1917 Erfurt

John Sabato · 12-18-2001, 01:10 PM

I agree completely... My widow may sell off my Lugers when I am gone, but they will be with me for the duration!

Before I sign off I just wanted to take this opportunity to add that frequently in the last few months as the Lugerforum participation has risen exponentially, there have been misunderstandings and disagreements over what would otherwise be minor opinions and matters.

I think it would do us all good to remember that this wonderful Internet presence and ability to converse with Luger enthusiasts all over the world and at all levels on a daily basis lacks the one element of face to face interaction that would help us to avoid confrontation... It lacks the ability to transmit "feelings" and to hear "intent" and "intonation" from our printed words...

Words on the screen or on paper are cold and without feeling. Sure we can SHOUT in CAPS, and use smiley faces to attempt to express our feelings and intent, but they are no real substitute for hearing our colleagues speak in a calm voice their own entitled opinions. Try to imagine the context of the printed word before jumping to conclusions... I have found it amusing at times to see that some actually violently agreed with each other, when they thought they were on opposite sides of an issue...

I feel what sets this forum above all other gun forums on the net is the gentlemanly and ladylike behavior that seems to always triumph in these situations... even after a heated discussion...

My hat is off to all of you that visit here, whether you lurk, or contribute... All opinion is welcomed here and there should never be a reason to fight about it.

Keep up the good work GUYS and GALS. Let's keep this a place worth visiting. I long ago stopped going to other places to discuss firearms, and treasure the friendship and acquaintence I have found here with all of you Luger enthusiasts, even those that don't yet own a Luger...

I will be off the net for most of the Holiday season, but will check in when the occasion permits it, so to each of you may I express my warmest wishes for a Blessed Christmas and a Happy New Year!

regards, - John Sabato

12-18-2001, 01:10 PM	#37
John Sabato Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: The Capital of the Free World Posts: 10,156 Thanks: 3,003 Thanked 2,309 Times in 1,098 Posts	I agree completely... My widow may sell off my Lugers when I am gone, but they will be with me for the duration! Before I sign off I just wanted to take this opportunity to add that frequently in the last few months as the Lugerforum participation has risen exponentially, there have been misunderstandings and disagreements over what would otherwise be minor opinions and matters. I think it would do us all good to remember that this wonderful Internet presence and ability to converse with Luger enthusiasts all over the world and at all levels on a daily basis lacks the one element of face to face interaction that would help us to avoid confrontation... It lacks the ability to transmit "feelings" and to hear "intent" and "intonation" from our printed words... Words on the screen or on paper are cold and without feeling. Sure we can SHOUT in CAPS, and use smiley faces to attempt to express our feelings and intent, but they are no real substitute for hearing our colleagues speak in a calm voice their own entitled opinions. Try to imagine the context of the printed word before jumping to conclusions... I have found it amusing at times to see that some actually violently agreed with each other, when they thought they were on opposite sides of an issue... I feel what sets this forum above all other gun forums on the net is the gentlemanly and ladylike behavior that seems to always triumph in these situations... even after a heated discussion... My hat is off to all of you that visit here, whether you lurk, or contribute... All opinion is welcomed here and there should never be a reason to fight about it. Keep up the good work GUYS and GALS. Let's keep this a place worth visiting. I long ago stopped going to other places to discuss firearms, and treasure the friendship and acquaintence I have found here with all of you Luger enthusiasts, even those that don't yet own a Luger... I will be off the net for most of the Holiday season, but will check in when the occasion permits it, so to each of you may I express my warmest wishes for a Blessed Christmas and a Happy New Year! regards, - John Sabato