An open letter....

flbassman · 12-30-09, 01:25 AM

Hello ladies and gents, hope everybody had a nice Christmas.... I've been kinda lurkin lately, and I've noticed that, as frequently happens on the wild wild web, a little bit of cabin fever/boys being boys/general bs have resulted in some pissyness and hurt feelings. What I'm about to say isn't my view alone, it's actually probably most of these guys views too. Here it is, in as few words as possible.
1. Try to spell and use grammar. Or don't. Most of us don't care too much, if it's readable and coherent. If you have a problem with someones postings, don't be "that guy". Live with it, or shoot the guy a pm. Don't get ugly, were all already ugly enough. And if your the pisser offer, do try and clean your posts up. An extra 20 seconds will do the trick.
2. If you wanna leave, feel free. This is the Internet. Were real people, but people come and go from a website a whole lot easier than in real life. Is it worth getting worked up over? If you've been wronged, either get over it or don't let the door hit you in the a s s on the way out....
3. Let's have fun fellas. This is a great place to learn, to have fun, to meet new people. Take advantage of it, don't make it toxic.
That's all I got, hopefully I didn't step too far outa line on this one, and everybody have a safe happy new year!

Bubba_Bruiser · 12-30-09, 01:36 AM

Nicely put fl. Now go back and edit your grammatical errors. hahahaha All in fun.

BassBandit · 12-30-09, 01:53 AM

Good for New Year resolution, IMO.

Thanks for posting it.

1/4 stick · 12-30-09, 04:38 AM

Very well said.

WTL · 12-30-09, 08:49 AM

A few other notes;

It takes 2 people to argue. Dont start an argument, and then complain about the other guy arguing.

If you think that someone has done something unscrupulous, for instance "plagiarism", try and be coherent when you accuse them so it is known and understood just what is going on. We kinda police ourselves sometimes on here, which sometimes ends up vicious but it keeps the place from being a delete-fest police state like other boards.

PMs are good for trying to get on the same page. Not everything has to involve the board.

Bassboss · 12-30-09, 09:42 AM

Very well put!

zooker · 12-30-09, 12:30 PM

for once i agree with wtl..
if ya want to but heads do it OFF the main board. there is alot of stuff that happens behind the main boards.. that is the beauty of the private message

zooker

TN_Bassin · 12-31-09, 12:54 AM

True Nuff.

12-30-09, 01:25 AM	#1
flbassman BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Jacksonville Florida Posts: 2,840	An open letter.... Hello ladies and gents, hope everybody had a nice Christmas.... I've been kinda lurkin lately, and I've noticed that, as frequently happens on the wild wild web, a little bit of cabin fever/boys being boys/general bs have resulted in some pissyness and hurt feelings. What I'm about to say isn't my view alone, it's actually probably most of these guys views too. Here it is, in as few words as possible. 1. Try to spell and use grammar. Or don't. Most of us don't care too much, if it's readable and coherent. If you have a problem with someones postings, don't be "that guy". Live with it, or shoot the guy a pm. Don't get ugly, were all already ugly enough. And if your the pisser offer, do try and clean your posts up. An extra 20 seconds will do the trick. 2. If you wanna leave, feel free. This is the Internet. Were real people, but people come and go from a website a whole lot easier than in real life. Is it worth getting worked up over? If you've been wronged, either get over it or don't let the door hit you in the a s s on the way out.... 3. Let's have fun fellas. This is a great place to learn, to have fun, to meet new people. Take advantage of it, don't make it toxic. That's all I got, hopefully I didn't step too far outa line on this one, and everybody have a safe happy new year! __________________ R.I.P. Zooker

12-30-09, 01:36 AM	#2
Bubba_Bruiser BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: South MS Posts: 3,659	Nicely put fl. Now go back and edit your grammatical errors. hahahaha All in fun. __________________ \,,,,/ ROCK ON! HRN4L!

12-30-09, 04:38 AM	#4
1/4 stick BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Fayetteville, N.C. Posts: 3,529	Very well said. __________________ Just a redneck having fun. https://www.youtube.com/user/donaldvlogsify

12-30-09, 09:42 AM	#6
Bassboss BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Shawano, WI Posts: 7,761	Very well put! __________________ If you can't fix it with heavy squats or fish oil, you're probably going to die.

12-30-09, 12:30 PM	#7
zooker BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: denton nc Posts: 13,441	for once i agree with wtl.. if ya want to but heads do it OFF the main board. there is alot of stuff that happens behind the main boards.. that is the beauty of the private message zooker __________________ the godfather.. aml in remission since 7-20-09

12-30-09, 01:53 AM	#3
BassBandit BassFishin.Com Active Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Kernersville, NC Posts: 430	Good for New Year resolution, IMO. Thanks for posting it.

12-30-09, 08:49 AM	#5
WTL BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Huntsville, Al Posts: 7,466	A few other notes; It takes 2 people to argue. Dont start an argument, and then complain about the other guy arguing. If you think that someone has done something unscrupulous, for instance "plagiarism", try and be coherent when you accuse them so it is known and understood just what is going on. We kinda police ourselves sometimes on here, which sometimes ends up vicious but it keeps the place from being a delete-fest police state like other boards. PMs are good for trying to get on the same page. Not everything has to involve the board.

12-31-09, 12:54 AM	#8
TN_Bassin BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Bon Aqua,TN Posts: 1,013	True Nuff. __________________ Other anglers are tough, but the fish are the real competition.

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