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PetaBread
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I'm suprised no one brought this up:
"What's the best thrower?"
Hooked on Fenix: those are good examples :thumbsup:
ackbar:
:thumbsup: those are probably the stupidest threads I've seen. I could add about 3 more but i think everyone gets
the point, lol.
and IMO, moderators should be locking down more threads that are repeated. (dont ban me for saying that, please)
"What's the best thrower?"
Hooked on Fenix: those are good examples :thumbsup:
ackbar:
:thumbsup: those are probably the stupidest threads I've seen. I could add about 3 more but i think everyone gets the point, lol.
and IMO, moderators should be locking down more threads that are repeated. (dont ban me for saying that, please)
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I never dreamed it would get this much response. Now I see how many here are Soooooooo aggrivated. 😗
I've got to say something in defense of noobs. What I see here, I see in most forums. I also see it all over in the real world. It's an unnatural progression, due to what We (people, society) have done. I want it, I want it now, I don't want to pay a dime for it. I want it bigger, faster and for less money....... I just got it and I don't want it any more.
No patience, No common sense.
I blame Sam Walton (Wal-Mart) for the whole "cheap crap" mess........
Really, who taught our kids to be this way? Or who allowed them to be this way? Us? Yes, I think so. I don't necessarily mean You, I mean society, humanity.... So when I think of what I see, I don't really wonder why, I just wish it was different.........🙁
mossyoak
Flashlight Enthusiast
fenix is better than surefire because its cheaper and brighter.
i dont understand why people spend more than 50 bucks on a light.
those should result in immediate banning
i dont understand why people spend more than 50 bucks on a light.
those should result in immediate banning
SHH!!
Don't get me started on my want for a budget-light(or DX/KD/Ebay) forum! I might just have to go crazy up in here, now! 
(QUIET! Don't look, but my sane half hasn't woken up yet, so I think we're cool. :thumbsup🙂
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TITAN1833
Flashlight Enthusiast
Yeah the dog walking light haha! I walk mine myself but hey!! each to their own :laughing:
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"How do I post images?" or variation, "Why can't I post images?"... Did you look in this same forum for the other 50 million threads with the same title?
"How come I can't login?"... How did you post this if you can't login? Did you see the link in the sidebar on the main forum index page?
"How do I donate money to CPF?"... Did you see the link in the sidebar on the main forum index page?
"How can I become an advertiser?"... Did you see the link in the sidebar on the main forum index page?
"Problems registering!"... Did you see the link in the sidebar on the main forum index page? And how were you able to post this if you can't register?
"Who's in charge around here?"... I AM!! And yes, I'm a chick... and yes, I have a husband so I'm not interested in anyone else... and no, I'm not an idiot and pretty much have YOUR number already so give it up and get over it!
"CPF Sucks!"... So do you! :banned: ... NEXT!
"How come I can't login?"... How did you post this if you can't login? Did you see the link in the sidebar on the main forum index page?
"How do I donate money to CPF?"... Did you see the link in the sidebar on the main forum index page?
"How can I become an advertiser?"... Did you see the link in the sidebar on the main forum index page?
"Problems registering!"... Did you see the link in the sidebar on the main forum index page? And how were you able to post this if you can't register?
"Who's in charge around here?"... I AM!! And yes, I'm a chick... and yes, I have a husband so I'm not interested in anyone else... and no, I'm not an idiot and pretty much have YOUR number already so give it up and get over it!
"CPF Sucks!"... So do you! :banned: ... NEXT!
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Waaayyyy off topic, but since it was mentioned, who knows why "BR549" is significant and what it is (supposedly) related to?
And don't we all love threads that start out being posted for a topic in nowhere near the right location? Does a "Check out the new U2 video" thread go under General Flashlight Discussion or under Transportation Lighting?
And don't we all love threads that start out being posted for a topic in nowhere near the right location? Does a "Check out the new U2 video" thread go under General Flashlight Discussion or under Transportation Lighting?
PetaBread
Enlightened
Sorry about the Off Topic stuff, but here's what BR5-49 is:
BR549 (originally spelled BR5-49) is an American country music band. Founded in 1993............. This is from Wikipedia......... I remember a song with that number in it, a faint memory, not complete, from my youth......
Now, Back to the list........
Unforgiven
Flashlight Enthusiast
My posts keep getting edited or deleted. This is BS! I know my rights and demand my right to free speech!
DonShock
Flashlight Enthusiast
"I placed an order from ROCK BOTTOM PRICE STORE and ......"
"... they didn't tell me my items were on backorder."
"... my order was all messed up when it arrived."
"... my order was placed 6 weeks ago and I'm still waiting."
"... the light I bought broke after 3 days."
"... customer service won't answer the phone or my e-mails."
And this was a surprise ???? :hairpull:
Here's your sign
"... they didn't tell me my items were on backorder."
"... my order was all messed up when it arrived."
"... my order was placed 6 weeks ago and I'm still waiting."
"... the light I bought broke after 3 days."
"... customer service won't answer the phone or my e-mails."
And this was a surprise ???? :hairpull:Here's your sign
Demand all you want sweetcheeks! :banned: ... NEXT!
"This is not an ad/rant/load of shiznit..." Ah but, big surprise, it really is!
"Can anyone..." ...maybe learn to post with a full and proper title instead of cutesy pie stuff so we don't have to skim over a thousand just like this?
"Why was I given a time out?" Just a guess but it could be because you dropped 3 or 4 F-bombs in a kid friendly forum, posted a link to a porn site, went on a racist/religious/sexist (or even misogynistic) rant, and hot linked to a site we all got as spam years ago. Naw, has to be that CPF really doesn't like free speech.
"Oops! Double post" (followed immediately by another thread asking for that one to be removed) Greta et al. probably do not need more to do
"Why do people have to whine about stuff?" ...just because their beloved pet/friend/spouse died, they lost their job, or they're otherwise depressed. Life actually is pretty tough sometimes but it is nice to see virtual strangers caring about each other like they were family.
"WHAT'S WRONG WITH POSTING ALL IN CAPS?!?!?!?!?" What? I can't hear you. Shout louder.
"Why should I put up with/learn about XYZ..." You don't have to. Skipping over threads you don't like is not against the law in 49 of the 50 states. Don't read a thread if you don't like the topic. But maybe, sometimes, once in awhile you might learn something new or learn that it's OK to change your mind about stuff.
"How can I ____ on CPF?" (like learn how to not post a three page long URL for a link, learn how to use a photo host site, or learn why hot linking is bad) Ah, the joys of FAQ's and stickies. We've all been there but most of us not 47 times... each day.
And OT, but BR549 was also supposedly the telephone number of the Empty Arms Hotel on Hee Haw. I always wanted to open a hotel with that name. The band BR549, aka BR5-49 was great and even better in concert.
"Can anyone..." ...maybe learn to post with a full and proper title instead of cutesy pie stuff so we don't have to skim over a thousand just like this?
"Why was I given a time out?" Just a guess but it could be because you dropped 3 or 4 F-bombs in a kid friendly forum, posted a link to a porn site, went on a racist/religious/sexist (or even misogynistic) rant, and hot linked to a site we all got as spam years ago. Naw, has to be that CPF really doesn't like free speech.
"Oops! Double post" (followed immediately by another thread asking for that one to be removed) Greta et al. probably do not need more to do
"Why do people have to whine about stuff?" ...just because their beloved pet/friend/spouse died, they lost their job, or they're otherwise depressed. Life actually is pretty tough sometimes but it is nice to see virtual strangers caring about each other like they were family.
"WHAT'S WRONG WITH POSTING ALL IN CAPS?!?!?!?!?" What? I can't hear you. Shout louder.
"Why should I put up with/learn about XYZ..." You don't have to. Skipping over threads you don't like is not against the law in 49 of the 50 states. Don't read a thread if you don't like the topic. But maybe, sometimes, once in awhile you might learn something new or learn that it's OK to change your mind about stuff.
"How can I ____ on CPF?" (like learn how to not post a three page long URL for a link, learn how to use a photo host site, or learn why hot linking is bad) Ah, the joys of FAQ's and stickies. We've all been there but most of us not 47 times... each day.
And OT, but BR549 was also supposedly the telephone number of the Empty Arms Hotel on Hee Haw. I always wanted to open a hotel with that name. The band BR549, aka BR5-49 was great and even better in concert.
... Recommend me the best light, money is not an issue
Doesn't specify what they need the light for and at the end, "money is not an issue" means $50.
... Is John Doe at Flashlight_Retailer Okay?
I tried calling him 10 times in the past 5 minutes and no one picked up.
... Has Anyone Been Able to Contact Milky Lately?
I sent him an email on Friday night and it's already Monday morning and he hasn't yet responded.
... HELP! My _______ ($10 or less flashlight) Broke. How can I fix it?
The required part will cost more than the light itself.
... The Absolutely Cheapest, Bottom Dollar Flashlight You'll Trust Your Family's Life On.
My family's life is only worth less than $20.
... It's Been Two Whole Days and I Still Haven't Received my XYZ Flashlight from Flashlight_Retailer
I placed the order on Friday Night.
... Jeers to Custom Modder
It's been one week and s/he is still not done with modding my state-of-the-art, unique flashlight that requires parts located across the globe.
... Best Thrower for $20
and by thrower, I don't mean a flashlight I should throw.
... List of How Not to Start A Thread on CPF
Just for giggles :devil:
Doesn't specify what they need the light for and at the end, "money is not an issue" means $50.
... Is John Doe at Flashlight_Retailer Okay?
I tried calling him 10 times in the past 5 minutes and no one picked up.
... Has Anyone Been Able to Contact Milky Lately?
I sent him an email on Friday night and it's already Monday morning and he hasn't yet responded.
... HELP! My _______ ($10 or less flashlight) Broke. How can I fix it?
The required part will cost more than the light itself.
... The Absolutely Cheapest, Bottom Dollar Flashlight You'll Trust Your Family's Life On.
My family's life is only worth less than $20.
... It's Been Two Whole Days and I Still Haven't Received my XYZ Flashlight from Flashlight_Retailer
I placed the order on Friday Night.
... Jeers to Custom Modder
It's been one week and s/he is still not done with modding my state-of-the-art, unique flashlight that requires parts located across the globe.
... Best Thrower for $20
and by thrower, I don't mean a flashlight I should throw.
... List of How Not to Start A Thread on CPF
Just for giggles :devil:
OK, maybe one more post for today... only because all of these probably crop up often enough
"Why hasn't dealer X contacted me about my complaint?" just because I didn't give them any contact information for me. 😳
"Why hasn't dealer X contacted me about my complaint?" just because I never hit "send" on my email complaint. 😳
"Why hasn't dealer X contacted me about my complaint?" just because I've spent the last 6 months bad mouthing them on 3 different forums... but I still only order from them. 😡
It would be nice to think that these happen only once in a blue moon, and correct me if I am wrong, but I really doubt it.
"Why hasn't dealer X contacted me about my complaint?" just because I didn't give them any contact information for me. 😳
"Why hasn't dealer X contacted me about my complaint?" just because I never hit "send" on my email complaint. 😳
"Why hasn't dealer X contacted me about my complaint?" just because I've spent the last 6 months bad mouthing them on 3 different forums... but I still only order from them. 😡
It would be nice to think that these happen only once in a blue moon, and correct me if I am wrong, but I really doubt it.
PetaBread
Enlightened
I can't stop laughing!
Here's one:
"Best keychain lights?"
This is in the General Discussion right now:
"Has anyone seen these yet? 900 Lumen P7 LED 'Brighter than Arc1/Arc2'" within the post is a ebay link :shakehead
Another:
"Is there an Aeon-like light that uses AA?"
"#2: Time for an Olight T10 T"
"#3: How about an EagleTac P100c?"
Dont number your threads
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