In defense of "Lurkers"

DougT · 02-28-2004, 09:27 AM

Hi everyone, the other day I came across a comment about "lurkers" vs active posters/participants. I guess I've been one of these "lurkers" myself. For me it's simply a matter of learning. I'm not quite a year into this Luger thing (after 30 years of interest in many other types of guns and shooting). I find that checking in with the LF regularly and reading the threads on the different subjects is really helping me learn about these incredible guns and their facinating yet somewhat illusive history. And at this point, I don't know enough have much to add to anyone else's comments. I've been buying Luger books regularly--and have a few more yet to get. In the mean time, the information on the LF has really helped me, and is very enjoyable too. So if you see me looking but not talking, it's because I'm learning from all of you! Thanks everyone!

Doug T

wterrell · 02-28-2004, 09:51 AM

Doug, glad to know that i am in good company. Lurking must not become a lost art.

Doubs · 02-28-2004, 01:30 PM

I probably post more often than most members here but I spend MUCH more time simply lurking and learning from those who know more than I do..... a LOT more in most cases.

There's nothing wrong with lurking to learn!

G.W. Gill · 02-29-2004, 01:07 AM

I believe on this forum sombody has the Will Rogers quote "Some learn from reading, some learn from observation, some have to..." It is a great motto for lurkers. I can't remember the whole thing but it is so true.

Vlim · 02-29-2004, 08:54 AM

A good performance needs a good audience

LugerLizzie · 03-01-2004, 03:22 PM

<img border="0" alt="[icon107]" title="" src="graemlins/icon107.gif" /> LURKERS UNITE!!!!!!!

Big Norm · 03-01-2004, 07:57 PM

I just wish that the Lugerforum was around when I first started. I could have avoided a few mistakes. Oh well, I am glad that I started when I did. I could never have accumulated what I have if I didn't. I was hard starting because there were so many to chose from. All my teachers were collecting the P-08's. I did not want to compete with them at gun shows so I focused on the artilleries. I never thought that I could afford a navy Luger. But then one day I bought myself a navy for my birthday. I was then off to the races with them. That was some 15 years ago and I now have a small but nice collection of artilleries and navies plus a few others of mostly 1918's and earlier. These guns are getting harder and harder to find. I paid way too much for all my guns at the time. But now those prices seem like bargains.
Big Norm

Navy · 03-01-2004, 09:05 PM

All,

Quoting Bug Norm, "I paid way too much for all my guns at the time. But now those prices seem like bargains...

And they ALWAYS will.

You can ALWAYS get more money! You can almost never find the piece you need.

I desperately need a K'hoff with the cool side panel inscription..

Tom A

Edward Tinker · 03-01-2004, 11:02 PM

I was talking to Ralph last year and he told me, "It is okay to pay too much for a gun you want, because in 3 years it'll be worth more than you paid" {{within reason of course

}}

Ed

Jack Lawman · 03-02-2004, 11:14 AM

To paraphrase a member quote from another forum:

"You never pay too much for a gun, you just buy it too early."

Jack

02-28-2004, 09:27 AM	#1
DougT User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: So. Cal. Posts: 171 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	In defense of "Lurkers" Hi everyone, the other day I came across a comment about "lurkers" vs active posters/participants. I guess I've been one of these "lurkers" myself. For me it's simply a matter of learning. I'm not quite a year into this Luger thing (after 30 years of interest in many other types of guns and shooting). I find that checking in with the LF regularly and reading the threads on the different subjects is really helping me learn about these incredible guns and their facinating yet somewhat illusive history. And at this point, I don't know enough have much to add to anyone else's comments. I've been buying Luger books regularly--and have a few more yet to get. In the mean time, the information on the LF has really helped me, and is very enjoyable too. So if you see me looking but not talking, it's because I'm learning from all of you! Thanks everyone! Doug T

02-28-2004, 09:51 AM	#2
wterrell User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Colorado Posts: 1,096 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Doug, glad to know that i am in good company. Lurking must not become a lost art. __________________ Noli me vocare, ego te vocabo, wes --------------------

03-01-2004, 11:02 PM	#9
Edward Tinker Super Moderator Eternal Lifer LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: North of Spokane, WA Posts: 15,933 Thanks: 2,032 Thanked 4,530 Times in 2,092 Posts	I was talking to Ralph last year and he told me, "It is okay to pay too much for a gun you want, because in 3 years it'll be worth more than you paid" {{within reason of course }} Ed __________________ Edward Tinker ************ Co-Author of Police Lugers - Co-Author of Simson Lugers Author of Veteran Bring Backs Vol I, Vol II, Vol III and Vol IV

03-02-2004, 11:14 AM	#10
Jack Lawman User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Near NYC Posts: 428 Thanks: 30 Thanked 64 Times in 37 Posts	To paraphrase a member quote from another forum: "You never pay too much for a gun, you just buy it too early." Jack __________________ Why do you guys hate black circles so much?

02-28-2004, 01:30 PM	#3
Doubs User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Byron, Georgia Posts: 1,698 Thanks: 792 Thanked 1,686 Times in 554 Posts	I probably post more often than most members here but I spend MUCH more time simply lurking and learning from those who know more than I do..... a LOT more in most cases. There's nothing wrong with lurking to learn!

02-29-2004, 01:07 AM	#4
G.W. Gill User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Southeastern USA Posts: 369 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I believe on this forum sombody has the Will Rogers quote "Some learn from reading, some learn from observation, some have to..." It is a great motto for lurkers. I can't remember the whole thing but it is so true.

02-29-2004, 08:54 AM	#5
Vlim Moderator Lifetime LugerForum Patron Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Europe Posts: 5,053 Thanks: 1,036 Thanked 3,988 Times in 1,205 Posts	A good performance needs a good audience

03-01-2004, 03:22 PM	#6
LugerLizzie User Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Calif. Coast Posts: 46 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	<img border="0" alt="[icon107]" title="" src="graemlins/icon107.gif" /> LURKERS UNITE!!!!!!!

03-01-2004, 07:57 PM	#7
Big Norm RIP Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: SE Michigan Posts: 1,864 Thanks: 1 Thanked 6 Times in 5 Posts	I just wish that the Lugerforum was around when I first started. I could have avoided a few mistakes. Oh well, I am glad that I started when I did. I could never have accumulated what I have if I didn't. I was hard starting because there were so many to chose from. All my teachers were collecting the P-08's. I did not want to compete with them at gun shows so I focused on the artilleries. I never thought that I could afford a navy Luger. But then one day I bought myself a navy for my birthday. I was then off to the races with them. That was some 15 years ago and I now have a small but nice collection of artilleries and navies plus a few others of mostly 1918's and earlier. These guns are getting harder and harder to find. I paid way too much for all my guns at the time. But now those prices seem like bargains. Big Norm

03-01-2004, 09:05 PM	#8
Navy RIP Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Dc 'burbs in Virginia Posts: 2,482 Thanks: 0 Thanked 16 Times in 10 Posts	All, Quoting Bug Norm, "I paid way too much for all my guns at the time. But now those prices seem like bargains... And they ALWAYS will. You can ALWAYS get more money! You can almost never find the piece you need. I desperately need a K'hoff with the cool side panel inscription.. Tom A