I have seen new guys come to this sight including me, we post a question or a comment and we get stepped on by some of the others that have been on this sight for years.The same guys that thing they own all the shoreline.Thereare alot of guys on this sight who are more then willing to answer a serious question.
This post will most likley be closed.
This will be my last post and comment who cares anyway right.
I know a few people who wont even come here because of how they have been treated on this sight.

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I'm sorry you feel that way. Care to post a thread that demonstrates what you are saying? Yeah, it might happen from time to time in the winter...but that is the exception, not the norm here. If a post involves spots, locations, or access, it is kind of an unwritten rule that it be quashed and dealt with or discussed through PMs. A thicker skin is recommended in the winter months, but at least it isn't full contact like on some other sites. Have you been able to attend aby of the functions or trips? Stick around and drop me a PM if you have questions or comments you would like to put up.

Sorry you feel that way . As far as people go , Its the same mixed bag here as anywhere else . I always think, there's no such thing as a dumb question . Who knows why people respond the way they do sometimes . Maybe a bad day at the office ,, maybe a good day . :cheers2:.Sometimes personalitys just clash . Not everyone is perfect , like us ..:kewl:

http://www.striped-bass.com/Stripertalk/showthread.php?t=54360

I see some good replys .. alot of tips .. "switch to mono braid freezes first". Pam ? I've dreamt about bringing Pam fishing .. I see some goofball remarks , these guys keep it light around here , and the ones I've had the pleasure of meeting will give you the shirt off thier back ..

i was just kidding with the summer remark, it is winter by the way, and the cabin fever leads to some random silliness from time to time

Dude,

Sorry I was just kidding...winter craziness has set in.

what tagger said...no need to go away- some fine folk here.:kewl:

Ignore Duke - he's a cantankerous PIA anyway :rotflmao:

Seriously (seriously, ignore Duke) its one of the disadvantages of being online and not having a face to face with someone is that it gets harder to tell when someone is breaking stones. And while I don't want to make an excuse for it this is also winter :wall:

Flip side of the coin, some new people jump in and want to go from Noob to Sharpie in 20 posts per day and ask, and even demand people give up their best info to people they have never met...

Its a balance thing... In the end, probably good to not to get too upset about it as it is just the Internet. It is a tool (for tools :rotflmao:) that will help you, let you meet similar minded folk ()lot of that goes on here), and it is one of those places where you will get out what you put in...

This site is much more friendly than the largest site. There are many sites out there and you are correct, some people just aren't friendly like on the shoreline. Don't let those arragant people turn you away.

Remember they want the whole shoreline to themselves, don't give in it's a free country and people talk tough on the internet.

:shocked:Ignore me, how dare you sir. I think it is time to show your young non fish catching ass a lesson. Next summer largest striper officially weighed in in a certified scale.. The winner gets wings and beer for 6 friends at Hooters showcase of breasts.:buds::cheers: Put up or shut up Johnny Boy.:jester:

I have seen new guys come to this sight including me, we post a question or a comment and we get stepped on by some of the others that have been on this sight for years.The same guys that thing they own all the shoreline.Thereare alot of guys on this sight who are more then willing to answer a serious question.
This post will most likley be closed.
This will be my last post and comment who cares anyway right.
I know a few people who wont even come here because of how they have been treated on this sight.
ahh the internet:bgi:
think of it as a meeting of the minds and no one showed up:doh:

Imagine - just imagine - if everyone had to post using their real name:biglaugh:

Mark De Chambeau

Imagine - just imagine - if everyone had to post using their real name:biglaugh:

yea but ,, most know eachothers real name .. :fishslap:

ya... like i care ...your all a bunch of sissy men ????

Lovetwofish: Please don't let the smartasses and know-it-alls get to you. Some of these bafoons can't help trying to show us how smart and witty they are.
Ignore the negative comments, as there are always some very good and helpfull posts mixed in with the nonsense.

Don't be discouraged, my friend. Take what you need and leave the rest. Always be kind and try not to retaliate to the silliness, just take it for what it is.
:wave:

I am not sure what specific gripe you have as I really try not to read as much as I use to but its hard to believe that anyone would sour on this particular site
I find members here to be more polite then most other places I visit.
Hey,if they treat a googan like me with some sense of respect then you know there are good people here.

I think the off-season here has been exceedingly mild so far. Stick around. Stick around Ilovetwofish if JR feels bad enough he might take you to one of his favorite spots.:rotflmao:

I just read the Duke41 reply to Ilovetwofish's post/question, Dukes reply to me wouldn't have raised an eyebrow. Duke41, like me, both of us think we are a lot more funny than we actually are. In truth I think I am friekin hilarious.

On the other hand the only line freeze problems I run across when fly fishing. Ice on the eyes and line, phooey.

do your own thing. Pick up some good info, ignore the trash. There are lots of good folk out there, ignore the ones who are condescending and tell you how great they are.

Too bad! You should stick around Ilovetwofish. I have learned alot on this website and I have tried to give pointers also. I do agree that it can get a little dicey sometimes but alot of that is good natured joking and, JR was right, not being "face to face", I can see were thing s can get misunderstood. Hang in there Iloveto fish. I think the majority of the membership are good guys and gals who just love to bass fish.

Ahhh........Airing of grievances.Its still Festivus Season!!!

:shocked:Ignore me, how dare you sir. I think it is time to show your young non fish catching ass a lesson. Next summer largest striper officially weighed in in a certified scale.. The winner gets wings and beer for 6 friends at Hooters showcase of breasts.:buds::cheers: Put up or shut up Johnny Boy.:jester:

Yer on big guy, but Boat Fish Don't Count, so now whatchagonna do? But seriously (a word I have tough time using with you :hihi: nyuk-nyuk, wink-wink, snicker-snicker) I release 99.9% of my fish because I'm not dragging most fish a mile back to where I parked and nothing personal, while I may keep a rare fish for a tourney I'm not killing a fish for a side bet to Hooters. Non Fish Catching Ass or Not :alien:

Speaking of Noon to Sharpie in 20 questions per day - what's up S.S :wave: :hihi: ? Told you it would not work but on your own, you found a way to truly enjoy it :btu:

Woe to us, such times are these that a man with 400 posts might take Clammer seriously. Lost in the desert we are, I tell ye, excepting Eddy who is probably lost in the dessert. Why this site is a sight that would'th make a fourth grade spelling teacher retch and vomit, methinks. An abhorrent thing, where bait fishermen and spinning rod fairies feel free to pontificate, belching forth their vileness, splendiferously smug in their repugnance. Where canal water s#^&#^&#^&#^&#^&g unwashed eel fisherman, soulless pogy soaking lowlife, and hormonally contorted plastic plug fisherman hold court, caressing each other's sticky egos while the Great Banished eelSatan smiles approvingly. Alas, or a lass if you got one to spare, sad lonely times are these for us honest, God-fearing, handsome, clean-conscienced fellows with only our large plug collections and a nice inflatable doll to give us comfort. You have done right in leaving, son, ......now go forth and fish wood plugs so ye too shall be saved.....but crush your barbs and release all fish just to be sure.
Amen

Smartassery is part of the atmosphere here. Try to keep in mind that fishing is supposed to be fun and funny, if it isn't, it's another job. Literal, virtual, and comical, the three planes of existance here....Relax this is a fun ride.

Look beneath my name.

OK...group hug now?:hihi:

[QUOTE=JohnR;653568]Yer on big guy, but Boat Fish Don't Count, so now whatchagonna do? But seriously (a word I have tough time using with you :hihi: nyuk-nyuk, wink-wink, snicker-snicker) I release 99.9% of my fish because I'm not dragging most fish a mile back to where I parked and nothing personal, while I may keep a rare fish for a tourney I'm not killing a fish for a side bet to Hooters. Non Fish Catching Ass or Not :alien:

Speaking of Noon to Sharpie in 20 questions per day - what's up S.S :wave: :hihi: ? Told you it would not work but on your own, you found a way to tr!!

You can catch fish from the shore and actually catch stuff..now way

Twofish,

I left the other big site due to racism. 99% of my posts there were either giving or receiving info and hints about the gear we use and collect. It got to the point where I did not feel good about being part of that site. You will find jerks everywhere you go in life, but at some point you need to stand up for what you believe in. Anyway, I left that site for this one and have never looked back.

I received a warm welcome here. Some times a fellow may type quick and not come off the way he intended. I think this site is full of good guys. Please stick around.

sean curry

I felt the exact same way when I started looking here. I eventually came to the conclusion though that most people here are ok and a lot are really nice and helpful. My rule is that once someone says something rude or uncalled for I just ignore that person and move on; no rebuttal or ongoing arguement I just ignore it. All the online fishing sites seem to have a few jerks who wanna tell you how amazing they are and why you're too stupid to live (the big boating site comes to mind) so I think you just have to ignore those to get the most out of the site. There's a lot of good info here so it's worth having to deal with a few bad apples.

DUKE

No wonder you F #$%^&*() up >your FRENCH ;;:crying:

sorry to hear that ><><><:angel:

Oui

By the way Clammy boy I out fished you (1-0) that day off of Block and you still owe me a trip 3 years later.

Twofish,

I left the other big site due to racism. 99% of my posts there were either giving or receiving info and hints about the gear we use and collect. It got to the point where I did not feel good about being part of that site.


While I wouldn't leave that other site, I will admit that since they started their political forum, it's opened my eyes and I no longer think the same way about some people who I used to like and admire :(

People suck, thats why I stay at home with my real friends.
http://www.zaldiva.com/images/ACTION%20FIGURES/SEAMONKEYS/seamonkeys_all_pic1.jpg

thick skin is needed at all Internet sites.

yeah ;

you got lucky with 1 fish ................but you wouldn,t let me fish near shore ,,,,,,,,,,, 1/4 of a mile isn,t on the beach when I fish ,,, but cuz you could see rocks you got rocked / they were 20 F #$%^&*() feet under ;;

I,ll take your big A Ss fishing /nites .. you better wear a %$%$%$%$in diaper ;;

Clammer:cheers:

I rarely see any posts here where I think there's a real dis going down. Usually it's Mike P. with both guns blazing cause he smells a troll or an idiot :hihi:

I'd think Clammers <<<$%&>>> crap would be a dead giveaway that he should be assumed to be full of it unless what he's saying can actually be read.

Never feel bad if Duke says something off putting. He's like a special needs dog that you don't see much use for, but still that sense of pity makes you put a few scraps out when you see him around. Poor guy, my heart goes out to his wife and kids.

-spence

Never feel bad if Duke says something off putting. He's like a special needs dog that you don't see much use for, but still that sense of pity makes you put a few scraps out when you see him around. Poor guy, my heart goes out to his wife and kids.

-spence[/QUOTE]

Wow that was harsh and I thought you had a sense of humor. :bshake:

I have seen new guys come to this sight including me, we post a question or a comment and we get stepped on by some of the others that have been on this sight for years.The same guys that thing they own all the shoreline.Thereare alot of guys on this sight who are more then willing to answer a serious question.
This post will most likley be closed.
This will be my last post and comment who cares anyway right.
I know a few people who wont even come here because of how they have been treated on this sight.

Ummm...and girls!! Just Kidding!!

I thought this site was redonkulous when I first saw my husband on it. The stuff people said was obnoxious. My first post was not the best thread. I started a whole bunch of sh**! But once you meet them in person as long as you yourself have a sense of humor you learn to :love: them! Most are very good fishermen and have good knowledge to pass on. I have learned more from the people here then I could ever imagine. My passion for fishing is greater than ever and its because of many many people on this site. Thats just my 2 cents about what goes on here.

Now Larry we can have a group hug otherwise it would be questionable without a girl in it!:smash:

I'm sorry to hear about the bent rod. I hope Casey is better soon.:wave:

I'm sorry to hear about the bent rod. I hope Casey is better soon.:wave:

Lmfao, starfish almost peed her pants she had to call me at work.

Thank you all!
This post wasn't ment to be directed toward you Duke or any one person.I'm not trying to come across as a sissy baby who can't take a joke or a single stupid comment from a stupid person.I didn't start this post because of my last post either, it was because of hearing comments from other people who just lerked or thought about starting a post and have read other post's.I have met a few people from this sight and they are good people.I also belong to a few other sights and belong to a surffishing club.There are jerks everywere you go thats understood. I just think if someone is asking a question about a certain thing which doesn't have anything to do with spot burning or something similar, the (elite fisherman) can help they shouldn't comment thats just my opinion.I feel people should put the time in just like everyone else.Not that this post had anything to do with that just figured I would throw that out.

ILTF,

If you were to go back through all the threads...I swear to you about 90% would be highjacked in some way shape or form. But honestly when people are at work or its not the season for them to fish most go cookoo.
Its just why we have that off topic smiley and the grumpy old pharts board...take the good and leave the rest if what you are looking for is the good.
Honestly I can say for myself and my husband we have posted late at night either having a beer or a drink or after a few. But thats where the fun comes in and I can bust out laughing outloud at my computer and people turn and look and think I am crazy. So I can only imagine what others have been doin when they post?!?:heybaby:
Its either pertinent information or funny crap. Ball busting is on every site. I belong to a women's flyfishing forum and they even ball bust on each other. I just worry about the crazy ones....:faga:

Life is too short :kewl:

a womans flyfishing forum? where can I sign up?? :huh::cheers2:

People suck, thats why I stay at home with my real friends.
http://www.zaldiva.com/images/ACTION%20FIGURES/SEAMONKEYS/seamonkeys_all_pic1.jpg

a womans flyfishing forum? where can I sign up?? :huh::cheers2:

I'll bet the mortgage payment that those gay pony pictures are gonna be in Nebe's next post...:hs:
....................................:hihi:

STARFISH

Please let me do you :hf1: when I,m on the computer late at nite ><<<><><:happy::happy:

a womans flyfishing forum? where can I sign up?? :huh::cheers2:


First thing that came to my mind..
Ball busting no less,,can it get any better..:jump:

First thing that came to my mind..
Ball busting no less,,can it get any better..:jump:


Yup, no doubt about it, winter is definitely here...

Hoo boy, tough crowd....:hihi:

Everything is life is 95% BS and 5% truth. I enjoy the BS as it helps pass the time and cherish the 5% I can take away. Some of the people I argue the most with out here would most likley be good friends if we met regularly in person. Find some people you value and can trust and use PMs for specific questions. Thats the best way to get help.

Once you accept that people are basically disappointing and life is ultimately a tragedy, things get easier.

While I wouldn't leave that other site, I will admit that since they started their political forum, it's opened my eyes and I no longer think the same way about some people who I used to like and admire :(

I agree. There is a guy there who just returned after a long absence. His postings makes me wonder how anyone could ever hang out with him (borderline racist in my eye, no compassion for anyone less fortunate, pushy, etc) Yet I've met him in the past and while a little rough around the edges is one of the nicest guys you could ever fish with. I don't want anything to do with him.

Once you accept that people are basically disappointing and life is ultimately a tragedy, things get easier.

Buzz-killer...:(

Joe, I can't believe you're that much of a misanthrope...

It also sounds like you don't like people very much, either....:hihi:

This site has the lowest a-hole ratio of the SB sites in my opinion. People are helpful most of the time. Best one on the 'net. In other words, you can leave, but it only gets worse. Much worse.

You want to see some a-holes, go over to that place with the store. Read some posts there and you'll thing you've found paradise in S-B.com.

There's no place like home...there's no place like home...there's no place like home...:hihi:

Once you accept that people are basically disappointing and life is ultimately a tragedy, things get easier.

I'd like to get those words framed.

Once you accept that people are basically disappointing and life is ultimately a tragedy, things get easier.wow. whoever she was, she sure did a number on you:(..
i'll take this tragic life and alot of the people in it. it beats the alternative.

Gee...I thought it was kind of funny, but then again, I've been to a lot of Irish funerals.

don't take anything personal it's fishing dude. it's suppossed to be fun.

I'm always up for wings and hooters. I'm not gonna wager against any of the sharpies from the shore around here. I'll just pay my own way. Let me know when the fun afternoon will happen!

STARFISH

Please let me do you :hf1: when I,m on the computer late at nite ><<<><><:happy::happy:

Mike, I am at work right now.:conf::tm:

Once you accept that people are basically disappointing and life is ultimately a tragedy, things get easier.

You should really work a suicide hotline... your good.

Hey girl lets go for it ;; C/S :drool::drool:

just read all the old clammer posts and you will be hooked on sb.com

:cheers: