I think some of the problem also comes from conflict cycles in which one member becomes defensive from a percieved (valid or not) personal attack or attack on an idea or individual they take personally, to which the other person becomes defensive and the main point of the thread gets lost in an...
I am right handed with everything except sparring. I fight southpaw and have always been more comfortable with it. Most fighters take a stance with their strong hand in the rear so they can take advantage of the added power of using the rest of their body to propel the punch. But I have a...
There are some negative threads out there about RF currently. Overall, I have greatly enjoyed my RF experience! Some good things I've gotten from my time here include:
-Close connections with people.
-A more informed view of religions, cultures, and varying viewpoints.
-Accountability for my...
I'm not a violent person, but cleaning, loading, and shooting guns is intensely satisfying. I don't shoot firearms often, but I do bring out my crossbows regularly which provide the same satisfaction.
Those of us who've been on the forum for a long time have seen rashes of people leaving for various reasons. It's always sad to see folks leave, especially when they've developed relationships with other members.
But humans are always in flux and sometimes they come back and sometimes they...