Where's Gunny?

GotSmart · Jun 1, 2017

There is a reason I have not been on much myself. It helps to ignore certain posters, and be selective in what is read.

I am not a babysitter here, and do not have to put up with those that have more money than brains.

I would much rather watch the OwlCam and see rodents shreaded and stuffed down big open mouths than deal with those with closed minds.

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Ballenxj · Jun 1, 2017

Just my opinion, but people living in vans, travel trailers, and motorhomes have hobbies beyond the scope of just existing in your whatever.
These people want to share their passions with like minded folks, and I say why not? A lot of the problems start with folks that have a chip on their shoulder to begin with, so in kind are overly sensitive about certain subjects. It doesn't have to be that way, and I certainly do not lay the blame on either Hepcat or Gunny for wanting to share.

mayble · Jun 1, 2017

I'm just sayin', if I want to talk birds or politics or gardening, I don't come here to do it. I go to forums specifically geared toward those subjects.
CRVL doesn't have to be their only conduit for social interaction and communication.

Queen · Jun 1, 2017

Using phrases like "too sensitive" or "chip on their shoulder" just translates to "more sensitive than me" and "chooses not to let something slide over and over". It also tries to shut down the poster deemed too sensitive or carrying a chip.

Just my .02 (and this is something need to do more of as well), if you don't want to read someone else's posts, don't, or put them on ignore. If you are frustrated or angry with the forum, take a break and come back when you feel better. Or if you want to leave permanently, simply go, no need for a scorched earth approach.

Now, time to start taking my own advice.

Ballenxj · Jun 1, 2017

mayble said:
I'm just sayin', if I want to talk birds or politics or gardening, I don't come here to do it. I go to forums specifically geared toward those subjects

On the other hand, if you feel a certain connection with a particular group of people, wouldn't those be the ones you want to share with?

mayble · Jun 1, 2017

Not at all. I don't expect anyone here to share any interest other than nomadic life. Personal connections can be pursued outside the forum, after all. I communicate with folks via PM or connect on facebook and elsewhere to share things I don't want to (or shouldn't) share on the forum.
But maybe that's just me.