Should we close the Reports section on these boards?

[fishaholic18]

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

[basswipe]

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.

[fishaholic18]

Originally Posted by basswipe

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

Why, there isn't already?

[basswipe]

Originally Posted by fishaholic18

Why, there isn't already?

[Skitterpop]

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HAVE IT



Off with its head

[pmueller]

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.

[westhavendave]

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.

[Jenn]

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???

[Skip N]

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....

[seabass]

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

[JohnR]

Thanks Jenn - space is not really the issue..

Originally Posted by Skip N

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 ??

[TheSpecialist]

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.

[fishaholic18]

Originally Posted by JohnR

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 ??

I got some nice shots of Clammer(kidding).

[Pete_G]

Originally Posted by JohnR

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 ??

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.

[Sea Dangles]

no longer a member

[tattoobob]

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.

[piemma]

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.

[fish4striper]

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

I like the idea of a pic area

[JohnR]

Originally Posted by fishaholic18

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...

[fishaholic18]

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

[basswipe]

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.

[JohnR]

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.

[basswipe]

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

[JohnR]

Originally Posted by basswipe

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

[t.orlando]

Originally Posted by JohnR

Who plays Report God?
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I vote for Krispy

[JohnR]

Originally Posted by t.orlando

I vote for Krispy

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