Shop talk, Military&Leo only subforum- bad idea?

**vigilus** · Posted On: 4/14/2009 1:14am

What do the mods think about a subforum that's invite only for members of the military and law enforcement (past and present).

A place where they could go to 'talk shop' about **** that they may not feel 100% comfortable with posting out in the open. Good idea bad idea?

**marcusdbrutus** · Posted On: 4/14/2009 1:24am

Excellent idea, I think. I'm tired of any posts related to law enforcement being swarmed by 'cops suck' comments.

**thorthe power** · Posted On: 4/14/2009 6:02am

Originally Posted by marcusdbrutus

Excellent idea, I think. I'm tired of any posts related to law enforcement being swarmed by 'cops suck' comments.

Yeah me too.

Great idea!! Could be a great learning tool.

**Vorpal** · Posted On: 4/14/2009 8:16am

Sounds like a good idea.

**BadUglyMagic** · Posted On: 4/14/2009 11:21am

How about separating the subforums into military and LEO?

**ChenPengFi** · Posted On: 4/14/2009 11:30am

As non-military, non-leo i for one would feel a little disappointed to be excluded, for i always appreciate the insight afforded by these members.
I usually just lurk in those types of threads, but have tons respect for our leo and military members and tons of spite for those that do not.
Thank you folks...

That said i really should have no say, just my $.02.

**BadUglyMagic** · Posted On: 4/14/2009 11:42am

Originally Posted by ChenPengFi

As non-military, non-leo i for one would feel a little disappointed to be excluded, for i always appreciate the insight afforded by these members.
I usually just lurk in those types of threads, but have tons respect for our leo and military members and tons of spite for those that do not.
Thank you folks...

That said i really should have no say, just my $.02.

He has a point. Also, what about "civilian" advisors/employees?

**Neildo** · Posted On: 4/14/2009 11:48am

get an invite from somebody. GuiltySpark did say invite only.

you'd invite me, wouldn't ya GS?

**BadUglyMagic** · Posted On: 4/14/2009 12:20pm

Originally Posted by Neildo

get an invite from somebody. GuiltySpark did say invite only.

you'd invite me, wouldn't ya GS?

Another good point. Maybe the original post was read too quickly. What would be join criteria - Invite or proof of mil/le experience?

**vigilus** · Posted On: 4/14/2009 1:04pm

There are a significant number of Military and Police posters on the forum.

The 'police sucks' comments aren't really that much of an issue (definitely not as done to death as they are over in sociocide). The sub forum would be more of a non bullshit non trolling forum where professional warriors can discuss "shop talk" and not have threads derailed by stupid comments or people trying to start arguments out of bordem.

Criteria would be current or past Military/LEO experience. Depending on the members feelings towards it- people with a strong interest towards Mil/Leo stuff could possibly be invited in. Maybe maybe not , considering the theme of the subforum would be mil/leo only (No offense to the non members out there)

It wouldn't affect the structure/access of the armory, still be a lot of back and forth.

Great idea!! Could be a great learning tool.

Excactly. There are some things I'd like to pick fellow military types brains about (as well as LEO) but some of it really isn't appropiate for an open forum.