[Administrator]

First off, as far as this "incident" goes in this thread, I already started above that it was no big deal. So I don't know why you are getting so riled up about this issue.

With that said, rules are rules. I believe every site/forum has a rules page or thread, and they are all different. Which is why it's always encouraged that people read the rules of any given site/forum before joining. That way, they know what's up and can decide if they want to join or not.

We don't have many rules, very few actually. But all that we ask is that people respect the few that we have. If you disagree with our rules, then what else can I say.

Again, I already personally stated above that listing that place was no big deal. I can say the boat club dock too. What is DISCOURAGED, is saying...."oh yeah, that exact grass bank on (insert river name here) in (insert town here) right behind (insert address here)" etc. I'm sure we can all tell the difference between these 2 examples. If you can't, then you may have a problem with your posts being edited by Moderators here when you post something similar to the 2nd example above.

And no, you're not an asswipe. Not until you do what Lurkers and Trolls do. Here are some examples of the 2:

Lurker:
Will browse and "scrape" info from the site and forum, sometimes even using it on their own web site without proper permission or credit. Also will never join the community and offer any info in return.

Troll / Disturber:
Will register, but will only post to cause fights. That's the moment a Troll becomes a "Disturber". Trolls will register, but sometimes not post, only break the rules and use the forums PM system to spam members, and also contact members and ask for specific spots etc etc etc

Not doing these things or anything similar? Then you're AOK, and a respected & appreciated member and addition to this local community.

Unless you were doing things similar to those listed above, then before registering, you were a GUEST or VISITOR, not a "Lurker". "Lurkers", those who do what is listed above, were referred to as "asswipes", not Guests and Visitors. "Lurker" is the word used on forums to describe those who perform those actions that break forum rules. In no way whatsoever are guests and visitors referred to as lurkers or asswipes. If you're not breaking the rules, then you're A O K.

Now that we have that cleared up, I understand your angst, and respect your opinion, and I WELCOME you to express yourself freely on this forum (without breaking the rules of course), but you must understand in the end....."rules are rules", and they are here for a reason. I have been doing this for a long time, and I have dealt with issue more times than I would care to admit. It comes up every so often, somebody doesn't like the rule. Well, we can't please everybody. But as long as we all know what is considered acceptable, and what isn't (examples listed above), then we should all be fine, and there should be no hard feelings or disturbance here on the forum.

Healthy conversation / debate is not only welcomed, but encouraged. But again, rules are rules. And in the end, the rules will hold.