I agree with your comments, the proportion of OT posts is now very high.
But, you have to acknowledge that people post OT because they get a
response. They are political people, who may not be boat people, who see
this forum as an audience for their beliefs. Not to be rude, but your
comments are expressed often, and nothing comes of them. Put the political
posters on ignore, or kill file, or block: Lose the losers!

"Jim Brinson" wrote in message
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I have been participating in this NG on and off for about 8 years. My
political leanings have been and will continue to be my own business.
With over 40 years experience as a boater and almost as many years in
the marine business, there have been times that I felt that I had
something of value to contribute.
Hopefully some of my posts have proved useful.
In my opinion, this group is out of control, at least as far as
providing useful information is concerned. The NG has changed - and not
for the good.
But, the majority rules; apparently political comments are now the
expected norm. What a shame.

Good luck and good boating,
Jim