Anonymous Advice

[Saltheart]

I agree with Mike P. we used to jump on the misinformation. Then there was so much of it by so many different people and it very often ends up in a war. Add that to us mellowing out a lot and now , a lot gets by.

The newbies giving mis info is a two part problem. Some newbies think they know it all after one trip to the shore with their father. That type is a pain in the Butt and most eventually get kicked out of serious fishing sites like this and end up experts within a small group of other newby heavy sites. Patrick was a big hero on one site despite knowing little because everyone else there knew absolutely nothing!

Some think that they might actaully know something unique and are honestly trying to be helpful to other total beginners. . Once they realize there are people around with 30 , 40 , 50 years under their belt , I think they tend to read more and post misinformation less and eventually become good contributors.

Anyway , user beware!! Don't ever risk life and limb on internet info.

[Slingah]

I thought the fake name was the way to go...never crossed my mind to use my real name on the interblab...Slingah is because all I used to do was sling eels...didnt see anyone else with the name so I used it.
Its weird when someone calls me Slingah...dont really like it. My real name is Matt......but JohnR you can call me Don

[Skitterpop]

[Steve K]

[QUOTE=Saltheart]I Patrick was a big hero on one site despite knowing little because everyone else there knew absolutely nothing!

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He was my favorite. Tuna fishing from the banks of the canal and his walking the dog technique were two of my favorite topics.

[Mike P]

[QUOTE=Steve K]

Originally Posted by Saltheart

I Patrick was a big hero on one site despite knowing little because everyone else there knew absolutely nothing!

QUOTE]

He was my favorite. Tuna fishing from the banks of the canal and his walking the dog technique were two of my favorite topics.

He just had a brief but spectacular comeback stint over on SOL. He went down in flames again, and I'm really not sure why

[Backbeach Jake]

I think you'd be surprised at how many of the old school living legends lurk the forums. Some say that they learn a thing or two new. Some say that they can pick out the young-uns no prob. All those who sit and listen do so in anonyminity because they don't want to get "lectured" by someone who A: they don't know and B: someone who's full of it. I'm grateful to those who have joined us and who have given their knowledge. Just remember that when someone says something and you don't agree, there's a couple of reasons that you don't agree. You may be thinking in absolutes, and there are NONE in the surf. And you may NOT have experienced the total truth of that subject. What ever it is,it is in most bad form to shout LIAR at another man. It insults him to the core and disgusts those listening in. And that is where I see most Flame Wars coming from. Just some things to think about..

[Skitterpop]

Originally Posted by Backbeach Jake

I think you'd be surprised at how many of the old school living legends lurk the forums. Some say that they learn a thing or two new. Some say that they can pick out the young-uns no prob. All those who sit and listen do so in anonyminity because they don't want to get "lectured" by someone who A: they don't know and B: someone who's full of it. I'm grateful to those who have joined us and who have given their knowledge. Just remember that when someone says something and you don't agree, there's a couple of reasons that you don't agree. You may be thinking in absolutes, and there are NONE in the surf. And you may NOT have experienced the total truth of that subject. What ever it is,it is in most bad form to shout LIAR at another man. It insults him to the core and disgusts those listening in. And that is where I see most Flame Wars coming from. Just some things to think about..

Thats it man I will slap you with a herring and challenge you to a plug swimming trading duel

[Backbeach Jake]

Originally Posted by Indanite

Thats it man I will slap you with a herring and challenge you to a plug swimming trading duel

Curiously, I think I'd like that

[seabass]

Credibility and fishing? For every piece of advice given, there are thousands of unknowns and exceptions, there are variables and countless opinions.very rarely are all the facts known and the personality of the question truly understood.It is the users descretion that will accomplish sucsess and gain knowledge.It is time on the water or in the surf that will gain expierience and skill.Real names and "hiding"behind user names? This is ludicrous.Would you know who I was if my call sign was BobC anymore than now, I doubt it.I feel that information obtained through forums is soley at the descretion of the person taking it. I also feel that people have the right to debate and voice their opinion on any topic, and people have the right to disagree with that opinion. To become angered and threating is both unintelligable and immature.Unless you post with your picture and full name and adress are not you also maintaining a degree of anonimity? I've only been striper fishing for 8 years, I've learned a great deal from both the good info and bad info on this site and publications, I thank both greatly.I try only to give good info, but also realize the road to hell is paved with good intentions.