Well, here I go ... and I know I'm setting myself up for some crap to get stacked (I'm sure the King of Cheap Shots will take his, particularly since I have called him on his B.S., and I'll get nailed for the longest post crap that gets heaped on Shoenhofer to name just a couple) but, I've got something to say and I'm not shy about speaking out.
To me this website and the forum in particular have the potential to be the best contribution that the KDGA can make to supporting and growing Disc Golf in Kansas and the region. And sometimes it comes close to meeting that potential. Such a forum can provide the means to tackle the tough issues we face as an organization; how can we grow, what can we do to better serve our membership, what are we doing that helps DG in Kansas in general and what are we doing that detracts from the sport or runs people away from the KDGA. It can also provide an in for the newcomer to the sport to get tips and other helpful information as well as encouragement.
Some of these issues have been approached here, with some degree of success but all to often the discussion deteriorates into name calling and finger pointing and then fizzles out. I will admit I have not read all the posts on these matters as it is hard sometimes to wade through the BS to get to the end.
I know that much of what is said is in good natured fun, and sometimes that is evident. Much of the time is not. I'm sure everyone knows that only a handfull of people participate on a regular basis and it might be helpfull to everyone to ask why that is? I know for me in the past time has been a factor, that is not the case right now. But it wasn't just the time to participate in the past it was more a question of why bother to spend the time when it seemed that so much of what I found here just looked like a bunch of guys trying to build up their own little internet street gang, with the goal that the biggest smart arse gets the most respect. I know most of the guys posting (I think) and I know they love the sport as much as I do and are serious about its well being. I know they mean no harm and I am not looking to point fingers.
What I would like to do is start a meaningfull discussion about the purpose and goal of this form and what can we do to see that if fulfills its potential. I especially invite those of you who do not regularly contribute to this forum. And I especially encourage honesty and straight talk. If the B.S. gets to think following my post please take the time to wade through it and find something that sparks your interest and comments.
There it is boys .... do what you will
Jer
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What's this forum really all about?
I don't fit in the boys category, but right on Jerry. I'm tired of the BS too. I can't even ask for help here without a lot of BS following (under winfield/norman discussion). I hope the boys read your post & take it in. But from past experiences with these guys, they won't learn a thing & just give you even more sh*t. Good luck!
Miranda,
The thing is most of these folks don't mean harm .... they just come here to have a good time and shoot the bull like they do on the course. And, as you well know that can get pretty coarse if you are female. The fact is the sport would be helped tremendously with more participation by women. Though not everyone here would agree with that, many others know this is true. And, of course, the deragatory and sexual innuendo that gets thrown your way certainly is not an encouragement to women who might be getting an interest in competing in the sport and checking out this forum to see what's goin on. It would be good if some of the guys here began to take that into consideration before they just fire away the first line that pops in their head when reading a post. That would not only be helpful in dealing with potential women on the forum but would probably eliminate a lot of the misunderstandings that occur. thanks for your input
Jer
The thing is most of these folks don't mean harm .... they just come here to have a good time and shoot the bull like they do on the course. And, as you well know that can get pretty coarse if you are female. The fact is the sport would be helped tremendously with more participation by women. Though not everyone here would agree with that, many others know this is true. And, of course, the deragatory and sexual innuendo that gets thrown your way certainly is not an encouragement to women who might be getting an interest in competing in the sport and checking out this forum to see what's goin on. It would be good if some of the guys here began to take that into consideration before they just fire away the first line that pops in their head when reading a post. That would not only be helpful in dealing with potential women on the forum but would probably eliminate a lot of the misunderstandings that occur. thanks for your input
Jer
Re: What's this forum really all about?
jsher wrote:Well, here I go ... and I know I'm setting myself up for some crap to get stacked (I'm sure the King of Cheap Shots will take his, particularly since I have called him on his B.S.
OMG DUDE!!! Drop it already...... I did!!!