Signore:

I believe what 'Nitrox' takes exception to is that 'WindSurgeon', the originator of this particular thread, took the opportunity of his seventh post to this forum to advocate for another website without having contributed anything significant to this one.

John ('Nitrox') has expressed his disdain for Facebook in general and specifically for one who would, as he sees it, 'poach' members of this forum to increase viability of a Facebook forum. As he posted prior: "Fucking parasite. First post is an "advertising" poost for his "new" faecesgroup. All of his posts on the same thread." I doubt that 'Windsurgeon's reply to John had done anything to diffuse the situation.

A bit passionate, perhaps, but John shows justifiable pride in this website and has put a great deal of work into it over the years. perhaps he's a bit of a 'protective parent' in that regard.

There are some strong personalities on this 'site. I, being a bit of a 'smartass' myself, have stepped on a land mine or two on the 'Opinion, News, and Politics' forum and been met with impassioned replies. As you've noted, however, this is probably the best 'site anywhere for those with an interest in, or needing information about, 'old school' Nitro Express rifles, double guns, and other fine European sporting arms. Here one can find accurate information freely and enthusiastically shared by members with qualified opinions and experience. I recommend it highly to anyone seeking information about Mannlicher Schönauer rifles and stutzen, for example.

For the language barrier, this is truly an international 'site. I speak what we in the United States refer to as 'English' (it's close), and would surely sound foolish if I attempted to write in Italian. Stick to the common interests, here, and you can't go wrong. I'm certain that 'John' had no intention of implying that you have done anything 'parasitic'.