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[icarus]

its idiots like the one you found that make me reluctant to post any formulation details on an un-encrypted board they ruin our hobby and are a danger to others they ought to do community service working with blind and limbless people to see what they could have caused if that doesnt shake them then pack them off for a long prison sentence society has no other place for them at that point!!! i dont think reporting them is too harsh it could be life saving

[Resix]

Yah, I guess what i said was a little harsh, but it's people like him that ruin it for everyone. The Oklahoma City bombing of that Federal building ruined the chances of people buying Ammonium Nitrate in a lot of the use. Now, most will say thats fine as it has limited uses in pyro, but still, one person (or group in the bombing case) ruins it for everyone. People like him are at the root of the problems plaguing firefox, skylighter, and other suppliers. I just get so frustrated when i see people like him, because even if he isn't going to sell anything, it doesn't matter. That could be stated as an example of how easy it is to get a hold of chemicals.

It took me for ever to find a supplier for KClO4 because there are so many regulations on it now. I just hate it when stupid people get a hold of things and then ruin it for the rest of us who do it responsibly.

Oh, and I finally did watch that video this all stemmed from. He actually weighed all the chemicals in the same container, then removed some and added it back into its container! Then, he says he isn't going to the diapering method for mixing it, he will just shake it in its container....... I sense a Darwin award in his future.

Edited by Resix, 27 October 2007 - 02:16 AM.

[W.P]

Can you not see that this stupid behaviour is not acceptable, it's not "just a kid having fun", it's an ignorant person that is likely to cause real harm. And he is not the only one.

At no point did I claim that this behaviour was acceptable, whilst your intentions are good, it also isn't that necessary. Do you not think that reporting this activity might even have an adverse affect on chemical restrictions?

Do as you wish, I'll flag the comment, maybe even type him a nice letter but that is as far as I go.

EDIT: Oh, and you still wouldn't achieve your goal of imprisoning him. It just won't happen. Those reasons I suppied was why he won't be imprisioned.

Edited by W.P, 27 October 2007 - 07:18 AM.

[Andrew]

Do you not think that reporting this activity might even have an adverse affect on chemical restrictions?

No the legislation in place already is perfectly good enough. It won't change because of tw*ts like him at all. There is no need to change the statute and waste taxpayers money.

EDIT: Oh, and you still wouldn't achieve your goal of imprisoning him.

I'm a big advocate of "prison doesn't work", I assure you I have more understanding of the situation now and what it should be than most people.

Those reasons I suppied was why he won't be imprisioned.

None of the reasons you cited are valid! To be honest it sounds like you were just flaming for the sake of it.

Don't get me wrong, but a lot of people just do not realise the extent to which the statute is developed in the UK. Due to in part to the formation of the HSE, there are few dangerous activities that are not covered by some form of legislation. If the need arises and there is good evidence, the CPS can find something to prosecute on. You also have to bear in mind that the police are abstracted from the prosecution of suspects. The police duty is purely to uphold and enforce the law, not prosecute.

[W.P]

just flaming for the sake of it.

I shant continue to debate with you considering that you decided to attempt to trash what ever points I made.

His comments are gone, I'm happy.

[icarus]

i am really glad he has gone youtube is full of lunatic exploits that when copied by other ill informed morons result in damage and injury along with other amusing entertaining and educational postings . i wouldnt hesitate to report anyone selling home made explosives.

[Gazza]

What about the assholes on Youtube/Metacafe launching fireworks rockets from their backsides! And they wonder why it hurts afterwards! I blame a lot of these foolish antics on the American TV series, Jackass.
It is this type of behaviour that could eventually lead to outright banning of consumer fireworks.
Forget about your amateur pyrotechnics/rocketry hobbies- if idiots continue to abuse energetic materials unchallenged, I can foresee even tighter restrictions on chemicals currently available to individuals.
It is always the case that the brain-dead minority spoil things for the sensible majority.
OMG-he offered to ship ready-made flash in the post! Unbelievable.