I often wonder if these heated arguements do not intimidate potential contributers i.e members.There are alot of people out there new to the amount of information that is avalable here on some of these boards.They have not had the chance to see what you all think about fishing line or god forbid the old hook argument.The simple things we take for granted.hell they have not even figured out wht a z-lip is and that can be a fun lesson!

I know this was the first bb that I ever participated on and was very timid at first.[Bleeeeep!] back then it was gooose fish jesus and auntyM that would put you in your place if you got out of line Remember those days Erik

Anyways I wonder if these off topic brow beatings should not be kept in a seperate boxing ring where a new poster can choose to go the [Bleeeeep!] beat out of him after he has cut his teeth asking what some of you consider stupid questions.

I just remember first finding this bb and how exited I was to be able to interact with people that love to fish as much as me.I remember being afraid of looking stupid or pissing somebody off.I don't think that with the present climate I would of joined.I am not saying that these arguements are good or bad,just not what people are looking for when they come looking.