As far as I remember, I've been a member (probably still a member, since I was never forcibly ejected) of four angling forums.
Two of those became tiresome because disruption was the norm, rather than the exception: I have no time for it. Blow off steam, by all means, but personal attacks only serve to illustrate the puerile nature of the attacker. One of those responsible - and frequently discussed via PM - was also turfed off here for the same crime. Idiots.
I'm a member of the Traditional Fisherman's Forum, although I'm not a regular poster any more. At one time I fancied a bash with a fancy piece of stick, so it was a great place to learn about them; a notion since quashed because I don't think my wrist's up for it.
I found the place generally friendly, if quaint, and learnt a lot about the vintage reels in my possession. One of the posters - Nobby - is an authority on old Mitchells and also supplies a tremendous business service, making them run better than new; gear polishing, reshimming, the works. There was an amusing altercation on there between a righteous fella who regularly posts on here and....well, everybody else, really, when he used the "C" word once too often in conjunction with the names Harrison and Drennan. :wh I'm sure he'll tell you the story himself if he reads this, if he hasn't already done so.
You must respect the bamboo, Ian.
Anyway, this is the only forum I use, these days. I like the humour, the depth and breadth of wisdom displayed...and I suppose I like most of the old (and young) gits who post on here, who all seem like men I'd get on well with out there in the real world, should our paths ever cross. Here's to the lot of ya.:w
