WHAT IS A FORUM?

[crappiefisherman]

A catholic, a lutheran, and an modot worker went fishin

[Terry Beeson]

Nope.... It was a Fly Fisherman, a MoDot worker, and a two-headed kangaroo...

[Guest flyfishBDS]

There's one good piece of advice to remember when posting to bulletin boards, that what you read often sounds a little different on here than when its spoken.

Over 9 years of posting on various FF forums, Ive seen plenty of fights start for misunderstandings _ the sort of joshing you can get away with with friends in a bar can sound very different in hard print. Given that I'd be very cautious about leaping onto another board making accusations, before talking to the person concerned _ especially when its second hand.

Anyway my main point was to say to River Runner and anyone else like him _ I used to feel like you when I joined up on my first board _ which was the one for the magazine I now write for. Like JW's it had a bunch of writers/guides _ but like here there were a lot of "non-professionals"

I guess there is an ettiquette involved, like joining up with a new club, team or what have you _ walk in telling everyone what you know is an asking for a whooping LOL

Ask questions, offer modest suggestions, good humor and you will soon be part of the "family" just like here.

I have to say there is a tremendous font of knowledge on John's board, with people like Davy, John etc. Ive learned a lot of stuff there and it is excellent on casting. And Ive made some very very good friends on forums over the years.

But I tell you most of the experts I know, are only experts because they realise they are still learning, and everyone's experiences can hel;p you learn.

Cheers

Steve

[Don]

Two-headed kangaroo?

Whew! I thought I lost it again. My friends wouldn't let me talk about the UFO because you all would think I'm, well, you know, nutso . But the kangaroo, I'm glad you know about it Terry because I can talk about it now. Yeah, it was hopping up the south bank of the gauntlet last October. I'm glad I can relieve myself of that one .

Don

[whiteriverinnmoose]

Steve,

Your comments are well stated,well meaning,well written,obviously well intentioned,but I think most importantly well taken and understood by me.Thanks for the solid,enlightening advice.

Moose

[Terry Beeson]

Steve,

You are absolutely right. It is difficult at best to articulate in the written word the emotions that go along with what you are trying to say. That's one reason I use emoticons to give some idea that I'm kidding, serious, or whatever. I also try to re-read what I've typed before posting just to get an idea how it MIGHT sound compared to how I WANT it to sound.

As well, I will read someone else's post twice if I feel my feathers ruffled. I TRY to put a positive spin on it, but sometimes it still doesn't come across that way. However, my reply (I hope) will be as tactful as possible with maybe even a hint of humor to lighten things a bit.

Don,

After a couple cups of coffee with a bit of Irish Creamer and while finishing my - uh - well, let's just say "last" margarita last night, I noticed the two-heaeded kangaroo was in Nixa... being chased by the Taneycomo Squid and three drunk monkeys... Not sure how that came out, but apparently KY3 missed the whole thing...

[crappiefisherman]

I dont think the third monkey was drunk, I think he was just showin off,He did have a nice car though

[RiverRunner]

I just wanted to make it clear that I have no problem at all with JW's forum, I just prefer to post more on this one. I have learned a lot from reading on that forum, and will probably post a little more over there once I get more experience in the sport. I've always gotten excellent answers from people like Davy everytime I ask a question. I just don't want people to think that I am bashing FFAM, because I am not. I just wanted to point out the differences as I see them between FFAM and Ozark Anglers. Both are excellent forums in their own ways

[Guest flyfishBDS]

Thanks RR _ I understood _ just trying to encourage you to join in

Cheers

Steve

[SilverMallard]

I try to spend a few days to a couple of weeks reading them before I start posting anything. It gives you a better insight into the personas of the key players, of the overall group, etc. But sometimes you can still commit "sins" without knowing it.