Let's not get too carried away here guys. I'm not asking anyone to leave or to stop posting. I usually like the "off topic" discussions more than the "on topic" discussions as well. I have no problem with off topic discussions whatsoever as long as they do not cross political or religious lines.
What I am asking is to try and keep the focus on Scrap Yard knives when it is knife related material. While we certainly appreciate the promoting of Scrap Yard knives on other forums in an effort to "spread the word" we do not want to see other maker's or manufacturer's forums being inundated with our name and promotions. Feel free to do it as often as you like on any of the general knife forums and testing forums that are out there. It's a matter of respect for others who are trying to make a living at making knives. We do not want to leave a sour taste in the eye of the public as a bunch of rebel rousers.
We all know that Scrap Yard knives can stand alone on their reputation. I'm only asking that there be a level of respect shown, not only here, but elsewhere also.
I apologize if this has ruffled anyone's feathers and assure you that it was never meant to.
We have a great family here. I don't need to tell you guys that, since you are the ones who have made this family come together.
We have never allowed the degrading of other knife companies or makers on the Scrap Yard forum and we never will. We are a family based forum and need to follow a certain level of decorum.
I can assure you that my request is not based on any imagined fear that the Yard is going to lose business to other makers or manufacturers either. The more the merrier! The more our passion for knives grows, the better. And that includes knives from all other manufacturers. It should not be difficult for most to understand that when new customers come to the Scrap Yard forum that they are coming here to learn more about Scrap Yard knives.
I, personally, do not want to go to an AR-15 forum and be forced to wade through endless posts and topics about Remington 700s, Ruger Mini-14s, 1911s, etc. when they have nothing to do with AR-15s . . . Comparison reviews are great because they have the content of the forums designation and I know that I would appreciate it much more, and find the value of the post more easily if I'm a new guy.. . . I hope that clears up any misconceptions about my initial post.
