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billh58

(6,642 posts)
8. I kind of like the name
Tue Apr 1, 2014, 04:05 PM
Apr 2014

of this Group as published: Gun Control Reform Activism. This safe haven Group was formed so that DUers who support safe and sane gun control measures aimed at reducing the gun violence epidemic in this nation could discuss and promote the best ways to accomplish that goal without being subject to vitriol and ridicule by Second Amendment extremists. The Gungeon was, and remains, under the absolute control of a few very vocal and abusive individuals who consider themselves experts on all things related to guns. That is the reason that many DUers have trashed the Gungeon.

The banned list for this Group represents that vocal minority of "gun rights" extremists who attempted to disrupt this Group by using the same tactics that they use in the Gungeon to insult and out-shout any mention of gun control. They were rightfully shown the door, and that is a good thing. A few of those who were "banned" from this Group have gone on to being PPRd as "Gun Trolls."

Being called "Bansalot" is a small price to pay for the fresh air provided by the ability to post and discuss sensible gun control measures without the constant screaming of extremism in the background.

Finally, I don't support inter-Group pissing matches, and do not post in the Gungeon. I am perfectly okay with Gungeoneers posting whatever floats their boat in their own Group.

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