09 gov buck?????

[bearpaw]

IMO - It seems like sitting at the computer people are not personable in the same way they are around the camp fire. If about 25% of the guys making the nasty comments on here were sitting at my campfire making the same comments, I would just tell them to leave. But I think people in general just aren't as sincere or as personable when sitting at the computer.

It's too bad, becuase it gives other people who read their words the wrong impression (hopefully that's why they seem so blunt and disrespectful).

Just trying to rationalize why there are some comments put in the context we see. 

[poohdog]

Thats a great deer no matter what in my eyes congrats to the hunter.

[bucklucky]

Yada, yada, yada, yada 

Great buck, congrats to the hunter  This thing really did hit 20 plus pages  I dont think it has passed up Dmans bobcat post though 

[boneaddict]

You're right Pathfinder.  Just look at Wea300's hunt.  That was one of my all time favorite threads on here when he had the raffle tag. 

[huntnphool]

No kidding, and to top it off with that soup pic was a classic

[Special T]

I think that we see, or react to the differences more.... I've notices that when I've strongly disagreed with posts, at some point I see where the person I disagree with and myself  aren't really disagreeing that much.... We disagree on about 10% strongly and mostly agree on the rest... 

[Craig]

Did someone from here go and post a topic on MM about this buck?  Talking about this buck is not worthy of the Gov Tag. What a *censored*.

[WDFW-SUX]

I didnt do it..

[jackelope]

http://hunting-washington.com/smf/index.php?action=profile;u=1046

huntingaddictwa21 was banned from this site a while back.

wonder why....

 

[boneaddict]

and you guys thought I was an a$$. LOL

[Dipsnort]

I have been criticized for stating my opinion that too much testosterone exists on this site.  This thread is a typical example of why I have that opinion.

I have been a hunter for 20 years and have gone through my share of struggles trying to figure out how to find and kill a legal buck and then how to consistently kill a legal buck each year and then how to kill a mature buck each year (something that still eludes me more often than not).  I think my motivation for being a part of this site is similar to most: 1) to learn, 2) to share comaraderie with fellow hunters, and 3) to do a little bragging when I bag something.  I guess when I do a little bragging I am doing so because I feel good about a personal accomplishment and I hope to see a little positive feedback.  No feedback is fine too.  But what I find disturbing is that some people actually take time out of their day to provide negative feedback to people who take an animal that doesn't measure up to their personal standard in terms of antler size.  Every time I see those kind of comments I realize that there is yet another person in the world who is still too immature to have grown up and realized that life is not about trying to "one up" the rest of the world.  For crying out loud, don't be a fricken jerk to people in order to elevate your status in the pecking order!  All that does is make other people realize what an insecure jerk you are.

Sure, it's a neat experience to bag a large-antlered buck and it's great to preserve the rack in some form in order to relive the hunt from time to time.  But is it really all about the size of the rack?

"Great buck!" (That would be a very nice comment and it speaks well of a person to make such a comment).

"That's a dink."  "I can't believe you wasted your money for that."  "You should have held out for something bigger." (Only an insecure dolt would make these kinds of comments.  Seriously).

[actionshooter]

good post, well said Dipsnort!

[quadrafire]

Thats a great post Dipsnort. I would brag if I killed something my kids don't rib me about. But I do like to see those who are successful, and hear the stories of those that eat tag soup. I think the point is to be out enjoying nature, friends, family etc. I am on this site alot, just because I can't be out. I just don't have much to add. I have alot of hunting memories especially as a kid when I went more. and reading others reminds me of those good/great times. Stirs up the mental pot if you will. Thats what I get the most of about this site.

PS. Sometimes a good argument doesn't hurt the entertainment value either

[Yak-NDN]

and you guys thought I was an a$$. LOL

Who said you were not?  LOL

[longstevo]

Amen, Dipsnort.

I'm still trying to figure out what Craig was talking about...?