ECKSJAY
Water is dirty
- Location
- Covington, WA
Guys, just for a second I'd like to address something. I know I've been a good stick in the mud about certain issues in the past and like to think I've lightened up a bit in recent time, but some things have caught my eye.
I realize there are a bunch of you who are young and like to get out and have fun, but it seems to me that a lot of what goes on here with the 'non-sanctioned events' revolves around firearms and alcohol. While I enjoy both myself, I'd like you to perhaps step back for a second and put yourself in the place of someone who doesn't know anything about our group. Ask if this is how you'd like the perception of the overall group to be. Like I said, I enjoy this stuff as much as the next guy, but I also know there are several of us who don't participate in runs strictly based on the choices that are made. I, for one, have precious weekend time with my family and would like them to be comfortable coming along. I feel I can't do this at the moment and know there are others turned off about it as well. We like to think of ourselves as a group that can be enjoyed by all, and while we share similar interests, perhaps it's time to tone certain things down a little? :dunno: I'm at the point where I've been approached by too many people asking if this is how we are all the time. I really get the feeling that there are either too many out of touch with what's right or just a few who seem to do it enough to make everyone think that there are more. I don't want to meet with the BOD to discuss a rule initiation and revise what we do around here. I guess if this continues we're going to have to.
I also know there are certain folks who ARE underage participating in delinquent behavior while out with the group. I've seen it and didn't realize it until later. Guys, this has to stop or we're going to have to quit utilizing this board for organizing runs. I know you run stuff back-channel, so peel off your stickers and go do what you need to do...just don't post pictures or 'write-ups' to these 'events' here. We're not interested.
Also the 'den-like' behavior outside of the long-hijacked thread is getting a little out of hand. I think we know what's appropriate for topic discussion. I'm going to start pulling inappropriate posts from these threads in order to help attract more folks out with us. The vulgarity is getting a little out of hand, in my opinion.
It is my job to make sure things are going smoothly and at this time I think a few folks are getting a little too carried away...and others are following suit. This isn't what we're all about and I appreciate your efforts to making this more enjoyable for yourselves, but if you're limited to making the most of every run by having to shoot something and drinking yourselves silly, perhaps it's time to bump the skill levels up and wheel something other than forest service roads and mud puddles. Seriously, I love you guys like family...let's just take a breath and tone it down, mmmkay? :jester:
No get off my lawn.
I realize there are a bunch of you who are young and like to get out and have fun, but it seems to me that a lot of what goes on here with the 'non-sanctioned events' revolves around firearms and alcohol. While I enjoy both myself, I'd like you to perhaps step back for a second and put yourself in the place of someone who doesn't know anything about our group. Ask if this is how you'd like the perception of the overall group to be. Like I said, I enjoy this stuff as much as the next guy, but I also know there are several of us who don't participate in runs strictly based on the choices that are made. I, for one, have precious weekend time with my family and would like them to be comfortable coming along. I feel I can't do this at the moment and know there are others turned off about it as well. We like to think of ourselves as a group that can be enjoyed by all, and while we share similar interests, perhaps it's time to tone certain things down a little? :dunno: I'm at the point where I've been approached by too many people asking if this is how we are all the time. I really get the feeling that there are either too many out of touch with what's right or just a few who seem to do it enough to make everyone think that there are more. I don't want to meet with the BOD to discuss a rule initiation and revise what we do around here. I guess if this continues we're going to have to.
I also know there are certain folks who ARE underage participating in delinquent behavior while out with the group. I've seen it and didn't realize it until later. Guys, this has to stop or we're going to have to quit utilizing this board for organizing runs. I know you run stuff back-channel, so peel off your stickers and go do what you need to do...just don't post pictures or 'write-ups' to these 'events' here. We're not interested.
Also the 'den-like' behavior outside of the long-hijacked thread is getting a little out of hand. I think we know what's appropriate for topic discussion. I'm going to start pulling inappropriate posts from these threads in order to help attract more folks out with us. The vulgarity is getting a little out of hand, in my opinion.
It is my job to make sure things are going smoothly and at this time I think a few folks are getting a little too carried away...and others are following suit. This isn't what we're all about and I appreciate your efforts to making this more enjoyable for yourselves, but if you're limited to making the most of every run by having to shoot something and drinking yourselves silly, perhaps it's time to bump the skill levels up and wheel something other than forest service roads and mud puddles. Seriously, I love you guys like family...let's just take a breath and tone it down, mmmkay? :jester:
No get off my lawn.