From an outsider point of view,
Maybe some of the lurkers don't dare to deal with the visible background of expertized members. Could it be that the intelectual and academical ambiance of certain threads is scary for an iliterate, like i am. One other dificulty is the interpretation given to the intent put in the posts, by so many caracters, education levels and cultures. One keeps thinking he has blown it, everytimes he counter replies to somebody he later found to be much backgrounded in the subject, and will probably be ofended. A great deal of simpleness and tolerance is required from expert or academised members, towards those not so initiated, still wanting to collect and learn about old weapons and its envolving history in an open manner, the link that brings us to this Forum
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