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[Just_chips]

Breamnut,

I don't think that anybody has purposely mislead others on this forum, they have replied with genuine advice to a question believing that they are helping the original poster. Whether the information they have donated is wrong or right is beside the point, they thought they were doing the right thing. It is not up to you to judge them for it. Ultimately it is up to the individual to decide that for themselves what advice best suits them. I tihnk that a little more tolerance should be shown towards people who belive that they can help others. If the info is wrong then say thanks but no thanks.

Wait till you have kids of your own Breamnut and then see how much bad advice you get bombarded with, pick out the good bits toss the crap, it is all you can do.

Is this bad advice?? Disreguard it if it is, won't bother me in the slightest.

Kev

[choppa]

i'm i the only one who thinks that this thread is doing what the initial post has requested not to do,,,,??????

99% of the answers are giving advice/opinions,,,,,,,,,

perhaps i can exlude TOL's,,,,,, i agree ""shirtlifters,,,,,,pillow biters""???????



choppa

[cbruh1]

I disagree with you blokes who say we shouldn't post up stuff like "Good catch" or "well done". If someone posts up pics or story about their day's fishing, why not offer a bit of support or encouragement?

If I was talking to a fellow fisho in the pub, or to my neighbour or a mate who had done well, I would say so to their face.

Why does every post have to be deep and meaningful?

Sometimes I personally enjoy talking sh!t. Just read the crap I posted about the fish hanging off street signs in NQ. It can be a good fun thing to do, and it's a bit different to the working world.

Now has anyone caught any fish lately so I can post up a 'well done' and get my post count up???? So I can sound more authoritative???? Anyone???

There is support and encouragement and then there is just pathetic, Unfortunatly with computers you can't read the emotion behind what is being written, it is pathetic when you see "well done" replies to new posts in the fishing report section, by the same person 1min after the next, like some reports take 5 or so minutes to read, so how can they honestly say "well done" when they couldn't have even read what was been written. If they really enjoyed the read, why not just click the thanks button, its quicker and easier then writing "well done"

[spears]

Ok..its time for a group hug

[Didley]

i'm i the only one who thinks that this thread is doing what the initial post has requested not to do,,,,??????

99% of the answers are giving advice/opinions,,,,,,,,,

perhaps i can exlude TOL's,,,,,, i agree ""shirtlifters,,,,,,pillow biters""???????



choppa

No Choppa, That's maybe where the problem is, he didn't want people to stop giving advice, he wants those who know they don't know what they are talking about not to give advice. It happens. Seem not unreasonable to me

Dids

[Didley]

If they really enjoyed the read, why not just click the thanks button, its quicker and easier then writing "well done"

Exactly the same problem, except maybe a touch worse, then you see some one with lots of thanks given to them and U think they must give a lot of people good advice, I'll listen to them!

[cbruh1]

Exactly the same problem, except maybe a touch worse, then you see some one with lots of thanks given to them and U think they must give a lot of people good advice, I'll listen to them!

Too true, your damned if you do, and your damned if you don't. So it is best if pointless replies and suggestions are kept to themselves and not expressed.

[Didley]

Too true, your damned if you do, and your damned if you don't. So it is best if pointless replies and suggestions are kept to themselves and not expressed.

Yes ,well said.

[Andrew_P]

i love lamp

[the gecko]

I can see where breamnut is coming from, its only some posters with no idea abouth the topic thats a problem. However its a chat room/forum, and being realistic, its never gonna change. Only the names and faces change, but the BS will never stop. If you cant stand the heat, get out of the kitchen......

So I was gonna post some of my jack secrets for noobs and virgins, now should I refrain from posting because of fear of criticsm?

I probably post too much already, can you tell Im bored at work, and have a keyboard in front of me? I'll try to post less from now on.....

So you see the effect criticsm has in stiffling good discussion.....

Theres no easy answer to breamnuts problem, just live with it I reckon.

cheers
Andrew

[dogsbody]

It's no different than if your down the local and get some advice from ya mate. And it turns out to be the wrong advice. That just means you learned a life lesson. No different just because it's on the net.

Just accept your responsibility of taking the advice and learn from it,,then move on.


Dave.

[BR65]

I'll keep it short and sweet, just 2 things:

1/ The colour below your user name doesnt mean didley squat with regards to how proficient you are in fishing, boating or any other activities discussed on this forum.

2/ Its not rocket science to work out the pretenders from the genuine replys in a thread.

[PaulMark]

I've just noticed.... I'm a gold member..:huh: .. how did that happen...:shocked: .. when did that happen..... .....does this mean people believe what I say .....



cheers

No I think its because your OLDboot mind you most of what you say is worth the reading,(suck,suck).
BK just remember theres a lot of people who will have given you advice and help down the years,Breamnut included.The thing with advice is..its usually free,AND you can choose to ignore it.I think if someone is offering opinions thats plainly wrong its up to us to point it out(without being rude)even if just to get them on the right track.Which brings me to,fishing is like driving you don't need to drive a Ferrari to enjoy it likewise you don't need the latest Daiwa,to ENJOY fishing.
Nuff said Paulo

[kronfeld7]

breamnut

i think most people will take on board what they think is good advice and ignore what they think is bad.

to be honest, im definetely a newbie to saltwater fishing having fly fished all my life in nz. i certainly wouldnt post advice on a post on something i knew nothing about as im sure most people wouldnt.

i read as many forums as i can to learn off other people here about how to fish for different species etc or any advice in regards to fishing or boating.

i can understand where you're coming from as i fly fished for 20 years in nz and came across people who had fished for 5 mins and knew it all. you just smile at those people and ignore their "professional advice" but we all share our own experiences here and i think its great that people want to share theirs.

If you want "professional advice" then go to the professionals at fishing tackle shops.

Regards Rosco

[Franco]

May I clarify that I fully support constructive, positive replies that congratulate someone on captures etc. and in my mind at least, don't count these as "spam" - I include these in my idea of "quality posts" as they create a good vibe on the site.

"Everything in moderation" is a firm belief I have in all aspects of life including the types of posts we all put up on this site.

So guys'n'gals lets just get on with what we're here to do;
- talk about fishing
- have a laugh along the way
- learn a few things
- and just have a good time with mates

And to be specific to the original post topic - lets all just try to give reasonable advice (within our knowledge base) to any questions by a member and try to help out. Anyone deliberately giving wrong information should think twice if they want to last on the site. And finally, if that member asking the question is given some misinformation by accident, then lets just accept the advice was given in good will and move on.

I think its beer o'clock now