A curious Observation...

John Sabato · 06-25-2007, 09:43 AM

Just wanted to share an observation that I have noticed that in the last 6 months or so, our registered membership has increased by 300 or more members. Not sure what the increase is all about, but I am sure the forum's reputation for being helpful to new members has a lot to do with it.

Thanks to all the "regulars" that make being part of this forum and associated with gentlemen (and ladies) who share their collective knowledge an honored privilege.

Our registered membership as of this posting is FOUR THOUSAND EIGHT HUNDRED AND SEVENTEEN... At this rate, we should easily break the 5000 mark by Fall!

Luke · 06-25-2007, 10:01 AM

Hi John,

So many collectors; so few Lugers ! ! !

Luke

John Sabato · 06-25-2007, 11:39 AM

Luke, I remember when the member count was less than 40 our first year on the Taiwan server...!

thegundude · 06-25-2007, 11:48 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by John Sabato
Thanks to all the "regulars" that make being part of this forum and associated with gentlemen (and ladies) who share their collective knowledge an honored privilege.

I'll second that!

I've learned so much over the past couple of years about Lugers (and other things) from the good gentlemen of this forum that I could never repay the debt of gratitude. All I can do is donate once in a while to the sites maintenance and try to help the newbies with easy questions.

Thanks a million to all of you who've helped me learn about these wonderful guns. You know who you are...

MFC · 06-25-2007, 11:37 PM

Ditto.

I can't imagine trying to learn all that I have about our hobby from reading books. It would take many many years, and a lot would be left out.
Mike C.

PS. My check is in the mail.

stefanosg · 06-27-2007, 07:20 PM

I've been selling alot of stuff on Ebay and anytime its Luger related I put a little note in box about the site.

Steinar · 06-28-2007, 03:19 AM

I think the magic recipe for this forum, is a dash of humor and friendly tone combined with good 'management' and a heck of a lot of knowledge

-you should listen when someone is bragging, because then you know that it comes from the heart.

thegundude · 06-28-2007, 07:25 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Morgan Kane
I think the magic recipe for this forum, is a dash of humor and friendly tone combined with good 'management' and a heck of a lot of knowledge

...with the occasionaly savage beating and public humiliation thown in for good measure...

Steinar · 06-28-2007, 07:51 AM

..and let it all boil for 9 years on medium heat

cirelaw · 06-28-2007, 08:08 AM

I want to commend all the regulars who treat collecting as fun and informative. I know of no other alternative of both learning and airing there opinions and views, share, share alike. Democracy at is finest!

davidkachel · 06-28-2007, 10:28 AM

Easy question. Knowledge and integrity.
That's why people come here, get what they need, and then stay!

Rod WMG · 06-29-2007, 06:05 AM

Well, all I can say is I'm purdy dern mad at this bunch for costing me so much money after I got interested in Lugers!

Navy · 06-29-2007, 06:58 AM

Just doin' our best to lower the tuition costs at Luger U.

Tom A

06-25-2007, 09:43 AM	#1
John Sabato Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: The Capital of the Free World Posts: 10,152 Thanks: 3,003 Thanked 2,304 Times in 1,096 Posts	A curious Observation... Just wanted to share an observation that I have noticed that in the last 6 months or so, our registered membership has increased by 300 or more members. Not sure what the increase is all about, but I am sure the forum's reputation for being helpful to new members has a lot to do with it. Thanks to all the "regulars" that make being part of this forum and associated with gentlemen (and ladies) who share their collective knowledge an honored privilege. Our registered membership as of this posting is FOUR THOUSAND EIGHT HUNDRED AND SEVENTEEN... At this rate, we should easily break the 5000 mark by Fall! __________________ regards, -John S "...We hold these truths to be self-evident that ALL men are created EQUAL *and are endowed by their Creator* with certain UNALIENABLE* rights, and among these are life, LIBERTY, and the pursuit of happiness..."*

06-25-2007, 10:01 AM	#2
Luke User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: NC - USA Posts: 1,239 Thanks: 0 Thanked 18 Times in 6 Posts	Hi John, So many collectors; so few Lugers ! ! ! Luke __________________ "Peace, if possible; truth, at any cost." . . . Martin Luther

06-25-2007, 11:39 AM	#3
John Sabato Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: The Capital of the Free World Posts: 10,152 Thanks: 3,003 Thanked 2,304 Times in 1,096 Posts	Luke, I remember when the member count was less than 40 our first year on the Taiwan server...! __________________ regards, -John S "...We hold these truths to be self-evident that ALL men are created EQUAL *and are endowed by their Creator* with certain UNALIENABLE* rights, and among these are life, LIBERTY, and the pursuit of happiness..."*

06-25-2007, 11:37 PM	#5
MFC User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Louisiana Posts: 1,237 Thanks: 183 Thanked 281 Times in 162 Posts	Ditto. I can't imagine trying to learn all that I have about our hobby from reading books. It would take many many years, and a lot would be left out. Mike C. PS. My check is in the mail. __________________ Mike C.

06-27-2007, 07:20 PM	#6
stefanosg User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: East Central Florida Posts: 367 Thanks: 1 Thanked 7 Times in 2 Posts	I've been selling alot of stuff on Ebay and anytime its Luger related I put a little note in box about the site. __________________ "When the people fear their government, there is tyranny; when the government fears the people, there is liberty."

06-28-2007, 03:19 AM	#7
Steinar User Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 1,538 Thanks: 18 Thanked 36 Times in 21 Posts	I think the magic recipe for this forum, is a dash of humor and friendly tone combined with good 'management' and a heck of a lot of knowledge -you should listen when someone is bragging, because then you know that it comes from the heart. __________________ Previously known as Morgan Kane

06-28-2007, 07:51 AM	#9
Steinar User Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 1,538 Thanks: 18 Thanked 36 Times in 21 Posts	..and let it all boil for 9 years on medium heat __________________ Previously known as Morgan Kane

06-28-2007, 08:08 AM	#10
cirelaw Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: PORT ST LUCIE, FLORIDA Posts: 12,216 Thanks: 6,209 Thanked 4,133 Times in 2,173 Posts	I want to commend all the regulars who treat collecting as fun and informative. I know of no other alternative of both learning and airing there opinions and views, share, share alike. Democracy at is finest!

06-28-2007, 10:28 AM	#11
davidkachel User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 784 Thanks: 0 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	Easy question. Knowledge and integrity. That's why people come here, get what they need, and then stay! __________________ A heroin habit would be cheaper.

06-29-2007, 06:05 AM	#12
Rod WMG User Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: The Edge of Texas Posts: 514 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Well, all I can say is I'm purdy dern mad at this bunch for costing me so much money after I got interested in Lugers!

06-29-2007, 06:58 AM	#13
Navy RIP Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Dc 'burbs in Virginia Posts: 2,482 Thanks: 0 Thanked 16 Times in 10 Posts	Just doin' our best to lower the tuition costs at Luger U. Tom A