The KENNER vs. JIM debate

[Anonymous]

This is a great Forum and I would hate to see it reduced to name calling.
From reading ALL of these post it is evident that both Kenner and Jim are extremely knowledgeable.
Kenner... You need to realize that you are sounding off on the MXT Forum. Thus... you will meet advocates of that machine here. Your rhetoric is like a Republican going to the Democratic Convention with the mission of converting all to his beliefs. That isn't going to happen on this Forum.
What might happen is that we could all probably learn from your years of experience, as we do from Jim. For that to happen you will have to use a little more tack than your first message on this Forum.. <img src="/metal/html/lol.gif" border=0 width=15 height=15 alt=":lol">
If you feel that strongly/negatively about the MXT then you would probably me better served on another Forum.
I would also like to hear your response to Deathwinds question as well. What metal detector do you use or recommend and why.
HH,
Johnny B

 

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For Kenner to say why he feels the way he does about the MXT and give some solid proof. He also needs to tell us what machine he is using and prove what he says. Unless he does than what he says is just trying to start problems here on one of our great fourms.
I have been reading this debate and not saying too much and dont like the attack on Jim M as he is one of the people that give us some great info for both newbies and experienced. We dont know who this Kenner is and dont know if he is legit or someone trying to start problems, so it is time for Kenner to speak up and let us know what detector he uses and why. and please no name calling as it is not nessesary to get your point accross..
Rick

 

[Anonymous]

This forum has been tremndously helpfull to me and many more I am sure. I pursue metal detecting as a hobby,not for a living and have no need of having 4-5 or 6 detectors along with gps and all the other stuff that a pro should and would use.
However the MXT has been very sucessfull for me and I would not even consider another machine. To my knowledge there is no detector made that can acurately 100% of the time correctly id a target. If this were true we would all have one.
Yes I am fairly new to the hobby and yes,like everyone else will dig pull tabs but as far as that can goes I have learned to distinguish a can from a quarter rather easily, it is all in the size you just have to determine the size which is simple to do, no mystery there.
Let's all just do what this forum is intended to do , and that is share info and learn more techniques from those who gracefully share it on here.
It all amounts to this.....99.9 % of the folks on this forum love their MXT and are very happy with it, If anyone wants to knock it or promote another brand,do it elsewhere because we are allready convinced what the MXT can do.
HH All

 

[Anonymous]

I have always found Jim's responses to be reasonable, educational, and encouraging for those of us who are relatively new to the hobby. I would call Jim an optimist. I for one appreciate the time and dedication he has applied to this forum.
I've just been through the exchange between Jim and Kenner. I looked for educational remarks and encouragement from Kenner. I was educated to the fact that Kenner has apparently for many years tried all kinds of detecting equipment in search of precious metals. It sounds like he considers himself a professional treasure hunter. He's also not above making snide and somewhat negative remarks.
To Kenner:
I'm glad for you that you are so successful, and that you can afford all the equipment you mentioned in your remarks. It must be nice to be able to look down on the rest us from your lofty heights. I personally cannot afford the costs of such endeavors, and opted therefore a lesser route. I am in the hobby for health, and enjoyment, and the occasional surprising 'nice' find.
Most of us on this particular forum I feel are in similar circumstances and find metal detecting a thoroughly enjoyable outlet.
The MXT is a FUN machine to use. I'm NOT overly concerned with accuracy, but my MXT seems to be right most of the time (not measured but 80% would be a reasonalbe guess). I have made a minor investment in metal detecting to improve my health and to create interest in my grandchildren (now have several detectors and more grandchildren). It is also a diversion that takes me away from the day to day cares and worries and lets me focus on something totally different than my normal responsibilities.
For total accuracy, you can't beat the shovel and eyeball. Being lazy, I'd rather use the MXT or any other machine of similar capability to minimize the amount of junk I dig, not eliminate it entirely.
So for those of us who are not professional, and on limited budgets, we value Jim's knowledge and encouragment. Your comments however, identify you as a different class of person.
I want to close by wishing you vast amounts of luck and fortune in your professional endeavors, and encourage you to return to them as soon as possible.
Thanks for you time and attention.

 

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[Anonymous]

Lets just see if Kenner will answer any questions he has been ask, plus let see if Clint can tell us what he means by that statement. I hope these are not some that just like to get a problem started then run.
Would love to see a good discussion without name calling by those that have used and knows the MXT. Maybe we can all learn a few things.
I find the MXT one of the best detectors on the market and would gladly recomend this detector to my best freind as it is easy to use, has the power to keep up with the big boys and within a decent price range. This detector can be used for more type of hunting then most on the market too, plus IDs beter than most.
Rick

 

[Anonymous]

I agree with you Clint! I think these MXT boys are a bunch of little whiney girly sissy boys also! <img src="/metal/html/cry.gif" border=0 width=40 height=15 alt=":cry">
Down here in Texas we straighten out girly sissy boys - real fast!

 

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These girls and their MXT's wouldnt last a day here in canada! They would all run home to their mamas. BAAAAA HA HA HA!
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[Anonymous]

This horse has been riden to "death" and is drawing to many flies! Why not bury this old carcus and move on to more worthwhile forum information to enhance general knowledge and MXT user expertise. This is a great user site for me and have been trying to ignore antagonizing remaks about the MXT! <IMG SRC="/metal/html/flag.jpg" BORDER=0 width=32 height=17 ALT="usa~">

 

[Anonymous]

Guys,
If you are not going to post contructive posts then I think the general feeling is to just take your childish comments elsewhere...