G’day jfruitcake,
Yes, this event (shooting arrows at one another) is an SCA activity so what’s the problem with restricting its promotion to say a re-enators forum rather than on here. Ozbow is a Traditional BOWHUNTING and Archery forum not a re-enacters forum.
Gav & Leigh have put a lot of hard work into organizing a number of archery shoots in Victoria which include SCA people (clubs?) and I have no problems with the promotion, reporting and the showing of photos of these events with the EXCEPTION of when arrows are being shot at people. Surely it isn’t too much to ask you and other members to respect my decision regarding this one activity.
There are very few things that aren’t allowed to be discussed on Ozbow and this subject has in fact already been discussed – do a search and you may find it enlightening.
Having said this, there are a few things that I don’t wish for Ozbow to promote and shooting arrows at one another is one of them (yes I know all the safety precautions the SCA put in place).
Obviously you have no understanding of what real hunting is about or you would never use the term hobby to describe it. For many it is a way to feed their family, a way to help eradicate feral pests from our environment, a way to be one with the bush – a way of life. I for one would never call it a hobby or a sport, rather a part of who I am – a Bowhunter and a Conservationist.
Grahame,
As I have stated previously on these forums, I view paintball in a similar manner to that of shooting arrows at another person.
Mick Smith,
I in fact started a discussion thread in relation to shooting arrows at another person and no, there was no announcement from administration that this subject was henceforth taboo on Ozbow. It was only when the promotion of this matter up came again I decided to take the action that I did.
What does strike me as odd though, is the heavy handed attitude taken by Stickbow Hunter on this occasion. To me, this whole incident smacks of autocracy. Many of our newer members would have no knowledge of previous goings on with this subject. They must have been wondering what they did to deserve that sort of harsh response.
Harsh response? I made an announcement and made a polite request of the members, and a reason for such request. I fail to see it as a harsh response.
I was under the impression that we at Ozbow always advised a member by PM when his/her post was to be modified, either before or after the event. How can members write posts without fear that they will be altered afterwards without them knowing, possibly changing the whole gist of their post and possibly even making them appear foolish? I didn’t receive any notification that one of my posts on this thread was modified, until I just happened to have a look at it and I don’t think this is acceptable.
I don’t believe the gist of any post was changed or anyone was made to look foolish. Perhaps you are looking too hard to find fault in this instance?
No, you didn’t receive a PM saying your post was edited, nor did the authors of the other posts that were edited. I simply decided to let them know via the post I made, naming no names and at the same time publicly announcing that I didn’t wish for Ozbow to be seen as promoting the shooting of arrows at another person.
Most times when posts or threads are deleted or edited the authors receive a PM but I felt the above method was suffice in this instance. Each instance is/will be dealt with in the manner Admin feels is appropriate at the time and can’t guarantee that it will please everyone all of the time. We only try to do what we feel is best for Ozbow and the members.
Jeff
Not that it matters ,, no amount of money would compenaste me for the loss of an eye !! 
I think it is a silly practise ..... bad enough having iresponsible archers/hunters shooting kangaroos etc ,, without the public seeing us shoot at each other . 
If what has been said here turns someone off the sport of Archery ,, they couldn't have been too interested in the first place IMO .
