Page 4 of 9 FirstFirst ... 23456 ... LastLast
Results 31 to 40 of 88
  1. #31
    Senior Member Just Jeff's Avatar
    Join Date
    Oct 2006
    Location
    Charlottesville, VA
    Hammock
    Blackbird
    Tarp
    MacCat Standard
    Insulation
    Winter Yeti, MWUQ4
    Suspension
    Whoopie Slings
    Posts
    7,924
    Images
    32
    Historical posts about hammocks are fine...it's the posts that generate political discussion that don't belong.
    “Republics are created by the virtue, public spirit, and intelligence of the citizens. They fall when the wise are banished from the public councils because they dare to be honest, and the profligate are rewarded because they flatter the people, in order to betray them.” ~Judge Joseph Story

    - My site: http://www.tothewoods.net/
    - Designer, Jeff's Gear Hammock / Pack Cover by JRB

    IMPOSSIBLE JUST TAKES LONGER

  2. #32
    New Member Outer Island's Avatar
    Join Date
    Sep 2008
    Location
    Jax Fl
    Hammock
    DIY Hennessey Style
    Tarp
    Mosquito Diamond
    Insulation
    30d Bag
    Suspension
    Rings
    Posts
    39
    I couldn't disagree more.
    Luke 22:36: " If thou hast no sword, sell thy cloak and buy one."

  3. #33
    MacEntyre's Avatar
    Join Date
    Sep 2007
    Location
    Trouble Ranch on Troublesome Creek, NC
    Hammock
    Molly Mac Gear
    Posts
    7,617
    Images
    6
    Quote Originally Posted by Outer Island View Post
    I couldn't disagree more.
    Please don't leave because of that.

    We are all visitors here. We must respect the hosts.

    [Now and then, we can kid them, but it has to be funny!]
    - MacEntyre
    "We must, indeed, all hang together or, most assuredly, we shall all hang separately." - Ben Franklin
    www.MollyMacGear.com

  4. #34
    canoebie's Avatar
    Join Date
    Mar 2008
    Location
    Edwardsburg, MI
    Hammock
    Blackbird XL
    Tarp
    UGQ Winter Dream
    Insulation
    HG UQ and TQ
    Suspension
    straps and buckles
    Posts
    2,823
    We have been hearing a lot in our national political discourse recently about finding "common threads." As one who has been involved professionally in mediation training I know how important this is to successful problem solving in marriages, organizations and institutions. HF is no exception.

    I know because of my particular perspective on a lot of things that are discussed here outside of hammocks that I am in a minority on a lot of issues. I don't want those issues to interfere with my ability to learn, discuss, and engage other members in dialog that will result in my skill enhancement when it comes to all things hammocks. The common thread is hammocks.

    That common thread does not negate in any way the positions, feelings, perspectives of anyone on the forum. There is the win. By focusing on our common thread, we respectfully learn from and support one another.

    Thanks mods, this position is very helpful to my feeling a part of the forum community.
    “Isn't it enough to see that a garden is beautiful without having to believe that there are fairies at the bottom of it too?”
    ― Douglas Adams, The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy

  5. #35
    Senior Member Redoleary's Avatar
    Join Date
    Feb 2009
    Location
    Pennfield Twp, MI
    Hammock
    DIY gathered end
    Tarp
    Hinterland gear
    Insulation
    down bag
    Suspension
    strap & E.T.'s
    Posts
    3,910
    Images
    70
    Good call Just Jeff.
    If this were "What's your opinion on Politics, the Military and Religion? Forums.net" then maybe I could see allowing it. But as Canoebie put it Hammocks are the common thread here and that should be maintained. There are, in fact, other venues for expressing opinions on those subjects, wherein it would likely be viewed just as off topic or inappropriate to discuss hammocking.
    Thanks for the preemptive strike and for such a fine Forum.
    Good luck,
    RED

    My Youtube Channel

    Deep peace of the running wave to you.
    Deep peace of the flowing air to you.
    Deep peace of the quiet earth to you.
    Deep peace of the shining stars to you.
    Deep peace without end to you.
    adapted from - ancient gaelic runes

  6. #36
    Senior Member
    Join Date
    Mar 2009
    Location
    MI
    Hammock
    WBBB DL 1.1
    Tarp
    Ogee
    Insulation
    Jerry Chair
    Suspension
    whoopie
    Posts
    321
    Quote Originally Posted by rip waverly View Post
    i come here for the relaxed learned community. politics is not relaxing. the hammock is.
    THANKS JJ
    Quote Originally Posted by canoebie View Post
    Thanks mods, this position is very helpful to my feeling a part of the forum community.

    +1

    I think this is a great decision.

  7. #37
    Senior Member
    Join Date
    Jun 2009
    Location
    Woodstock New York
    Hammock
    Claytor no net, hammock sock
    Tarp
    Winter Dream
    Insulation
    Speer Pea Pod
    Posts
    251
    Quote Originally Posted by Just Jeff View Post
    Historical posts about hammocks are fine...it's the posts that generate political discussion that don't belong.
    That is a wise decision.

  8. #38
    Senior Member Bearpaw's Avatar
    Join Date
    Jul 2008
    Location
    Ooltewah, TN
    Hammock
    BIAS Camper
    Tarp
    WB Edge
    Insulation
    WB Yeti/HH Incubat
    Suspension
    UCRs
    Posts
    430
    Images
    17
    I hate this decision. That's my freedom of speech.

    I still respect the folks that run the site and I'll abide by their decision. That's the self-restraint that makes freedom something worth having.

  9. #39
    Senior Member Tjalling's Avatar
    Join Date
    Oct 2009
    Location
    Haarlem, The Netherlands
    Hammock
    WBBB1.7 dbl,
    Tarp
    OES DL
    Insulation
    Crowsnest/Burrow
    Suspension
    Whoopies
    Posts
    119
    Images
    13
    Jeff I totally agree and I hope this is not considered political statement.

    Tjalling

  10. #40
    Senior Member
    Join Date
    Sep 2010
    Location
    Left Coast
    Hammock
    WBBB XLC 1.1 dbl/ Traveler 1.1 dbl
    Tarp
    Toxaway & Bullfrog
    Insulation
    Incubator & Burrow
    Suspension
    Adjustable Webbing
    Posts
    2,248
    Quote Originally Posted by Bearpaw View Post
    I hate this decision. That's my freedom of speech.
    Hoo boy do I have a great answer for your 1st Ammendment POV...but it would definately be political. Cause a bunch of heat and no light too.

  • + New Posts
  • Page 4 of 9 FirstFirst ... 23456 ... LastLast

    Similar Threads

    1. New Posts vs. Today's Posts - What's the difference
      By lmoseley7 in forum Feedback, Suggestions, and Site Questions
      Replies: 16
      Last Post: 03-17-2014, 23:58
    2. Military Hammock
      By ricecg in forum General Hammock Talk
      Replies: 6
      Last Post: 08-03-2011, 07:27
    3. Suggestion: "New Posts" doesn't show Members only forums...
      By JohnSawyer in forum Feedback, Suggestions, and Site Questions
      Replies: 2
      Last Post: 08-16-2010, 20:16

    Tags for this Thread

    Bookmarks

    Posting Permissions

    • You may not post new threads
    • You may not post replies
    • You may not post attachments
    • You may not edit your posts
    •