RT-
Its not that this thread bothers me because it has become a pointless thread full of useless bickering but because of how this thread represents us.

I for one find this thread kind of amusing...how can so many grown men get so angry over such a pointless topic?

BUT what takes place on this bulletin board represnt many things. This board reflects upon us-as in you me and every member. Wha takes place on this board reflects on the PNW and steelhead and salmon fishers. This bulletin board is read around the world...

But most of all this board reflects upon Bob, the person who has selflessly (is that a word?) devoted countless weeks and thousands of dollars into this bulletin board so that we may have a place to gather and socialize away from the river.

Bob's business and thus his livelyhood (sp?) has grown and pospered because of this website and this bulletin board. How do you think this thread reflects upon Bob and thus his business? You dont have the right to threaten Bob's way of life because you have the need to ***** and moan and fight amongst everyone in such a childish way.

Plus if threads like this one begin to proliferate, we may very well see the end to this forum not only because quality content is lost and many of the regulars stop posting (which has alread taken place to an extent) but because it just may very be shut down.

[ 10-16-2001: Message edited by: RPetzold ]