Derek Gibson
Well-known member
Over these last few years we have witnessed a number of people leaving the site for a variety of reasons. Some of those have been vastly experienced and ''successful'' anglers, who contributed on a regular basis to the forums. I know of several who have become disillusioned, whilst others have been banned for a given period, often never to return.
Yes, I understand that these issues are cyclical to a degree.But crikey, just pause for a minute, would I be wrong in assuming that the majority of members join this and other sites to gain knowledge, and may be influenced in ''which'' site by the regular contributors. And yes, I accept some may be deterred initially if they see snide comments and infighting.
We need a ''core'' of respected anglers, and the way I see it is that we have lost too many. And I fear we cannot redress the balance.
Yes, I understand that these issues are cyclical to a degree.But crikey, just pause for a minute, would I be wrong in assuming that the majority of members join this and other sites to gain knowledge, and may be influenced in ''which'' site by the regular contributors. And yes, I accept some may be deterred initially if they see snide comments and infighting.
We need a ''core'' of respected anglers, and the way I see it is that we have lost too many. And I fear we cannot redress the balance.