I don't know why I can't reply to my previous post (it's not locked??) Maybe "they" are trying to tell us something??
First off, I don't take those comments personal - I bow hunt and love it, I gun hunt and love it. As for the crossbow thing, I know that is a bit touchy, so lets just stick to guns vs bow. here are some of the examples I found (the names have been hid to protect the innocent ):

"..I think gun hunting is too easy and doesn't deserve the respect that bowhunting does.."

".. take the easy way out.." "..I do not admire the accomplishment.."

"..it is far less challenging to get a big buck with a rifle.."

"..Bowhunters are buy far better hunters!"

"..Taking a deer with a bow is always higher/more respectable.."

"Is it really hollier from now attitude ..." (I think he meant - than thou)

"When I see a big buck killed by a gun I cringe...I don't think if a mature buck had the skills to live as long as it did, it deserves to be killed by the bullet or projectile of a gun. "

"...he [the deer] deserve's this respect from you a rifle wouldn't be giving him credit for being the legend you say that he is.."

"...the kill would always be tainted.."

"I shot a buck the other day with my shotgun and I feel pretty crappy about it.."

"..please don't disgrace this buck by killing him with a gun"

I think there is definitely a tone of elitism in many of these comments. Again, everyone is entitle to their opinion, but I just don't get where this attitude comes from. Like I have said, I bow hunt and love it, I gun hunt and love it. I know that bow can be a challenge. I won't call it harder because getting close to a deer in bow season can actually be rather "easy" (bad word, but..) (getting a shot is a little different story). They are in their natural patterns and not spooked. Try getting that close during the 3rd week of gun season when they have been pushed, chased, shot at, etc. - not going to get many 20 yard encounters. Bow is more physical (from another post)??? Sitting in a stand all day isn't that demanding. Additionally, ethical smoothbore shotgunrange around 50 yards - not a lot greater than bow range. Try hiking for 6-8 hours in the Adirondacks (any mountains) and not seeing a thing - that's physical. All seasons have their challenges and bonuses and pros & cons. And everyone will see them in a different light(s). I could go on and on, but will stop here.

here's another:

"Give him due respect. Anyone can point and click."