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shiftyshot4 says: I read many comments saying how the moderators abuse power. Well I would love to see one of you idiots roll over into Airsoft Retreat and count the number of threads Atilla and others have closed. Face it, the guys a complete douche. Those people come looking for help from fellow airsofters and an A-hole who thinks he is the most powerful man in the world just shuts them down. Now how in the world is that helping them or the sport? The person gets discouraged and no longer seeks help from online forums and goes ahead and makes a mistake. He also does not retain the airsoft knowledge he would have, had the moderator not closed it. I refuse to return to Airsoft Retreat besides looking at their review section. Everytime I even glance at a page and see a closed thread with the last post by Atilla, I lose it. I cannot comment on ASB or AA but I can say that with Airsoft Forum I learned an infinite amount of information about airsoft and the sport. It led to me make good finical investments (still speaking of airsoft here) where the gun would last for a long time. So if you have managed to screw up on ASF, you're going to screw up double somewhere else. Oh and the minute I read the first sentence of someone's review and see some form immaturity (bad grammar, 1337 speak...etc.) I refuse to read it because it's probably some kid ranting about how he had ridiculed for backyard airsoft. Don't complain, you're the idiot endangering our sport, and trust me you'll care when it's banned because of those type of idiots.

tarv05443 says: Thought some people would be interested WAS NOT CUT IN ANY WAY ...Well at least that's the opinion of one disgruntled member. Ok, that's not fair, I'm sure there are at least 2 or 3 people out there that think we suck :-) If you think ASF does NOT suck, would you be so kind as to comment the review page of -WEBSITE NAME- with something useful, constructive or positive? If you think ASF does NOT suck, would you be so kind as to comment the review page of -WEBSITE NAME- with something useful, constructive or positive? --- LINK TO THIS WEBSITE --- You know, it's funny how when everything is going great, the majority of people say nothing, but when there is one irritated person, they go out of their way to let the entire world know instead of those who can actually make a difference :-) The funny thing is that I have no idea who that person is (who made the crappy comment) or what their problem was. Had they come to me with their problem or issue, it may have been resolved right away as "member happiness" is one of our top priorities here at ASF. Therefore, if you have about 90 seconds of free time, would you go over to ---LINK TO THIS WEBSITE--- and post a positive review of AirsoftForum.com please? If you have a problem with us, please let me know prior to posting something negative. If you need immediate attention, send me a text or call me and leave a message with your contact info: FONE NUMBA and I will call you back or respond accordingly. Yes, that's my real phone number, how many website admins will do that? I may regret giving it out later, but my point is that I do care what you think. 9/10 times however, I don't have a clue about your issue.

bigfatts says: I have found a lot of good info on ASF. I have been out of airsoft for several years and have no experience with modern guns so I may sound like a "noob" sometimes. I have never been discriminated against for asking "noob" questions or for my nonpaying member status. I have found the staff helpful and generally level headed. This is my favorite airsoft forum next to AR.

gunfighter6 says: I was a member of this site for many years. I didn't post very often or start trouble. However, this was not enough to stay off the radars of several mods. OPSIC66 just to name one. Most of the moderators on that forum are under 18, and seem to operate with no oversight from the site admin. They do as they please sparing only those who have paid memberships. Which brings up another point why should I pay protection money to avoid unecessary scrutiny from prepubescent moderators with an ample case of I hate my daddy syndrome. In the end I was wrongly accused of making racial comments. In reality I made a sarcastic remark that was spun out of proportion by a hyper sensitive member. Avoid this site if you can.

Facebook User says: In the mean time, ASF has a great Off Topic forum (the best on any airsoft site, although it's taken some hits recently) and the best chatroom I've ever been on. Some of the mods lack experience but they're trying as best they can, I honestly think so. With the majority of moderators (ML1's, mostly) having not visited the site for years (as quick browse through the members list will show) the remaining mods (of which there are only a few dozen active) are trying their best and I've never seen them abuse their power. If anything, I think they're a bit reluctant on the banhammer (I try to egg them on, but they're hesitant to even smack trolls outside of the chatroom). The best part is that they're active members... they don't show up just to ban and close topics. Most of the mods are in the chatroom on occasion, and a few are in every day talking. One moderator keeps a big thread up on his fugly half-rice Scion, but hey, it's something... The loadout section sees good quality with the occasional gems, and of course the photos section has its resident envy-breeder, Tantrik. The forum isn't perfect, but I love it anyways, I don't know why. ^Written of my own free will. To clarify, admin asked us to write up our thoughts on the forum. "If you think ASF does NOT suck, would you be so kind as to comment the review page of alexacom" "If you have a problem with us, please let me know prior to posting something negative." That's an admin that's angry as heck at the negative reviews, but respects other opinions (grudgingly). When I admined a forum, I would've felt the same way if anyone ever posted flame comments about it (I never got that far, unfortunately, I was still on the invite-only phase, LOL). Anyways, End of Part 2, and finished.

duck7575 says: I've looked at other airsoft forums and have no real beef with them but I like ASF. What can I say? Is it the charm of the OT section? Not as much as the HUGE database of knowledge. It seems that a few of the one-star reviews are from people who just started typing like they would on 4Chan and ignored the rules that are clearly stated. These rules are implemented to keep n00bs from being flamed to death because they ask stupid questions, etc. I have actually seen substantial improvement in the site in the year and a half that I've been using it. This site has personality and experience, though I see n00bs show up on occasion. On the other hand, they don't stay that way long around the experienced members that help them out. Heck, ASF even has a n00bologist to help the new players and users so they can become participating members in society.

roncarr says: DON'T USE ASF!!! I suggest other Forums like ASB or ASR. The mods there are more mature and don't abuse there power as the ASF mods do. They are ban happy so you better not slip ONCE because there are no warnings, just a complete overkill punishment. its just ban ban ban. Also, if a new member asks a question that's stupid in the eyes of all the rich 16 year old elitist on the forum, the new member will get flamed just because he doesn't know better. If you can, avoid this forum. Oh and the admin of the forum made people post those positive reviews. Ignore them.

ptshrimp says: Joined the site quite some time ago. It was a very nice place to inform yourself about the many different things the airsoft world has to offer. Then the administrator decided to use the site to incite government-hating propaganda, so all the older, more mature members left, leaving airsoft forum with 10 year olds. (And still so to this day). Now the forum is a kid-fest. Moderators are underaged and unexperienced, and often results in "Mod Power Frenzies". Thats when I decided to not use ASF anymore. Plus, the administrator uses the members hotmails to either send propaganda of his sponsors, or for members to spam this site with "Positive Reviews". Anyway, if your a new player (REALLY new player), this site might be good for you for a year or 2. If you want to get into a more serious airsoft ambit, go to arniesairsoft or airsoftbarracks. Both good sites with lots of useful info. Now.... off to see how in the hell I remove my email from airsoftforum "spam list".....

Facebook User says: This forum is a great place to learn about airsoft and meet new people and go to new fields. Not only does this forum also have a good moderation team, but they also try to keep new members but some fail and this is why its a 4 star. Some people are cold hearted and dont care about new people getting active on forums and with others, if you are new to forums look up a forum guide. Some people dont understand that when they are new and dont know how to use forums and search, they get aggrivated and yell, scream and whine.

Facebook User says: Other then the fact of the site being down once and a while, which is a regular thing with sites, it is amazing. Questions are answered great, people are great, great for finding out what fields exist around you, meeting new people, starting up a team, and much more. Give a try and again its a great site!!!