I’m driving right now, but don’t put words in my mouth. I have a good relationship with Elia and anything like that. I can discuss with him personally, but that is scummy as hell as making things up.
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@carbonbased said Jennifer Aniston is a horrible lay, but he still recommends it. He never banged her, but he read on the internet from a guy who's cousin cleaned Brad Pitt's pool who hinted at it.wtf happened here? Can someone give a summary
Richard seems like he doubts my info about @koshkin and ZCO’s relationship, and maybe doubts Koshkin’s FOV discrepancy claim? Not sure.
Some subsequent posts of mine are providing some evidence to the contrary. He must’ve mentioned it in a video, which is harder to find, obviously.
Sigh.
Can you guys tell me why, exactly, you are mad at a guy who suggests the OP buy a ZCO?
More like,@carbonbased said Jennifer Aniston is a horrible lay, but he still recommends it. He never banged her, but he read on the internet from a guy who's cousin cleaned Brad Pitt's pool who hinted at it.
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More like,
Ironically, you are not doing ZCO or yourself any favors.
And none of it do you have any first hand experience at, therefore every last word you say has zero value or relevance. That's why you're getting flamed here because you're just another wannabe poser who claims to know it all, but really you're clueless with no actual information to pass along.More like,
Jennifer Aniston is a hot chick and a great lay. Many, many people love her (I’ve heard). Also heard a few people are unhappy with a zit or three, but she addresses her flaws immediately! She fibs a little about her tit size. Her rep can occasionally be a little obnoxious. But she’s hotter than her friend Monica! Date her!
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And you have no technical information to pass along, yet here you are...This is the technical forum.
You’re spewing shit in a tech forum about a scope you don’t even own.Ironically, you are not doing ZCO or yourself any favors.
This is the technical forum.
This is how you’re treating me, someone who likes ZCO, recommends ZCO, but actually has some mild criticism.
I mean, what sort of apeshit response would I provoke if I said ZCO sux?
Your actions are not helping ZCO and CSTactical draw in new buyers.
Ironically, you are not doing ZCO or yourself any favors.
This is the technical forum.
This is how you’re treating me, someone who likes ZCO, recommends ZCO, but actually has some mild criticism.
I mean, what sort of apeshit response would happen if I said ZCO sux?
Your actions are not helping ZCO and CSTactical draw in new buyers.
Pardon? Here’s what I wrote when responding to @oldrifleman:I’m driving right now, but don’t put words in my mouth. I have a good relationship with Elia and anything like that. I can discuss with him personally, but that is scummy as hell as making things up.
Richard seems like he doubts my info about @koshkin and ZCO’s relationship, and maybe doubts Koshkin’s FOV discrepancy claim? Not sure.
I have stayed out of this for a while but rich and Koshkin have a great relationship and dispite your drunken Blathering your reputation or Rather what is left if it is pretty much trashed. You keep rehashing stuff that was dealt with months ago.Pardon? Here’s what I wrote when responding to @oldrifleman:
I was explaining why I had written at length about our esteemed Mr. Koshkin & ZCO. I used the terms seemed, maybe, & not sure.
Nowhere do I say anything about how you feel about koshkin, nor do I put words in your mouth.
RIF. He said he didn't own, nor has he ever owned a ZCO and that "he doesn't give a fuck (about ZCOs).Here is koshkin is alluding to the ZCO FOV issue. I will scrub through his vids and give you dudes a time stamp.
There is no demand, just a request…
Nothing like the eye-watering steam-bath of ZCO fanboi heat
Guys, turn it down a notch? We’re talking about a riflescope here.
Ironically, you are not doing ZCO or yourself any favors.
This is the technical forum.
This is how you’re treating me, someone who likes ZCO, recommends ZCO, but actually has some mild criticism.
I mean, what sort of apeshit response would I provoke if I said ZCO sux?
Your actions are not helping ZCO and CSTactical draw in new buyers.
I’m sorry to reply to this thread again, especially tonight, but it just dawned upon me that you may think I’m including you in with ZCO when I said:So you did see me on his podcast recently and he did ask me on again...
Him = @koshkinthe ZCO boys aren’t a fan of him.
So what I got from this thread is: Carbonbased thinks ZCOs are good, but doesn't own one. He wants people to know about past problems. He is upset that CSTactical won't talk about or acknowledge past problems, and CSTactical hasn't yet directly addressed Carbonbased questions.
Is CSTactical avoiding answering Carbonbased questions on purpose? Or is he not understanding his questions?
There are no threats or libel? Man this thread is weird. These are innocuous and general questions?Could an admin shut this down before legal gets involved due to escalation of threats and libal
You tell me. What are my insuinuations?Your insinuations and continued efforts to piss off at least two businesses. Lawyers at work would freak.
I read through your posts. I think this the first time you said you weren't going to post anything.So you didn’t read my posts at all I see, not only did I say I was going out so I wouldn’t be available. But I did say that I was directly involved with some of those posts, and was threatened with a lawsuit for nothing. So yeah I’m not going to post messages and PM’s of what happened with members that are not even on this forum anymore. Since I’m an actual person and not just a screen name, I will tread lightly on certain things. Having receipts and screenshots are great, but is it worth legal issues to impress a few of you guys?
Hell I posted my name and number yet I have not received a call. I’m not scared to have a discussion over the phone if it’s that important to you.
Again not anonymous,
Richard
916-628-3490
I'm a bit cornfuzed too.. You start off with a broad statement about zco fan boys "Tamping Down" any negative reports.Dude. Almost everyone is anonymous on this thread and on this site. I’m just like the vast majority.
Here are some questions that do not require a phone call, some of which I believe @Gil P. Is referencing.
Do detractors of a brand ever flat-out recommend said brand over another?
Do dectractors provide links to tests in which the said brand comes out on top?
Is there something inherently circumspect about providing links to other discussions about said brand? Links that may contain critical info about the brand’s product?
Or must fans of a brand be% positive about it,
% of the time?
Why don’t you jump into threads to similarly and vociferously defend the other brands you carry?
Are you just a general CSTactical sales guy or do you actually work for ZCO? Or does ZCO own CSTactical? Serious question. I’m a bit confused.
The links I have provided typically contain first hand experiences. Perhaps you can link to one that isn't? I certainly could've made a mistake. And I think it's indisputable that any faint criticism of ZCO somehow generates a groundswell of diffuse general anger.You start off with a broad statement about zco fan boys "Tamping Down" any negative reports.
This is an obvious strategy to discredit anyone pushing back against the second hand complaints you linked.
Then you try to come off all fair and unbiased by saying you'd recommend ZCO even though you have zero damn experience with them.. Give it up man!
Don't flatter yourself. Dirty D and all the "filthy gang" very likely don't consider you "one of theirs", any more than "your good buddy" Ilya. I can't help but notice that in spite of your multiple bat signals to him, he still hasn't responded. He's no dummy and probably wants no part of your goat rodeo.Turdcutter baby, me, @Dirty D and all the filthy gang still love you man![]()
I don’t think you understand what I mean. I suggested he act like Frank Green, a class act. Frank does not get into squabbles with forum guys because it looks bad to do so. That’s also why companies generally avoid dissing their competitors. It looks unbecoming. (Edit: not saying Richard has done the latter! It’s just an additional example of poor form.)Saying that "Richard doesn't want to lower himself to dealing with the unwashed masses" is a pretty fucked up thing to do.
One time I emailed them asking how to buy a hat and they sent me one. Not because they are nice but because I think they were annoyed I was asking and they didn’t have a gear shop.Zco gives basically nothing away. If it all it’s probably countable on one hand. They are definitely the best choice even though other choices are great also. Zco is the best imo.
Pardon me, I did misquote you. Here is your exact quote;I don’t think you understand what I mean. I suggested he act like Frank Green, a class act. Frank does not get into squabbles with forum guys because it looks bad to do so. That’s also why companies generally avoid dissing their competitors. It looks unbecoming. (Edit: not saying Richard has done the latter! It’s just an additional example of poor form.)
I’m not saying Richard is too good to do xyz. C’mon man.
It was advice. Like if you see two little kids fighting in the mud, and you turn to your kid and say, “Bobby, see, you don’t really want to dirty yourself like those two little pigs.” As in, it would be wise to keep above the fray, you’re better than that, it’s not good for you to get mud all over your clothes.Pardon me, I did misquote you. Here is your exact quote;
"You are, I think, the only sales guy on SH that gets down and dirty. Like, a lot. You really don't want to sully yourself with us pigs. We're gross".
Post in thread 'Kahles vz ZCO'
https://www.snipershide.com/shooting/threads/kahles-vz-zco.7255238/post-12134900
There is no practical difference between my "misquote" and what you said, directly above. It's no less of a fucked up thing to infer.
You just don't get it. You keep going back to this "You ZCO Guys sure are thin skinned". You're not getting pigpiled because anyone is thin skinned, it's because you're acting like an asshole on multiple levels. You're sticking your nose into other people's business, where you have no business doing so.
Besides, your premise for doing this is over what, ZCO's published FOV spec ? I don't know what the numbers are and I've not read anything from Ilya in regard to it. From what little I can recall, published vs actual (according to Ilya) were something like 108' vs 102'. I probably have those numbers wrong (in an absolute sense). But in practical terms, I don't care in the least bit. And, before you go off on another tangent and accuse me of trashing Ilya, I am not. I have no opinion of him other than to say that from everything I have seen, he is a very intelligent man.
I'm pretty much done here. You're off on your crusade and nothing is going to stop you. I'm just wasting my time by commenting any further.
From my perspective, this is exactly what’s going on. I’m sorry some of you took offense, and I still don’t understand your visceral reactions.So what I got from this thread is: Carbonbased thinks ZCOs are good, but doesn't own one. He wants people to know about past problems. He is upset that CSTactical won't talk about or acknowledge past problems, and CSTactical hasn't yet directly addressed Carbonbased questions.
Is CSTactical avoiding answering Carbonbased questions on purpose? Or is he not understanding his questions?
Actually you are using a common debate technique involving seemingly agreeing with the opponent while simultaneously launching a counter-attack to undermine their argument. This can take the form of acknowledging a point, but then shifting the focus to highlight weaknesses or perceived inconsistencies in their overall position. This technique is often used to gain the upper hand in a debate by appearing reasonable while subtly trying to weaken the opponent's case.
I was tired and stressed last night and missed this. Guys, he is bored and looking to attack a well know opponent to have fun. I think it is time we let him go have fun playing with himself.
Or sell a few things and buy a ZCO. It’s a rough look when he doesn’t have at least 1.Dude, you are coming across as the old lady at the fence passing old gossip. You readily admitted that you have zero first hand knowledge on the topic. You have been told that the links to the old shit are only partial information and yet you want to continue scratching a scab like there's an agenda behind it. What the fuck is your problem? Take your Karen shit somewhere else
There's a big difference between having an issue with something that you purchased and bringing it up and what is going on here. This clown doesn't own the scope, can't afford it and it's highly doubtful that he's even ever looked through one and is demanding a vendor answer for something that he's read on the webs.Or sell a few things and buy a ZCO. It’s a rough look when he doesn’t have at least 1.
That being said, I’ve got and had other stuff that wasn’t up to speed and I am quite hesitant to report my experience publicly due to the small community. It has to be real bad to mention it and deal with the fans.
I have my own goat rodeo thank you very much, you can leave me out of this one.Turdcutter baby, me, @Dirty D and all the filthy gang still love you man![]()
Actually you are using a common debate technique involving seemingly agreeing with the opponent while simultaneously launching a counter-attack to undermine their argument.
I am literally agreeing with the bulk of people on the thread that ZCO > Kahles. But I pointed out some past issues with ZCO so people are aware.Growing up in adverse circumstances around hustlers and gang members in a rough area, I know see through techniques like this often.
Uh, I’ll politely point out the irony here?There’s not many safe havens on the internet for us to exchange ideas.
Sorry dude. Thought there was a chance for some light-heartedness. I was wrong.I have my own goat rodeo thank you very much, you can leave me out of this one.
Now if you’ll ’Scuse me imma go be poor somewhere else.