Find a real boating forum. This NG is a joke and nothing more than cheap
entertainment.

Harry, Gould, bb, jps, Jim Dandy, ignoramus and the group have turned this into nothing
more than a political chat room full of childish name calling and intolerance for
opposing opinions.

Don't blame me for what it is now. I came on board when the NG was already screwed up
thanks to the members I mentioned above. I only joined in the fun.

Email me if you want some serious boating forums.


"noah" wrote in message
...
When I first found rec.boats, I was thrilled (it doesn't take much
anymore) at the idea of "fellow boaters" to talk with.

Soon after, after wading through the political and personal bashing, I
mentioned this in the group, and was told (about 3:1), to "get used to
it". I have.

I have researched the rec.boats Charter and,basically, the founders
never anticipated that the group would be used for anything *but*
boating posts, therefore did not include any language concerning OT
posts. C'est dommage.

I admit to joining the OT posts now and then. It's like a "free
brunch". How can you resist? ) Sometimes, they are interesting.

As regular posters to this group, would you support an amendment to
the FAQ requiring that the letters "OT" precede any off-topic post?
This would not limit any discussion, but would enable the boating
purists to filter the background noise. The political warriors would
remain free to eviscerate each other.

As it stands, some do, some don't, "OT". Some posters have left the
group, or have become "lurkers", because they are annoyed and
frustrated with the OT postings. Perhaps a compromise is appropriate?

I can appreciate the idea that rec.boats is like "the bar at the yacht
club". I can also understand the plight of the weekend boater who
comes here looking for boating info, and finds reps and dems ripping
each others viscerals out. Viscerals are good, especially with garlic
and wine sauce, but this isn't a cooking newsgroup.

Is it worth the minimal effort to try to resolve these differences? I
think so, but then again, I married my ex-wife. My judgement is
suspect.

I would appreciate the comments of the entire group on this issue.

Regards,
noah

On Sun, 31 Aug 2003 02:31:04 GMT, "Jim"
wrote:

Find a real boating forum. This NG is a joke and nothing more than cheap
entertainment.

I often find good advice in this group. But then, I own six boats,
and read the on-topic posts.

Harry, Gould, bb, jps, Jim Dandy, ignoramus and the group have turned this into nothing
more than a political chat room full of childish name calling and intolerance for
opposing opinions.

....and you had no part?

Don't blame me for what it is now. I came on board when the NG was already screwed up
thanks to the members I mentioned above. I only joined in the fun.

OK. I won't blame you. Mom wasn't looking anyway.
You could, however, improve it.

Email me if you want some serious boating forums.

Sounds like you're more interested in wrecked.boats than rec.boats.
To each his own.

Thanks for the response.
noah


"noah" wrote in message
.. .
When I first found rec.boats, I was thrilled (it doesn't take much
anymore) at the idea of "fellow boaters" to talk with.

Soon after, after wading through the political and personal bashing, I
mentioned this in the group, and was told (about 3:1), to "get used to
it". I have.

I have researched the rec.boats Charter and,basically, the founders
never anticipated that the group would be used for anything *but*
boating posts, therefore did not include any language concerning OT
posts. C'est dommage.

I admit to joining the OT posts now and then. It's like a "free
brunch". How can you resist? ) Sometimes, they are interesting.

As regular posters to this group, would you support an amendment to
the FAQ requiring that the letters "OT" precede any off-topic post?
This would not limit any discussion, but would enable the boating
purists to filter the background noise. The political warriors would
remain free to eviscerate each other.

As it stands, some do, some don't, "OT". Some posters have left the
group, or have become "lurkers", because they are annoyed and
frustrated with the OT postings. Perhaps a compromise is appropriate?

I can appreciate the idea that rec.boats is like "the bar at the yacht
club". I can also understand the plight of the weekend boater who
comes here looking for boating info, and finds reps and dems ripping
each others viscerals out. Viscerals are good, especially with garlic
and wine sauce, but this isn't a cooking newsgroup.

Is it worth the minimal effort to try to resolve these differences? I
think so, but then again, I married my ex-wife. My judgement is
suspect.

I would appreciate the comments of the entire group on this issue.

Regards,
noah

On Sun, 31 Aug 2003 02:31:04 GMT, "Jim"
wrote:

Harry, Gould, bb, jps, Jim Dandy, ignoramus and the group have turned this into nothing
more than a political chat room full of childish name calling and intolerance for
opposing opinions.

So the problem in this group, according you, is clearly caused by
those who happen to be left of center, and those right of center don't
contribute to the problem? Interesting you would be accusing others
of intolerance.

bb

On Sun, 31 Aug 2003 14:15:54 -0400, "Paul Schilter"
paulschilter@comcast,dot,net wrote:

I think the OT designation is a good idea, I just find it ironic that
you didn't in this post.

You don't think a post about rec.boats, in rec.boats, is on topic?

bb

bb,
I guess it's how you want to define it. Some think all posts should be
strictly about boats or boating, some don't. I don't think you could over
use the OT designation. Guess I just figured that noah bringing up the
subject would use the OT designation, either way not a big deal.
Paul

"bb" wrote in message
...
On Sun, 31 Aug 2003 14:15:54 -0400, "Paul Schilter"
paulschilter@comcast,dot,net wrote:

I think the OT designation is a good idea, I just find it ironic that
you didn't in this post.

You don't think a post about rec.boats, in rec.boats, is on topic?

bb

You are absolutely correct! (Good eye though!)

John
On the 'Poco Loco' out of Deale, MD



The only criteria one must meet to have rights exterminated by the government
is to be labeled as a "terrorist" by the Executive Branch.

We should deny rights to convicted criminals, not foster the potential for
persecution of the political adversaries of the sitting administration. You
conservatives will be on the outside looking in again, someday. When you are, I
hope to see all of your basic rights and freedoms protected.

On 02 Sep 2003 23:51:37 GMT, (Gould 0738) wrote:

You are absolutely correct! (Good eye though!)

John
On the 'Poco Loco' out of Deale, MD



The only criteria one must meet to have rights exterminated by the government
is to be labeled as a "terrorist" by the Executive Branch.

We should deny rights to convicted criminals, not foster the potential for
persecution of the political adversaries of the sitting administration. You
conservatives will be on the outside looking in again, someday. When you are, I
hope to see all of your basic rights and freedoms protected.

If it's so bad, why did so may Democrats vote that way?

John
On the 'Poco Loco' out of Deale, MD

On Tue, 2 Sep 2003 16:34:14 -0400, "Paul Schilter"
paulschilter@comcast,dot,net wrote:

bb,
I guess it's how you want to define it. Some think all posts should be
strictly about boats or boating, some don't. I don't think you could over
use the OT designation. Guess I just figured that noah bringing up the
subject would use the OT designation, either way not a big deal.
Paul

"bb" wrote in message
.. .
On Sun, 31 Aug 2003 14:15:54 -0400, "Paul Schilter"
paulschilter@comcast,dot,net wrote:

I think the OT designation is a good idea, I just find it ironic that
you didn't in this post.

You don't think a post about rec.boats, in rec.boats, is on topic?

bb


Paul, I appreciate the response.

Maybe I'm hard-headed, but the group name is rec.boats. When the
political acrimony and personal insults outweigh the boating
responses, it's time to have a martini and chill.

I like martinis. I like boats.
It's a shame we don't have rec.boats.martinis.
noah

Subject: Gould, jps, NOYB, Jim, Harry, and a cast of thousands

On Sun, 31 Aug 2003 02:31:04 GMT, "Jim"
wrote:

Harry, Gould, bb, jps, Jim Dandy, ignoramus and the group have turned this
into nothing
more than a political chat room full of childish name calling and
intolerance for
opposing opinions.

Another typical newsgroup whiner.

Capt. Bill

LaBomba182 wrote:
Subject: Gould, jps, NOYB, Jim, Harry, and a cast of thousands

On Sun, 31 Aug 2003 02:31:04 GMT, "Jim"
wrote:

Harry, Gould, bb, jps, Jim Dandy, ignoramus and the group have turned this
into nothing
more than a political chat room full of childish name calling and
intolerance for
opposing opinions.

Another typical newsgroup whiner.

Capt. Bill

"Jim" is a horse's ass.


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