By intention it does not get used much and should only be used in generalities - should we close the Reports section of this board? I've been contemplating it for a while but want to see what you all think?

I say yes.....but just because it isn't used.

spoken like the Australian...
mick Dundee...
except for when theres a CROCK sightin.....
where they sneak on ya and grab you by the leg...

then they drag you in the war-tah...and do a barrel roll...
to drown ya...after thaat they stuff you up under a log...
.....so as to tenderize yah a bit...for late tah...

pssst mic.... (motions wally)

uh....what's that Wally...

wally:
excuse me mick, but there are no Crocks in New England... never was...


mick dundee:
Right..... i think we should get rid of it....:smokin:
and...make room for a forum on sheila's :wave:
:rolleyes:

I say shut her down. alot of info goes to lurkers.

I think all here who fish, know where to fish. If you don't know where, hit up your local tackle shop.

By the way, they're here, so go fishing.

I say no, but should be available to members only, with a minimum of say one to three months since joining. I have seen the reports forum in a kayak site to be very open with none of the spot burning BS. Share as you want, via PM or members only forum.

I say YES.
It's not used much anways.
We do all our "spot burning" in StriperTalk anyways.:laughs:

I think NF has a great idea here, if our members decide to actually post reports if would be cool, it is possible to give a location in a report and not give away the farm. Those in the know about particular locations should be able to figure it out ;).

I say no, but should be available to members only, with a minimum of say one to three months since joining. I have seen the reports forum in a kayak site to be very open with none of the spot burning BS. Share as you want, via PM or members only forum.

Good idea for members only.

Yes


If you mention anything remotely specific, even a 10 mile stretch, you get piled on so why even have it ....there is always :call: & :cputin:

I like nightfighters idea. members only report forum with length of membership requirement. You might even add a minimum post requirement too. Something significant , not just 10 posts and 1 day.

trash it...no one uses it anyway

trash it...no one uses it anyway
ditto

Rather than reports how about just pictures of fish caught by members during the week or the month or something like that?

Seeing pictures of other guys with large makes me want to get out there more.

Rather than reports how about just pictures of fish caught by members during the week or the month or something like that?

Seeing pictures of other guys with large makes me want to get out there more.


I like that Idea....I like to live vicariously through everyone else...especially when I'm not catching

I'll say "no".
If it was a forcast as to where the fish willbe that would be one thing.
Old commercial saying, "Can't catch caught fish".

I say YES.
It's not used much anways.
We do all our "spot burning" in StriperTalk anyways.:laughs:
Exactly :rotfl:

No one on this board fishes much in maine anyways so it's pointless for me.

I like nightfighters idea. members only report forum with length of membership requirement. You might even add a minimum post requirement too. Something significant , not just 10 posts and 1 day.

Look at length of time for some members who rarely post if at all...all they do is read. Number of posts would have to be a factor for access.

But I still think PMs and calls work for anyone who really wants to share with friends.

..no one uses it anyway

Maybe right, but if I see a new post, I'm always looking.....out of interest for trends, not to get in the truck and burn three dollar a gallon fuel to jump in your spot! While we don't market our spots up here, they're known if accessible.

Look at length of time for some members who rarely post if at all...all they do is read. Number of posts would have to be a factor for access.

But I still think PMs and calls work for anyone who really wants to share with friends.

It's good to read about when people are having success. Especially since if I'm online, I'm not fishing.

Access only for participating members makes sense. How about number of posts made between December and March be made a factor.

Look at length of time for some members who rarely post if at all...all they do is read. Number of posts would have to be a factor for access

Hold on now. I might have a problem with this point of view. If someone has been a longtime member but hasn't posted much if at all, does that make him a lesser member in another club? Forgive me, but I will use Smokey as an example. He was one of the first members I met here, though Saltheart, and though he might not post much, I would have a problem 'excluding' him for reading but not posting. Sorry Skitterpop, but I think one of the great things about this site is the lack of exclusivity. Maybe we move the reports section onto the Ledge!:hidin: :lurk:

Hold on now. I might have a problem with this point of view. If someone has been a longtime member but hasn't posted much if at all, does that make him a lesser member in another club? Forgive me, but I will use Smokey as an example. He was one of the first members I met here, though Saltheart, and though he might not post much, I would have a problem 'excluding' him for reading but not posting. Sorry Skitterpop, but I think one of the great things about this site is the lack of exclusivity. Maybe we move the reports section onto the Ledge!:hidin: :lurk:

Ok ...lets go :p I`m only agreeing with previous posts to this matter... members who contribute by posting on a regular basis are contributing.

I voted close it down :musc:

There's a reports section?????? :chatter

Really - if it ain't bein' used, it ain't needed.

:cheers:

Ax it.....someone gives reports they are spot burning.....like someone else said we can do all the spot burning in here.....and if we arent burning spots here the "report chasers" will just look to other sites to get their info:eek5:

I say YES.
It's not used much anways.
We do all our "spot burning" in StriperTalk anyways.:laughs:
:humpty:

Even if it was done with a secret password given to only select members, who's gonna give up their secrets to others?
"Hey guys, I got 2 50's last night right after the turn of the tide at Shad point with an E wind on a 14" eel hooked thru the tail on a Gami 7/0 circle. Acton will last at least another 2 days."
I don't think so.:eek5:

What is the best balance on reports? Don't know but that is why I put this poll up. I think some reports can and should be shared but among groups, not the world - not a knock on anyone or the public at large but passed on the WOM to the public at small....

Yeah, maybe your right John. I guess stuff like "I got a few 20# ers last night on swimmers after dark, so get out there and catch.", would be good. Maybe pix to?

I say you have to pick who gets access and if its abused, you take access away.

As far as having a private reports forum that's not really a good idea either.That could cause animosity between people as it did once before
with a certain other private forum.

Its either keep a public Reports forum or scrap it altogether.

.That could cause animosity between people as it did once before

Why, there isn't already?:uhuh:

I say you have to pick who gets access and if its abused, you take access away.

Easier said than done - how do you determine when someone has crossed the line? Who plays Report God? One thing I have certainly learned here is that there is no hard defined line and most things are a judgement call but that would get REAL tiring to judge daily...

Why, there isn't already?:uhuh:

:eek:

Don't worry about Smokey , not much happening here that he doesn't know about! :)

How bout a "post your fish pix" forum instead. Pic is worth 1000 words.
Pix will bring u more bus. too.

A pics forum is a great idea.Kinda like a bragging rights room without actually any bragging.Everybody(almost) likes to look at picture of decent fish.And if there's anything in the pic that could reveal a spot its pretty easy to edit it with Paint.

Basswipe

If something like that were private - it would be for all members that like a few members have suggested, reached a minimum level of posts and a minimum level of membership time. Those would be reasonable levels as well.

That's certainly not a bad idea.Access to all who meet the minumum requirements makes sense to me.

That's certainly not a bad idea.Access to all who meet the minumum requirements makes sense to me.

It may also strike a better balance between the "there are no secrets" camp and the "see nothing say nothing camps"

Eben - If you wish to discuss a process or policy for S-B, please make it S-B specific...

Thanks,

John

Eben - If you wish to discuss a process or policy for S-B, please make it S-B specific...

Thanks,

John

ok. i deleted my last post.. my suggestion is that you make a sticky at the top of the forum posting guidlines to follow- Ask that the report poster focus more about the fishing and less about the location- list a town, but not a location within that town.

If you ask this of those who want to post a report, i believe they will follow it.

Pictures would be great too, but anyone can post a pic attached to their report post, so why not leave the report forum the way it is and simply put a thread with guidlines.. :huh:

I think pix and nothing else would solve most problems.
Putting up a "Rule" sticky won't do squat IMO.
Who follows rules? Not many.
Just pix, no words.

...less about the location- list a town, but not a location within that town. ..

Yes, this has been the policy here for a long time, though less defined on the forums and it has been stickied and threaded in the past...

Of course, I'm glad when I saw you come around a while back on listing the town names instead of spots like in the early days (I used to do it too :tooth: - I think most of us have)...

Who plays Report God?
..
I vote for Krispy

I vote for Krispy

:rotf2: , uhh, no :hihi: - he's more like St Peter - "No soup for you, get in the back of the line" :hee:

Too many guys get upset when a spot is mentioned. In CT theres already one web site devoted to spot burning . I think thats enough.

I like the idea of having membership requirements, length of time or number of posts.

no longer a member

I think pix and nothing else would solve most problems.
Putting up a "Rule" sticky won't do squat IMO.
Who follows rules? Not many.
Just pix, no words.


This would be my vote. I think everyone appreciates a well taken photo of a nice fish or pics of striper fisherman doing what they do out there.

I'd go so far as to say we need another thread discussing the possibility of a photo forum. People love to see pics of fish. Simple as that. Not sure if there would be potential bandwidth issues though.

Speaking of which I have a few pics I'd like to post right now. Needless to say, the report and location will be nothing more then "pencil popper" and "somewhere in New England..."

who cares?stupid discussion as usual.worse than religion.dummies,all of you.

Another Top Notch contribution.

This would be my vote. I think everyone appreciates a well taken photo of a nice fish or pics of striper fisherman doing what they do out there.

I'd go so far as to say we need another thread discussing the possibility of a photo forum. People love to see pics of fish. Simple as that. Not sure if there would be potential bandwidth issues though.

Speaking of which I have a few pics I'd like to post right now. Needless to say, the report and location will be nothing more then "pencil popper" and "somewhere in New England..."

I wish I could say more :cheers: Pete, but, working on it and outfitting a new server to support it :hee: - There are a few things in the works, just takes time to develop

no longer a member

Family feud?

Uhhh, no.

Guys, I am already a part of a "members only" section of this board with the CT Surfcasters. Believe me, just because the info is more private does not equate to our members posting specific spots. It's almost like an "Omerta" code with experienced anglers these days, me included. By having the thousands of regular board members in a private area, it would not be very private IMO. As far as the reports section goes, if it saves John money, deep six it.

Hres a novel Idea John....stop ASKING and do what you feel is right. If you do option "a" you make 50% of the people mad...option "b" makes the other 50% mad.......either way someone needs to bitch.....


you run the show , do what John wants the rest of us will adjust just fine.......


people lighten up its fishing not a life threatening choice. I say if there are not that many reports to begin with we can sqeeze it in the main page, no? why waste extra space and time???

Why have a reports section if anyone who dares post a report is ripped apart for being a spot burner?

A photo forum is a good idea though....

How about we only burn spots in Rhode Island, everyone else does anyways. Any one looking for fish..........try the Atlantic.

Thanks Jenn - space is not really the issue..

Why have a reports section if anyone who dares post a report is ripped apart for being a spot burner?

A photo forum is a good idea though....

Skip - when the reports are generalized it is OK...

Now, if we have a photo gallery system, is everyone going to promise to place nice and not harrass someone when they put up a picture :tooth: ??

John I say you can the reports section, and if someone wants to post a report let them do it in the main board for shore fishing, or if it is a boat report in the boat section. The main board gets alot of googly goop anyway.

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:eyes: HAVE IT



:behead: Off with its head :sick:

Now, if we have a photo gallery system, is everyone going to promise to place nice and not harrass someone when they put up a picture :tooth: ??
:humpty: :bl:
I got some nice shots of Clammer(kidding).:rotf2:

Now, if we have a photo gallery system, is everyone going to promise to place nice and not harrass someone when they put up a picture :tooth: ??

I would discourage having any detailed report attached to the photos. Maybe even dates should be avoided. Just good fish and fishing pics.

I think that would take out a majority of the controversy.

I always have my camera with me so I've gathered a LOT of good pics over the years. I don't usually post pics though in Striper Talk or Scuppers (or anywhere for that matter) since I just feel like it's bragging putting them there. But a photo gallery without reports and details I would definitely upload a lot of images to. Mostly of other people since most of the guys I fish with are spectaculary bad at taking photos. :mad:

no longer a member

Nix the reports and if someone wants to post a pic of a trophy fish go for it.
there is nothing that really gets under my skin than seeing the spots I fish.
posted on the internet. with all the report whores out there that just lurk
and wait to see where fish are being caught. there is just nothing good
that comes from it.

Oddly enough Dangles, yes sometimes I do what I please, I put an awful lot of work into this, and awful lot of my time which I don't really get back financially. I get it back in enjoyment and commraderie and chances to fish with people and places I otherwise would not - it can be very rewarding.

I'm getting tired of your deconstructive desite to stir the pot for grins and giggles at others expense. I have been asked previously by more than a couple long time members here why I continue to put up with your crap and why I keep you onboard. Well, I guess it is time I listened, goodbye...

Ouch.
Well thats to bad I found him entertaining.
Some times over the line.
I guess i should Pay attention.
I like the reports but i never make it down to the report section.
It's funny some of the people i see saying they don't like reports are the same ones I remember holding fish up in threads they started talkin bout how good the fishing was.
i guess thats different.

Ouch.
Well thats to bad I found him entertaining.
Some times over the line.
I guess i should Pay attention.
I like the reports but i never make it down to the report section.
It's funny some of the people i see saying they don't like reports are the same ones I remember holding fish up in threads they started talkin bout how good the fishing was.
i guess thats different.

Tony - sometimes I found him entertaining too, but when he wasn't entertaining he was taking shots at people or the board or something negative and it was enough.

John:
Kill it! You know that it has caused nothing but 'wars" for a couple of years. No purpose in it. I think that everyone should find their own fish anyway.
Also, IMO, what is the true value of the reports? The fish have fins and are usually (not always, but usually) gone by the time anyone has time to get there.

I say kill it, just causes wars as does mentioning a spot

I like the idea of a pic area