fishplate42
Well-known member
I can't speak for those who are not here, but I go through phases of forum activity and then periods when I just don't have much to say. Right now I am at one of those in-between times. I have lots of fishing I want to do, but just now it is simpler to get on with other things that are going on in my life and forget about fishing for a while. For me these periods only last weeks or months. Other may take longer breaks and become noticeable by their absence.
Of course, sometimes people decide a board is not for them. The overall 'tone' of the board may not be comfortable. I have found this in the past, on other boards, and just left. These places are meant to be a forum of like-minded people swapping ideas and information and talking about their experiences. When I found myself having to defend everything I said, or being told to get a thicker skin, I just left.
Nobody minds a bit of friendly micky-taking or being taken to task if something is not right, but there are limits. In the time I have been here I have seen very little nastiness (if any), and most members seem to be willing to help or happy to share in my adventures. I can't see me becoming a 'Missing Poster' from here anytime soon.
Ralph.
Of course, sometimes people decide a board is not for them. The overall 'tone' of the board may not be comfortable. I have found this in the past, on other boards, and just left. These places are meant to be a forum of like-minded people swapping ideas and information and talking about their experiences. When I found myself having to defend everything I said, or being told to get a thicker skin, I just left.
Nobody minds a bit of friendly micky-taking or being taken to task if something is not right, but there are limits. In the time I have been here I have seen very little nastiness (if any), and most members seem to be willing to help or happy to share in my adventures. I can't see me becoming a 'Missing Poster' from here anytime soon.
Ralph.
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