Hi all, I can't help to chime in on this topic because of the crux of what RT is trying to get folks to understand.

Freedom of speech is a consitutional right. While there are rules policing DB's like this and ifish, still the bottom line is both of these PUBLIC forums have a diverse mixture of people with different backgrounds that have many interests. I would think it would be one dimensional to keep the topics strictly to fishing which ultimately the amount of visitors who come to this place might decline, then sponsors would not want to advertise thus leading to the potential end of a great site. I'm not saying this will happen but the potential is there if topic matter cannot be as diverse as the audience.

I fish and do enjoy reading all the great info that is presented but I also enjoy the commadarie that exists with fishermen (and fisherwomen ). I have been on ifish for sometime and have made well over 300 posts but the climate is getting very political and there are a few there who believe they can dicate what is said by whom, and if you cross the line with one of the members of the clique, be ready for a wrath. I will read info, but will very selectively post on ifish.

This board seems to have much more class as I have been lurking for awhile. Seems very open and informative. Very cool!!

Thanks for letting me vent!