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Originally Posted by NousDefionsDoc
TR,
Mr. Smisson PMd me (not very bright) - he claims we are diametrically opposed and his evidence is what he quoted of me above. The boy needs help.
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Hmm, opposed like peanut butter and jelly. Or Butch and Sundance.
NDD, I agree with your assessment for professional soldiers. Someone with your skills who might actually bet their life on the gear can get the value out of a Harsey or a Reeve blade. I doubt that the Legionaire bought his school aged son a high-end gladius before the kid went to basic.
My advice, I believe was sound for a high school kid. IF he gets to Basic and whips out a $300 pigsticker, the Drill may be grateful, but I doubt that it will do him any good.
You know, I do not intend to come across with a bad attitude, but the new members here who want to immediately start new threads or jump into conversations minutes after registering have a significantly higher risk and shorter life span than those who stop for a listening halt and try to get the feel for the place while reading. It makes me believe that those who have the SA, respect, and aptitude understand and get the message as well as the vast quantity of experience and info we offer here. Those who do not have the attitude and aptitude miss the info, get upset, and miss out, possibly finding another line of work in the process. This could be a sort of Darwinian selection of those who might be headed to SFAS, and have the skills to survive and thrive in it.
From my perspective, the guy who registers, fills in his profile, introduces himself, and then lurks regularly to read and search is the kid I want going to selection. Barring difficulty, those guys put up post number two at the end of SFAS, and maybe another post or two per Phase. The ones who need to jump up and down shouting for attention, ignoring the rules, looking for magic gear, and drawing fire are not normally who we are looking for.
Believe it or not, this is not addressed at anyone in particular, butr rather, a number of characters who seem to arrive here in waves. Smission, you spend your money any way you want and good luck with your sleep.
TR