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Reiyuki

(96 posts)
111. those posters tend to have a bad signal-to-noise ratio
Wed Oct 11, 2017, 03:46 PM
Oct 2017

Better to have a lower post count filled with good high value info than 100k tweets full of fluff.

Excluding the <50 post trolls of course

Yes! This is one way to get some gun control. HopeAgain Oct 2017 #1
I agree and as well...but.... sdfernando Oct 2017 #4
The reason manufacturers are protected by law is precisely because Always Right Oct 2017 #59
This is lot more like cigarettes than drunk drivers HopeAgain Oct 2017 #74
I'm not sure that is a fair comparison. Always Right Oct 2017 #84
Good! lkinwi Oct 2017 #2
Great. Now remove the law that prohibits victims from suing gun manufacturers and profiteers. Hoyt Oct 2017 #3
Modify how? Always Right Oct 2017 #5
It would be quite simple really, modify the trigger guard area where something like that doesn't Hoyt Oct 2017 #6
Trigger guards don't move Always Right Oct 2017 #24
I bet you'd like to see the suit. You probably have some bump stocks, maybe profit from them. Hoyt Oct 2017 #7
I'm just here for the facts, not to debate. Always Right Oct 2017 #12
You've only made 10 and came in through the Gungeon. That tells me a lot about you. Hoyt Oct 2017 #13
Everyone started at post 1 Always Right Oct 2017 #17
The genetic fallacy is a favorite 'go to' for those that have nothing else to counter with... friendly_iconoclast Oct 2017 #88
On ANY talk board fescuerescue Oct 2017 #146
"what post number...t before I'm worthy of not being insulted?" Orrex Oct 2017 #92
those posters tend to have a bad signal-to-noise ratio Reiyuki Oct 2017 #111
Not sure if you're insulting me or not... Orrex Oct 2017 #114
Not saying you in particular, I mean in general on any forum. Nt Reiyuki Oct 2017 #118
Hmm... Now I'm *DEFINITELY* not sure... Orrex Oct 2017 #122
Almost to 50 Always Right Oct 2017 #117
This one goes to eleven. Orrex Oct 2017 #121
Hoyt, stop it. Adrahil Oct 2017 #94
What "technical information" have I provided that is not true? Yes, I do get ticked with gunners Hoyt Oct 2017 #95
Example from earlier in this discussion Always Right Oct 2017 #102
First, BS. Second that is what ads say. Third, I was not Hoyt Oct 2017 #109
Correcting a mistake isn't an apology Always Right Oct 2017 #110
Do any of these ads give the target (buyers) the idea the rifles are military spec? Hoyt Oct 2017 #124
Yes and no Always Right Oct 2017 #139
"Yes and no." LMAO. I guess the one that comes right out and says this gun "is destined Hoyt Oct 2017 #142
The ads are puffery Always Right Oct 2017 #149
The idea that it somehow "easy" for gunmakers to make changes preventing such devices. Adrahil Oct 2017 #132
Oh, I agree and think all semi-autos need to be banned. As to modification to prevent bump stocks, Hoyt Oct 2017 #134
Not impossible, more like impractical Always Right Oct 2017 #136
Well, at least you are thinking and can see that it is possible to modify a rifle where a bump stock Hoyt Oct 2017 #137
I'm not part of "you guys" Always Right Oct 2017 #138
You are a gun promoter. There are millions who support the NRA, but are too cheap to pay dues. Hoyt Oct 2017 #143
Maybe I'm not a member because I disagree with them on things Always Right Oct 2017 #151
"Gun promoter" ClarendonDem Oct 2017 #153
Its up to them. They are the smart ones who have been evading safety laws RainCaster Oct 2017 #52
Legally speaking, the weapons were not fully automatic. Always Right Oct 2017 #57
Sue them for what? THIS lawsuit says couldn't happen without the stocks. jmg257 Oct 2017 #9
The bump stock is worthless without the AR15. Gun manufacturers, dealers and profiteers like Hoyt Oct 2017 #11
Then why does this lawsuit state otherwise? THAT'S the point, Hoyt. jmg257 Oct 2017 #14
Jeeezus. The lawsuit is filed against the bump stock manufacturers. Get you head out of your barrels Hoyt Oct 2017 #16
I KNOW Hoyt. THIS lawsuit (their statement) puts ALL the blame on the stock guys! jmg257 Oct 2017 #18
If you were filing a law suit, wouldn't you write it that way. That's the way all lawsuits are Hoyt Oct 2017 #21
Ha - that'a a funny dig - I get it! Bet the other kids love you at recess! jmg257 Oct 2017 #22
Bump stocks are a legal product, Keefer Oct 2017 #29
Keefer, look up how they brought down the Tobacco companies. Then look up PLCAA. Hoyt Oct 2017 #32
The tobacco companies got caught Keefer Oct 2017 #37
The gun companies are the same, they use the NRA and gun-humpers to hide behind. That needs to Hoyt Oct 2017 #41
You can't hold ANY manufacturer Keefer Oct 2017 #46
Wow - you will LOVE this, Hoyt...you will have to read some though... jmg257 Oct 2017 #49
Exactly. Now the Gun Protection Act needs to repealed legislatively Hoyt Oct 2017 #61
What did the manufacturers and dealers do ClarendonDem Oct 2017 #69
They advertise that guns make you a man, you need guns to survive, their Hoyt Oct 2017 #70
I like you Hoyt ClarendonDem Oct 2017 #72
Look, Dem, there's civil liability and morality to consider. Gun profiteers are implicated. Hoyt Oct 2017 #75
Lawsuits determine liability, not morality. - NT Always Right Oct 2017 #116
And coolaid advertises that a Giant Man will break down your wall fescuerescue Oct 2017 #150
Yea, pretty much Always Right Oct 2017 #152
Bankruptcy doesn't end production of items, it just changes who sells them Always Right Oct 2017 #67
Yeah, but s potential buyer or producer has to factor in the liability for the next massacre. Hoyt Oct 2017 #71
Yes, but not likely in the way you want Always Right Oct 2017 #78
I get it AlwaysRight, gun and accessory manufacturers, dealers and many gun owners are slimy SOBs Hoyt Oct 2017 #80
Lots of industries take advantage of legal tricks Always Right Oct 2017 #86
I'm sure the Trump Admin will likely followup on your recommendations. Hoyt Oct 2017 #99
A prediction isn't a reccomendation Always Right Oct 2017 #103
Your absurd contention then is that pharmaceutical companies have never been sued LanternWaste Oct 2017 #85
If their drug causes harm, Keefer Oct 2017 #93
Guns are designed and built to do what PRIMARY thing? Eliot Rosewater Oct 2017 #30
Fire projectiles. jmg257 Oct 2017 #31
to kill Eliot Rosewater Oct 2017 #39
So other than with all the wounded - his functioned as designed? jmg257 Oct 2017 #44
In a sane world, you would be able to sue, very successfully , a company that Eliot Rosewater Oct 2017 #45
Welcome to America. Here we protect their ownership by the highest laws in the land. nt jmg257 Oct 2017 #50
Do criminals shot by the police get to sue gun manufacturers too? Always Right Oct 2017 #60
Save lives. ileus Oct 2017 #64
It's not the semi autos that are the problem Drahthaardogs Oct 2017 #34
Agreed - that hi-capacity mags are also an issue. jmg257 Oct 2017 #40
Happens to pharma companies rather often... LanternWaste Oct 2017 #83
Pharma, huh? Don't think I have ever posted in a thread about them. jmg257 Oct 2017 #90
Bump fire and bump stocks are not limited to AR-15 style guns. Always Right Oct 2017 #15
You don't get it. As far as those not performing back ground checks, I'm referring to gun-humpers Hoyt Oct 2017 #19
Who said I sell guns without background checks? Always Right Oct 2017 #23
It's kind of Obvious. Hoyt Oct 2017 #35
Is that you, Fred Colon? friendly_iconoclast Oct 2017 #89
He's not defending guns and gunners because he's altruistic. Hoyt Oct 2017 #98
Kindly point out what's factually inaccurate in his posts. Show your work friendly_iconoclast Oct 2017 #100
..which request got the expected reply: friendly_iconoclast Oct 2017 #106
Is not immediately replying to a post I didn't see til now, considered awkward silence? - NT Always Right Oct 2017 #120
My apologies for being unclear- that was meant for your interlocutor, not you friendly_iconoclast Oct 2017 #129
What evidence do you have that poster sells guns without background checks? Marengo Oct 2017 #108
Most of you gunners do, that's why you want to protect private sales without background checks. Hoyt Oct 2017 #125
No evidence, eh? If you have any integrity, you'll retract that accusation. Additionally, you can... Marengo Oct 2017 #128
Don't hold your breath- that one has been 'all advertising and no product' for years friendly_iconoclast Oct 2017 #130
In what way is it obvious? Always Right Oct 2017 #119
I replied to what you wrote #23-"I've never said that I do or don't own guns." Again, it's obvious. Hoyt Oct 2017 #126
"Again, it's obvious." Only to you... friendly_iconoclast Oct 2017 #131
I know, all the Gungeoneers are just acting like gunners. None have any guns, don't want anyone Hoyt Oct 2017 #133
Perhaps someday you'll learn that "my firm belief(s)" and "things that are demonstrably true"... friendly_iconoclast Oct 2017 #135
Gun sales without background checks Always Right Oct 2017 #140
No, because gunners will sell to anyone with a fistful of cash. All transfers need Hoyt Oct 2017 #141
All transfers have to go through a FFL? Always Right Oct 2017 #147
Jeeez, go post to someone else. You are too obtuse to own or speak on behalf of your guns. n/t Hoyt Oct 2017 #148
You said all Always Right Oct 2017 #154
Are you a NRA member? I think you lost your way rockfordfile Oct 2017 #144
Not a member. Always Right Oct 2017 #155
Unless it's made for an AK47, then it'd be useless without an AK. ileus Oct 2017 #62
you can bump-fire without the stock. I've seen it all over youtube samir.g Oct 2017 #104
Great - win this, so bump stocks are THE culprit, and semi-autos are off the hook. jmg257 Oct 2017 #8
Why would this mean that anything else is "off the hook." Weekend Warrior Oct 2017 #26
Because, the way I read it (w/o seeing the complaint) it states that the guns were not the issue jmg257 Oct 2017 #27
It's a correct statement. Weekend Warrior Oct 2017 #28
Ah I see your point about this is the end game, as it gets even better for the gunners & builders... jmg257 Oct 2017 #51
K&R... spanone Oct 2017 #10
Hope they sue the magazine manufacturers malaise Oct 2017 #20
Good. Now remove the special protections for gun manufacturers. nt. Weekend Warrior Oct 2017 #25
Link to complaint Always Right Oct 2017 #33
They'll be suing shortly, don't you think? I bet a lot of people and groups file suits too. Hoyt Oct 2017 #36
I am sure there will be lots of law suits Always Right Oct 2017 #43
Thank you for posting this link to the complaint Gothmog Oct 2017 #112
The PLCAA refers to suits against makers of "qualified" products, which it defines petronius Oct 2017 #38
Agree. The PLCAA shouldn't apply to guns either. It allows gun manufacturers and profiteers to Hoyt Oct 2017 #42
Stocks are not optional Always Right Oct 2017 #47
Huh, good point! If a stock is a stock is a stock, and a stock petronius Oct 2017 #53
No, but there are a wide variety of stocks for this rifle jmowreader Oct 2017 #73
Yes, there are lots of other choices for a stock Always Right Oct 2017 #79
This suit will go nowhere. former9thward Oct 2017 #48
Then sue the Federal Government. Sue every Congressperson who voted for it and the President who coolsandy Oct 2017 #54
The law was enacted in 1934 when Franklin D. Roosevelt was president. Always Right Oct 2017 #55
Youre right: gun bans work! Nevernose Oct 2017 #63
I haven't advocated a position for or against anything Always Right Oct 2017 #65
You said it Nevernose Oct 2017 #66
I think you confused me with someone else. Always Right Oct 2017 #68
If these devices are not guns according to the ATF, then they are not protected Gothmog Oct 2017 #56
The law protects components of guns, not just guns Always Right Oct 2017 #58
The rationale for the Obama ATF to not regulate this device is that it is not a gun Gothmog Oct 2017 #113
The rational for not regulating is that does not meet the definition of machine gun conversion part Always Right Oct 2017 #115
How do you sue someone for a product that performed just doc03 Oct 2017 #76
Designed to turn a legal device into a legal one? Atman Oct 2017 #81
Hell, why not? Doreen Oct 2017 #77
Looks like the gunners not liking this one. Kingofalldems Oct 2017 #82
the gunners don't like anything HAB911 Oct 2017 #87
Which ones aren't digging it? jmg257 Oct 2017 #91
That's not allowed here. Kingofalldems Oct 2017 #96
Ah - gotcha - that would be call-out? Strange, but understood - I guess. jmg257 Oct 2017 #97
Good! Good!💰The only way to stop it🔫is take their 💸. Alice11111 Oct 2017 #101
The stocks are meaningless, the guns have to go samir.g Oct 2017 #105
Was it a Colt 1911 in .45acp rather than a Colt 45? Always Right Oct 2017 #123
the way i look at it is bluestarone Oct 2017 #107
If only they could sue tinfoil nutjobs who think ot was a hoax. LW1977 Oct 2017 #127
It Would be good if they could succeed. It straighten them up. rockfordfile Oct 2017 #145
Big K/R JDC Oct 2017 #156
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