Author Topic: Changing the face of the Armed, Polite Society (Read 4565 times)

Perd Hapley · « **on:** August 03, 2006, 05:49:44 PM »

Is anyone else ready for a new picture at the top of the page? Suggestions?

Can't we put the threads right on the front page, instead of going to armedpolitesociety.com and then clicking on RoundTable?

Lastly, the name needs a comma, no?

Perd Hapley · « **Reply #1 on:** August 03, 2006, 05:51:50 PM »

Perhaps a picture of a Mauser or other old relic.

Or two gentlemen interlocuters with small-swords or rapiers?

K Frame · « **Reply #2 on:** August 03, 2006, 06:10:52 PM »

No, strictly, a comma isn't necessary.

cosine · « **Reply #3 on:** August 03, 2006, 06:14:39 PM »

Hmm. I usually don't like change. Is something wrong with the current design of APS or is it just boredom of the current scheme?

Perd Hapley · « **Reply #4 on:** August 03, 2006, 06:50:41 PM »

I always thought it was a .22 of some sort, until I was told it was a Thompson. It has never made any sense to me and I find it very boring.

I know, it's free and I do thank Oleg for the forum. I just think a year and a half is long enough, and it may be time to change to a new picture.

gunsmith · « **Reply #5 on:** August 03, 2006, 07:17:58 PM »

I'm afraid of change

Headless Thompson Gunner · « **Reply #6 on:** August 03, 2006, 07:32:35 PM »

Quote from: fistful

I always thought it was a .22 of some sort, until I was told it was a Thompson. It has never made any sense to me and I find it very boring.

I thought it was a grease gun??

Parker Dean · « **Reply #7 on:** August 03, 2006, 08:26:49 PM »

Quote from: fistful

Can't we put the threads right on the front page, instead of going to armedpolitesociety.com and then clicking on RoundTable?

I just bookmark the Roundtable, and never even see the main page.

As for a different pic, got a candidate?

SpookyPistolero · « **Reply #8 on:** August 04, 2006, 12:09:01 AM »

Change sucks, especially change without purpose. It ought to be left alone. If it's boredom just change your color APS color scheme or something.

280plus · « **Reply #9 on:** August 04, 2006, 01:22:25 AM »

Change BAD!!

TarpleyG · « **Reply #10 on:** August 04, 2006, 01:33:38 AM »

http://www.armedpolitesociety.com/viewtopic.php?id=23

mtnbkr · « **Reply #11 on:** August 04, 2006, 02:13:39 AM »

Quote from: fistful

Perhaps a picture of a Mauser or other old relic.

We have enough "old relics" around here. Though you apparently aren't one of them... Tongue

Chris

Perd Hapley · « **Reply #12 on:** August 04, 2006, 02:28:20 AM »

Oh, sorry it was some other .45 subgun. I didn't know you were all such hardcore conservatives. I guess you agree with the Lutheran talk show host who said, "Innovation is from Satan."

280plus · « **Reply #13 on:** August 04, 2006, 02:42:18 AM »

If it ain't broke don't fix it! Paint it maybe, but that's from a sailor's perspective.

Cheesy

Perd Hapley · « **Reply #14 on:** August 04, 2006, 02:47:49 AM »

But it is "broke," it's a wierd and uninteresting picture.

Werewolf · « **Reply #15 on:** August 04, 2006, 05:58:20 AM »

Quote from: fistful

But it is "broke," it's a wierd and uninteresting picture.

FWIW - I agree. Still can't figure out what that picture is - looks like a cartridge in in some kind of can.

I'd suggest a picture of a guy with a pistol on his belt, a sword on the other side of his belt, a shotgun slung across his back and a bandolier of shotgun ammo slung across his front while standing there with a rifle of some kind at port arms. Below the picture put the R. A. Heinlein quote about an armed society being a polite one.

I'm sure Oleg could find someone to pose for a pic like that... Hell - except for the ammo bandolier I could pose for a pic like that. hmmm....

Ex-MA Hole · « **Reply #16 on:** August 04, 2006, 06:52:26 AM »

Ok,

We've heard from the pro-change, and from that anti-change.

Then there's me.

I don't care.

charby · « **Reply #17 on:** August 04, 2006, 07:21:56 AM »

Quote from: Werewolf

Quote from: fistful

But it is "broke," it's a wierd and uninteresting picture.

FWIW - I agree. Still can't figure out what that picture is - looks like a cartridge in in some kind of can.

I'd suggest a picture of a guy with a pistol on his belt, a sword on the other side of his belt, a shotgun slung across his back and a bandolier of shotgun ammo slung across his front while standing there with a rifle of some kind at port arms. Below the picture put the R. A. Heinlein quote about an armed society being a polite one.

I'm sure Oleg could find someone to pose for a pic like that... Hell - except for the ammo bandolier I could pose for a pic like that. hmmm....

And in a urban camouflage ninja suit sporting a concealed carry badge and leaning against the Subaru Brat urban response vehicle.

Werewolf · « **Reply #18 on:** August 04, 2006, 07:38:16 AM »

Quote from: charby

Quote from: Werewolf

Quote from: fistful

But it is "broke," it's a wierd and uninteresting picture.

FWIW - I agree. Still can't figure out what that picture is - looks like a cartridge in in some kind of can.

I'd suggest a picture of a guy with a pistol on his belt, a sword on the other side of his belt, a shotgun slung across his back and a bandolier of shotgun ammo slung across his front while standing there with a rifle of some kind at port arms. Below the picture put the R. A. Heinlein quote about an armed society being a polite one.

I'm sure Oleg could find someone to pose for a pic like that... Hell - except for the ammo bandolier I could pose for a pic like that. hmmm....

And in a urban camouflage ninja suit sporting a concealed carry badge and leaning against the Subaru Brat urban response vehicle.

OK... Now that's just CRAZY! Wink

K Frame · « **Reply #19 on:** August 04, 2006, 07:55:12 AM »

"But it is "broke," it's a wierd and uninteresting picture."

Opinions are like aholes.

Everyone has one, and they all stink.

Ex-MA Hole · « **Reply #20 on:** August 04, 2006, 10:23:42 AM »

So Mike, how do really feel?

Zed · « **Reply #21 on:** August 04, 2006, 11:01:42 AM »

Back on topic, I think a pic depicting 2 people with Open Carry Pistols or Rifles shaking hands would suit the teme of the forum well.

Werewolf · « **Reply #22 on:** August 04, 2006, 11:25:32 AM »

Quote from: Zed

Back on topic, I think a pic depicting 2 people with Open Carry Pistols or Rifles shaking hands would suit the teme of the forum well.

Now that IS a good idea.

Perd Hapley · « **Reply #23 on:** August 04, 2006, 11:38:00 AM »

Quote from: fistful

But it is "broke," it's a wierd and uninteresting picture.

Wait, how can something be wierd and uninteresting? I guess I mean it's an unusual thing to take a picture of, an unusual choice for the centerpiece of the website, but not worth looking at several times a day. Now a similar shot of a Mauser...

I'd be glad to suggest a few pictures, but I would need someone to explain how to do so.

SADShooter · « **Reply #24 on:** August 04, 2006, 11:52:12 AM »

For me, that image suggests a weapon ready for action, but not in use. This seems appropriate to me in a community founded on responsible firearms ownership and intelligent, civil discourse; it is suitable to those who "get it". Is it the sexiest thing? No. Does the symbolism hit you over the head? No. Is there a better visual to convey the point? Perhaps, but I don't have a suggestion.

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Author Topic: Changing the face of the Armed, Polite Society (Read 4565 times)