, so I need to find out if I am.  Are some of these topics counter to the Mission of Pow Wow or Trad Gang?

--Form discussions
--How to tune
--How to make arrows
--Give aways
--Welcomes & Condolences
--Hunt reports
--Questions about hunting
--Quivers, gloves, tabs
--Pictures of bows
--Why shoot a longbow or a recurve
--How to scout
--How to blood trail
--How to make good on shots at game

Of course, related, and other topics abound here. I haven't noticed any difference in the 9-10 months I've been back but it seems some topics are an irritant?

I'm not as active as some here. I shoot almost every day. I bowhunt 3-4 dozen times per year in at least two states. I get my hunting fix in the field, not here.

I do know this, I would be a few thousand bucks better off if not for some of the bows and other equipment I've discovered from posters here (and glad for it). I now buy from a far more diverse group of vendors than I ever did before.

I don't know how many of the nearly 30,000 folks who have registered at one time or another still post or lurk, but I imagine it's thousands? If so, the diversity of thought and preferences has produced the current crop of topics and posts.  

So, I guess if some of us are misbehave'n I'd like to know exactly how, cause if I am, I can fix me.

I'm trying to remember the last "techie gadget" I read being discussed here? How many gadgets can we have: bows, arrows, broadheads, quiver, and clothing?

I'm thinking of an "E" word here that traditionalists are a bit known for and hoping I'm wrong?  And like the country song went, 'I was shooting traditional (like many here) when traditional wasn't cool.'

Respectfully.

Agreed.  I've thought it seemed a little equipment heavy sometimes.  Still a top notch site though.  Glad you all are putting in the effort to keep it that way.

I have to admit I've run afoul of the mods a time or two..

But there's no better place on the 'net for Trad.

This place exists thanks to the mods!

Rob, please accept my apologies for past sins.

I start and finish my day with TG!

Well said, and some deep thought.
I agree, and will speak for myself on this thought.
I love traditional archery, and I don't think that I will ever embrace perfection, but the jouney is a blast.
I come here to find out what it takes for me to approach that goal, and the other gangers here have helped me greatly.
I surf the different forums here, and find myself bypassing the ultra technical posts, and lean toward the success stories and pictures, and those who succede, and those who are still searching for that success.
I hope for all our sakes that we can revert from whence we came and focus on our ultimate goal, to be a part of that society who won't give up in our quest for success in the great life of traditional archery.
Thanks Terry, and all the trad gang for your help and support.

Quote--Form discussions
--How to tune
--How to make arrows
--Give aways
--Welcomes & Condolences
--Hunt reports
--Questions about hunting
--Quivers, gloves, tabs
--Pictures of bows
--Why shoot a longbow or a recurve
--How to scout
--How to blood trail
--How to make good on shots at game

I think the mods agree that these are all good topics.  The stuff that gets out of hand are redundant threads on the effectiveness of 36% FOC vs 35% FOC arrows, or the latest double bevel/single bevel argument, or the latest gadget for blood trailing instead of basic woodsmanship.

"Archery is seeing how far you can get from the target and hit it, bowhunting is seeing how close you can get and not miss."  

I always loved that quote, and relate a lot better to the threads which support the latter.