On May 1, 1:41 pm, Harry Krause wrote:
Chuck Gould wrote:
On May 1, 9:42?am, Harry Krause wrote:

Who said you mentioned my name? You brought that up, Mr. Snark. You're
so overflowing with netcop syndrome, you don't even see you've become
the poster boy of what you don't want.- Hide quoted text -

That's just it. I didn't single you out yet you felt compelled to
retaliate.
Take one step back and get a broader perspective. Who has done all the
name calling so far in this thread? ("snark" "a**hole" "netcop", etc)
First clue- it isn't me. :-)

My comment was on your general snottiness and snarkiness. I'm not
concerned whether you "single" me or anyone else out. Several posters
here, more than several, actually, have watched your devolution with
some sadness, and a few have commented on it. It's hard to believe that
you don't see yourself engaging in the precise sort of behavior for
which you castigate others. That you may or may not name names in a
particular post is not relevant, nor is the language you or others use.

"I have a different vision of leadership. A leadership is someone who
brings people together." George W. Bush

I think the difference is snarkyness compared to downright vulgarity
and intelligent banter as opposed to downright juvenile behavior.
Anyway, to keep this on track, back in the early 80's when big wooden
boats were a dime a dozen, and most of my friends could not afford to
take them out of the slip we used to say, the smaller the boat, the
more boating you get out of it. I must admit I get a little ticked off
when some old snot looks down his nose at my boat and crew. Just don't
get it, some of them. That video is what boating is all about, period.
I think folks should try to find the positive in all posts, take from
the group what they can, and not ideology get in the way of a good
time.

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Anyway, to keep this on track, back in the early 80's when big wooden
boats were a dime a dozen, and most of my friends could not afford to
take them out of the slip we used to say, the smaller the boat, the
more boating you get out of it. I must admit I get a little ticked off
when some old snot looks down his nose at my boat and crew. Just don't
get it, some of them. That video is what boating is all about, period.
I think folks should try to find the positive in all posts, take from
the group what they can, and not ideology get in the way of a good
time.


I wonder if your perceptions are real or imagined. I thought about your
statement about the "old snot" who looks down his nose ....

In the many years that we have been involved in boating, I can't think of a
single example of any boater, in any size boat "looking down his nose" at
someone in another boat that is smaller, cheaper or whatever. To the
contrary, I've seen people who exhibit respect for other's boating interest,
regardless of how expensive or big or small and cheap. Sometimes they are
more well intentioned and helpful than you might want them to be.

I *have* witnessed the time honored distain for blowboaters versus power and
visa-versa and for obnoxious jet ski operators. I've also noticed that
sailboaters tend to be more critical of another's craft. (check
alt.sailing.asa for examples). I don't see that with powerboaters.

Eisboch

On May 1, 5:01 pm, "RCE" wrote:
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Anyway, to keep this on track, back in the early 80's when big wooden
boats were a dime a dozen, and most of my friends could not afford to
take them out of the slip we used to say, the smaller the boat, the
more boating you get out of it. I must admit I get a little ticked off
when some old snot looks down his nose at my boat and crew. Just don't
get it, some of them. That video is what boating is all about, period.
I think folks should try to find the positive in all posts, take from
the group what they can, and not ideology get in the way of a good
time.

I wonder if your perceptions are real or imagined. I thought about your
statement about the "old snot" who looks down his nose ....

In the many years that we have been involved in boating, I can't think of a
single example of any boater, in any size boat "looking down his nose" at
someone in another boat that is smaller, cheaper or whatever. To the
contrary, I've seen people who exhibit respect for other's boating interest,
regardless of how expensive or big or small and cheap. Sometimes they are
more well intentioned and helpful than you might want them to be.

I *have* witnessed the time honored distain for blowboaters versus power and
visa-versa and for obnoxious jet ski operators. I've also noticed that
sailboaters tend to be more critical of another's craft. (check
alt.sailing.asa for examples). I don't see that with powerboaters.

Eisboch

I think you make a good point, sailboaters, yeah, and maybe not so old
either. Probably not the right words to use. But the more I think
about it, you are right.

On Tue, 1 May 2007 17:01:56 -0400, "RCE" wrote:

I wonder if your perceptions are real or imagined. I thought about your
statement about the "old snot" who looks down his nose ....

I think it's psychological.

If you are in a small boat in close proximity to a large flybridge
powerboat, it is easy to imagine that the folks on the large boat are
"looking down at you". They are of course, in a very real sense, but
that does not by itself indicate disdain or disapproval.

On Tue, 01 May 2007 18:58:52 -0400, Wayne.B
wrote:

On Tue, 1 May 2007 17:01:56 -0400, "RCE" wrote:

I wonder if your perceptions are real or imagined. I thought about your
statement about the "old snot" who looks down his nose ....

I think it's psychological.

If you are in a small boat in close proximity to a large flybridge
powerboat, it is easy to imagine that the folks on the large boat are
"looking down at you". They are of course, in a very real sense, but
that does not by itself indicate disdain or disapproval.

I've always been treated well by others when I was at the marina.

Even the sail boat guys.