When I was a young man in the UK with my mates target practice was one of our favourite hobbies.
We called it "darts".

Surely when you pay for the postage, you will buy the relevant insurance from the carrier (Royal Mail/Evri and others). If you go outside of Ebay's postage system how can they know?

The whole point of simple postage was that eBay assumed the risk for both the seller and the buyer. In the event it wasn't delivered both are eligible for a refund, as long as the simple postage label was used (and scanned into the system). Is your comment based on experience?

I think that before this particular topic spirals any further downhill, it would be helpful if the NGF moderators could look closely at the NGF's Code of Conduct to see if any of its rules have actually been broken by the original post (OP) and/or subsequent posts.

Clearly, the OP has caused (rightly or wrongly) some outcry and complaint as well as some (rightly or wrongly) support. Since the original thread under General Discussion/hobbies has been deleted I can pass no further comment.

It is possible that the Code of Conduct needs to be further updated to deal with this kind of situation. Perhaps @scottmitchell74 could take the time read the section in the Code covering Bullying or Grievances - see Welcome and Introduction.

From a personal point of view, if the opportunity arises, I like to take part in laser pistol shooting, airgun shooting and archery for my enjoyment so therefore in this case I can see both points of view. @Ali Smith has made some reasonable and balanced points.

I hope this helps.

Tim

 

Target shooting is a sport practiced in the UK. In fact it is an Olympic sport, so I don't see why it is any more objectionable that any other sport that is from time to time discussed here.

In a country like the USA where firearm possession is extremely commonplace it is desirable that everybody should learn to handle a weapon confidently, if only to apply the safety catch or remove ammunition. The ability to defend oneself against an intruder who is quite likely to be armed is also valuable.

None of this is necessary in the UK of course. We just stab each other instead.

Just to make it clear, I am not advocating liberalising UK gun laws. Nor do I take part in any form of shooting.

Quote from: Bealman on September 01, 2026, 09:57:44 AMWhy is target practice necessary?

I'm sorry, mate, but a handgun is only designed for killing PEOPLE.

This forum is about model railways.

End of discussion.

The section I posted in is literally called General Discussion and includes "Other Hobbies." Sub Titled - "Let us know what else interests you."

First post from Tank: "
I've created a new Board for members to show their hobbies.  I know that we have a thread for it, but I felt that each hobby should have it's own thread for replies to encourage conversation.

Please feel free to create your own thread and show off your hobby.    With pictures if possible, we love 'em! "

There was not a caveat: "Americans not welcome."

Perhaps I'm not welcome?



You have stated YOUR OPINION.

When selling items by auction, ebay only list "simple postage" which gives BUYERS compensation for loss in transit but not SELLERS.
If I use the seller pays and then do not use the printed label but postage with insurance for loss, then ebay does not know when the item has been delivered.
Is ther some other way of covering both scenarios?
Maurice C.

Why is target practice necessary?

I'm sorry, mate, but a handgun is only designed for killing PEOPLE.

This forum is about model railways.

End of discussion.

You are right, it's probably not her finest moment. I shall not bother listening to the rest of the album - sorry Dolly!

Tim

It's not so much that, Tim. What Skynyrd do is fine but, seriously, she does sound as if her teeth don't fit properly.
Have another listen