Author Topic: Hey Marlin Board memebers (Read 2994 times)

Sheila · « **on:** February 08, 2004, 02:47:45 PM »

Its good to see you guys again! I sure am going to miss that board. Its a same they had to close it down because of all the bickering. Maybe we can right to them and ask them if they could put it back on.

BamBams · « **Reply #1 on:** February 08, 2004, 02:55:00 PM »

I think they did it purely for legal and financial reasons. I mean, it must have gotten their attorney's knickers in a wad when people started instructing others on exactly how to remove the stupid "cross bolt safety" on their very own website. It kinda makes me laugh!

It's wonderful that we have all formed such a bond over the years and can stick together like this. Even though you and I don't always agree.....welcome aboard and I hope you have a great time here also!

jh45gun · « **Reply #2 on:** February 08, 2004, 02:55:30 PM »

Sheila it was shut down for more reasons than just that and it sounds like it is shut down for good. So welcome here at Greybeards and post away. Jim

Dali Llama · « **Reply #3 on:** February 08, 2004, 03:03:28 PM »

Quote from: Sheila

I sure am going to miss that board. Its a same they had to close it down because of all the bickering.

Dali Llama say he not think that be reason why Marlin Talk shutdown. :?

Riflemanz · « **Reply #4 on:** February 08, 2004, 03:30:52 PM »

They shut it down because of money and didn't want to hire someone to take care of the site.

Dali Llama · « **Reply #5 on:** February 08, 2004, 03:34:54 PM »

Quote from: Riflemanz

They shut it down because of money and didn't want to hire someone to take care of the site.

Dali Llama say Riflemanz have it right on the money $$$! :-)

old06 · « **Reply #6 on:** February 08, 2004, 04:57:56 PM »

It always comes down to money, if you take off the safety what you have done is relieved them of any and all responsabilty :eek: (read legal) :eek: if any thing goes wrong. :shock:

dread · « **Reply #7 on:** February 09, 2004, 06:13:46 AM »

Hi Sheila, Glad you made it here. Jim :grin:

VTDW · « **Reply #8 on:** February 09, 2004, 09:09:02 AM »

Sheila,

See, me and my eye followed you over here.

Dave

Sheila · « **Reply #9 on:** February 09, 2004, 09:22:00 AM »

Old06, they are afraid of a lawsuit, without that safty feature, if something happens when that piece isn't on there, then Marlin will be up the creek without a paddle. I'm still going to visit their website though. [/img]

Red Neck64 · « **Reply #10 on:** February 09, 2004, 09:37:35 AM »

I think it went down from in fighting,poor advice on guns and loading "safty" witch Marlin would be libal for.Birdman posts also!

powderman · « **Reply #11 on:** February 09, 2004, 10:00:28 AM »

Anybody heard from Birdman Of Auburn? POWDERMAN.

:-D :-D

Sheila · « **Reply #12 on:** February 09, 2004, 10:05:34 AM »

Good to see you Powderman!

140orbetter · « **Reply #13 on:** February 09, 2004, 10:41:22 AM »

being a retired civil atty. I 'll add this..that website was an action just waiting to happen. Bypassing safeties,excess pressure loads, caliber conversions,etc. My advice to Marlin would have been, "why risk itin the courts. With Judges ruling on their own wims rather than statutes of law. You do not need the trouble to prove yourself frre of intent...."
Whom knows what the future will bring? But it is a rather sure bet that some idiot will try to claim Marlin knew such issues took place on THEIR site and did nothing to prevent them . 140OB (Waknstack3)

Adirondack Joe · « **Reply #14 on:** February 09, 2004, 11:19:06 AM »

Lawsuits are one thing, but maintenance costs can also add up. Running a UNIX web server like that costs money for the hardware to run it on, it may or may not cost anything for the license depending on what OS it uses. Plus, there is substantial overhead in paying people to maintain that kind of server and keeping the data on it backed up. Plus, increased internet traffic to their site meant that Marlin needed to buy more bandwidth from their ISP. It was an added cost that was also a potential liability. When you consider that, getting rid of it was a no brainer for Marlin.

Also, I don't know if this came into play, but I know I started to get sick of some of the name calling and language used.

Graybeard · « **Reply #15 on:** February 09, 2004, 12:47:25 PM »

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but maintenance costs can also add up. Running a UNIX web server like that costs money for the hardware to run it on, it may or may not cost anything for the license depending on what OS it uses. Plus, there is substantial overhead in paying people to maintain that kind of server and keeping the data on it backed up. Plus, increased internet traffic to their site meant that Marlin needed to buy more bandwidth from their ISP.

Ya got that right. I just made arrangements today for a dedicated server for this site with a monthly bandwidth of 250 gigs. NOT CHEAP! But I was already bumping over my allotment as it was and with you guys joining us there just wasn't any way to avoid this dedicated server any longer. Been needing to do it for awhile and finally did it today.

GB

Dali Llama · « **Reply #16 on:** February 09, 2004, 01:26:32 PM »

Quote from: Graybeard

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but maintenance costs can also add up. Running a UNIX web server like that costs money for the hardware to run it on, it may or may not cost anything for the license depending on what OS it uses. Plus, there is substantial overhead in paying people to maintain that kind of server and keeping the data on it backed up. Plus, increased internet traffic to their site meant that Marlin needed to buy more bandwidth from their ISP.

Ya got that right. I just made arrangements today for a dedicated server for this site with a monthly bandwidth of 250 gigs. NOT CHEAP! But I was already bumping over my allotment as it was and with you guys joining us there just wasn't any way to avoid this dedicated server any longer. Been needing to do it for awhile and finally did it today.

GB

THANKS, glad to hear that you make such arrangements, say Dali Llama! :grin: :grin: :grin:

140orbetter · « **Reply #17 on:** February 09, 2004, 01:30:16 PM »

Graybeard, thank you. Hopefully the extra traffic will convert to more advertisment and ultimately more $$ for you. 140OB

jvs · « **Reply #18 on:** February 09, 2004, 01:34:29 PM »

Well, well, well........look at all the MT peeps. Feels like home.

jh45gun · « **Reply #19 on:** February 09, 2004, 02:13:34 PM »

Thanks GB. Jim

old06 · « **Reply #20 on:** February 09, 2004, 02:36:05 PM »

Thanks graybeard your most generous :grin:

Dali Llama · « **Reply #21 on:** February 09, 2004, 03:52:35 PM »

Quote from: half_inch_group

Well, well, well........look at all the MT peeps.

"peeps"

:? :? :?

marlinman93 · « **Reply #22 on:** February 09, 2004, 04:22:44 PM »

Glad you found your way here Sheila!

Sheila · « **Reply #23 on:** February 10, 2004, 01:12:55 AM »

We need Marlin99 now.

Dali Llama · « **Reply #24 on:** February 10, 2004, 02:28:19 AM »

Quote from: Red Neck64

I think it went down from in fighting,poor advice on guns and loading "safty" witch Marlin would be libal for.Birdman posts also!

:eek: :eek: :eek: :eek:

Red Neck64 · « **Reply #25 on:** February 10, 2004, 09:19:14 AM »

I'm going to try to invite nohaclass over to this site.My shooting partner,reloadind rivel,and a certifed gun nut,and a true man.