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MFF US Northeast => Vermont => Topic started by: dickbaker on Jul 09, 2017, 09:03 AM
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::) Been kicked off the Champlain United site?? They seem to hate outdoor writers there?? Hope to hear some fishing stories here ;D
Dick
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What did you do?
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??? As far as I can tell I mentioned that I was a retired outdoor writer and one of the moderators favorite members intimated that, as a writer I would probably lie about my fishing? He and several other members offered that writers seemed to offer "expert advice" while really knowing less than the member fishermen?? The moderator gave me "ONE WARNING" about picking on one of his favorite members? Well it came to an end when I replied to a post concerning the reopening of the federal hatchery at Bethel. Knowing that the member didn't like out door writers I was foolish enough to mention that several New England Outdoor writers had spent several years and a lot of time convincing NOAA the National Fish and Wildlife professionals and politicians that the Conn. River Atlantic Salmon Restoration Program was a terrible waste of money. Thus they were prepared to end the program , when hurricane Irene destroyed the Bethel Hatchery , which was the primary source for the salmon fry for the stocking program.
The Champlain United moderator again determinded that this was a personal attack on the member posting the" NEWS" and barred me from the forum??
At my wife's insistence I resisted the urge to use bad language and will stay far away from such a nasty , mean forum and return to me friends at myfishfinder!
Maybe you wish you hadn't asked??
Dick
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Wow, that seems a little over the top if you ask me, but it's none of my business. I have never felt as comfortable on LCU as I have on MFF and Iceshanty. Maybe it's the people or just the fact that everyone is salmon crazy! ;)
Here's the latest PB fishing update: My Dad, my Mom, and I headed out to a secret spot today on champlain in search of some bass and bowfin. I caught 2 pickerel, a couple perch and pumpkinseeds, 2 largemouths and chased around a bunch of massive bowfin in the shallows to no avail. It was a beautiful day on the water and it was awesome watching 2 bowfin absolutely destroy my bait! I had each on for only a matter of seconds before popping off. I felt a bit defeated, but enjoyed the quick sample of their amazing power. We'll be heading back to that spot soon for round 2 and some revenge.
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I have to agree with perchbait. I browse that site infrequently, have asked a question or 3, and gotten good information. I also somewhat followed the threads that led to your demise. I see two things. One, either intentionally or unintentionally, you came across as pompous (although sincere) with your salmon thread last year and lake trout thread this year. Be that as it may, you asked a legitimate question. One of the anointed ones was, in my opinion, way out of line.
Two, as perchbait said, there is an uncomfortableness about that site. If you tell the 5-6 regulars how good they are constantly, you are good to go. If not, they jump on your case. Also, it appears that any opinion that does not match their is not welcome. I see that site going the way of fishlakewinni with too few posters, most of whom think they are the best. Internet handjobs only go so far.
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JDK Absolutely right about my attitude at CU note that I described last summers salmon post as "Goody , Goody, preaching!\"? My big mistake was to bring up the scientific fact that 15 percent of all released lake trout died. That particularly offended the moderator , who might be a charter Capt. As you mentioned you should never disagree with one of the elite few members?? I've moved back to the remains of the old Fishing Lake Champlain forum with hopes that some of the senior members might return and make it better again. The nasty member spirit now evident at CU is what killed the old forum. I look forward to being back to myfishfinder.
Warn PB not to let them know that he wants to be an outdoor writer??
Dick
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As I said, I have asked for and received some very good information, both publicly and via personal messages. That is about as far as I want to go on that site.
Apparently the incorrect use of punctuation ?? pisses them off though. ;D
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I think some are unable to interpret your posts Dick without some sort of a slant. Oh well. Good people here.
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Apparently the incorrect use of punctuation ?? pisses them off though. ;D
This made me laugh???
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. Internet handjobs only go so far.
That has to be the best analogy of someone who needs their ego blown up via internet!!!
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Bummer.
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::) Darned! I had forgotten about my punctuation error?? I'll try to be more careful here ;D
Dick
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Can I hang out here too? I'm currently waiting on my official ban from LCU as well. I don't usually get too excited but, you getting banned might possibly have set me off a bit. I'm pretty sure I pointed fingers too? Don't worry though, I agreed with them about your excessive use of the question mark!
Make sure to pass on to Crayfish to be careful about chiming in with agreement though so he doesn't get lumped in with the "pot stirrers"!
LDK,
You're right, he does stir the pot at times (although with good intentions mostly). I try to keep him in line but what can you do?
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Not too worried about it, NH. Thanks for the warning, though.
BTW ... welcome to MFF!! It is quiet around here for the most part, but the more the merrier!
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Thanks Crayfish. I believe I'm done over at LCU after reading the last couple of responses over there. It's just not worth the aggravation and I don't think I can respond civilly. It just seems ironic that they accused him of acting "high and mighty" because of having been a writer but they don't see themselves acting the same way?
Anyway, I just want to talk and read about fishing, not daytime soap opera!
Anyway, I wanted to mention to you that I live just a mile away from Comerford Dam and a few miles down the road from Moore Dam so, give me a shout if you plan on being up in the area and I'll see if we could track down some pike and bass!
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Crayfish Thanks for the friendly response at CU. Its amazing that RAZ as second in command wasn't happy either. Seemed overkill when it all resulted because I simply quoted a report from biologists at Lake Superior. It was simply intended to be a discussion point not hoping for hate mail!
I've become more active with MFF and Fishing Lake Champlain Proboards Champlain United predecessor) and happy about it.
Thanks again
Dick
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Overreaction caused you to be booted is not something to be taken lightly and I believe that forum will suffer because of the shortsightedness
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Overreaction caused you to be booted is not something to be taken lightly and I believe that forum will suffer because of the shortsightedness
Mudchuck! Thanks! Glad you and maybe Crayfish and PB might join us at Fishing Lake Champlain Proboards. But I want to keep our residence at Vt. Myfishfinder! For most Vermont fisher people this is the place to be.
Dick
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I checked out the FLCP site you mentioned. Other than your half dozen posts today, nobody's used it for months. Dead fish (and forums) are no fun??? 8)
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I checked out the FLCP site you mentioned. Other than your half dozen posts today, nobody's used it for months. Dead fish (and forums) are no fun??? 8)
sorry that you feel that way? I don't think that Fishing Lake Champlain proboards will be dead forum unless you try to make it that? Its just a good alternative to Big Lake salmon and Lake Trout fishing! Not really a replacement for VtMFF?
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It's not about what I feel, look at the dates on the posts. :)
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::) Yup! Sure is slow right now. BUT, in its heyday Fishing Lake Champlain proboards netted 6,000 threads and 56,000 posts!!
I hope that , as warm water fishing, replaces big lake trolling, Fishing Lake Champlain will attract more threads and posts , that I hope, will
also be posted at Vt myfishfinder. Sure would provide a great team for all of Vermont!
Dick