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bearit checking in from marlin talk.....sorry it's gone but a guess a manufacturer could take take issue with some of the recent posts.....bad press.....why sponsor it at all......glad to be here.....bearit.....
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It may take a while for all the posters to find this room but they will! Be patient! Yankees 1 [aka Taurus]
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Holy crow, I have 6 windows open and I am logged in 4 Marlin web-sites...
Yes, I AM glad to be here, but where AM I ?
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Anybody have an idea just what the issues were that caused Marlin to pull the plug?
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akpls....i would think that the way some folks were slamming marlin's quality control,calling out the moderator who is a marlin employee,and using the forum to find that loading that is 1gr. shy of disaster might have contributed. IMHO .....bearit......
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pick,
Just checking in ... I mostly was on the Big Bore forum at MT ... Have a 1895 GS ... Love it...
Hope to see more of the gang here soon.
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I think that Marlin Talk was very popular. That meant it became very high maintenance for Ed and his staff. I'm sure Ed is responsible for other IT functions at Marlin and the site was becoming time consuming. Now a corporation can view such popularity in different ways. But for it to be viewed as positive requires management to see or perceive some kind of return. Much of the discussion that placed demands on the service came on the BIG BORE RIFLE and MISCELLANEOUS MARLIN TALK forums. And much of that discussion had little to do with Marlin products. There was also the issue of information that could make management uncomfortable, such as reload data, poor practices or wild claims, product criticisms and political discussions. That the site could not be moderated due to staffing limitations, discussion wandered dramatically and it required increasing attention probably led to its demise. It was a good thing while it lasted, I guess we will have to move on without it.
Thanks to RickBin for providing this forum!
Last edited by jackfish; 02/05/04.
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glad to see you surfaced somewhere.
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Another refugee from Marlin Talk.
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Hey Guys!
Arizona here...
Sure glad to see some of the old MT brothers here. What a shocker to have it dump on us so abruptly. Don't appreciate that part of how they did it, but I can see why they probably did.
Hopefully most of us can re-congregate and get back to where we left off!
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Howdy, guys all is not lost in cyber space, Take care and have fun. Swany
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I didn't post much at marlin talk, But I lurked there for at least 2 years, posted mostly in the 336 forum. Anyway, thanks Rick for setting this up. jst
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I really liked the site but have always slipped around into several of the gun oriented sites. There were so many good posters that the 3 or 4 no brainers caused Marlin Talk to close. Recent ridiculous load data on the 45-70 is a good starting point though several of us protested. The odd quality bashers. I am not saying every Marlin is perfect but he last 3 new ones I bought were. Marlin always worked with me if I needed anything so whats the deal with the whiners?
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Hey guys my handle on MT was mattpair, glad to find this site and others like it are still out there. MT will be dearly missed, Thanks to all those that put time and effort into running places like this.
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I have a feeling that one thread with about 200 posts on how crappy the safety was, and how to defeat it, probably contributed to MT's demise. I can see the head legal honcho saying, "Pull the Plug now".... (i'm 35hunter)
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Glad to see there is a new place to talk "Marlin".Good to see familiar faces here.
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Took me a bit to get registered but I am here. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/tongue.gif" alt="" />
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Well there goes the neighborhood <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" /> Good to see ya'll hope alot more make it. I was starting to go into The DTs without MT <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" /> Hooker
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Shame to see ol Marlin Talk go but I will continue to enjoy my Marlins and have plans to buy 3 more this year God willing. Good to see lots of you guys here. I didn't post near as much as some, but always learned something everyday!!
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Gutpile, are you the gutpile that used to hang out in the shooters chat room before everyone moved to the chat room allen in ak created? tom
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Howdy fella's.Had a hard time logging in.I guess Hotmail does not like this for some reason.Good to see you guy's.
Best of luck.Jayco.
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Much of the discussion that placed demands on the service came on the BIG BORE RIFLE and MISCELLANEOUS MARLIN TALK forums. And much of that discussion had little to do with Marlin products. ..... product criticisms and political discussions...... That the site could not be moderated Exactly why I used to get disgusted with the forum and quit for awhile, then of course start again (addiction?). I purchased four new Marlin lever guns after joining the "old" Marlin forum. Never owned any lever guns except Winchester before that. I just tried to register here, but I already existed. Musta registered here some time ago and forgot. Its hell getting old. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" /> I always look to the positive, so I'm thinking I'll spend less money on Marlin products and can afford other stuff. I've been waiting on a Buffalo Classic since I ordered it last spring. I guess I kept getting put on the bottom of the "list." I cancelled the order yesterday. Am looking at maybe a used 95 cowboy and perhaps a Shilo Sharps business rifle for my first 45-70s. I've already purchased reloading dies, three bullet molds, and 500 brass cases. Kinda ahead of myself. There are other, better forums than Marlin Talk. This one looks real good. Ain't this a great country? <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />
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Me too, I'm here now too. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />
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Yup, U.K's here as well.....
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Glad to see so many familiar people...anyone let Fwiedner know????
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howdy pump, yep i am one and the same, how are you and the missus this winter? cold enuff for ya?? i been hiding out over at marlintalk till the marlin company gave us all the boot, guess we didnt wash regular enough to suit them.
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Hi I am an old MT reader. I never posted on the old MT sight but had went to it each morning, for a couple of years to see what was going on. I got a lot if information off of the sight. I got a 336C 30-30 because of entrust generated by the people on MT. I miss it and hope it continues. Hope all can get back on one sight.
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Hello all..just got in still using my old monicker from MT.
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