Re: RC:Cranky posts-Suffering

[Trailrite@aol.com]

In a message dated 3/12/01 3:02:56 AM Pacific Standard Time, tracey@tbt.co.za 
writes:


> >>Has anyone noticed that the last couple of threads have involved 
> VERYcranky replies and flaming has been on the upswing? Don't you think we 
> areall suffering from a lack of riding- friendly- weather?<<
>  


       I really don't feel this is the case.  Most people that write on 
Ridecamp have an opinion either a positive one or a negative one.  Either 
opinion can be useful.  You can learn from both perspectives.  I have noticed 
that if someone writes a negative one that it has been labeled rude, grouchy, 
and/or replied back in the same manner.  The positive ones are replied back 
with a simple comment like Great, I agree, or some other positive reply.  
With the later kind of replies, you can't help but think, Yippee! I made it 
without getting Flamed!
       I feel that readers need to let people have opinions either way.  It's 
all for learning and it makes room for improvement in some way.
       Most (and there is a bunch!) readers never comment because of the fear 
of flaming.  I feel this is sad, and we are missing out on a lot of useful 
information one way or another.
       I wish readers would come out of the closet and join in and others 
would let them have their say without this feeling to "set-them-in-line."  We 
all could learn more by just reading and taking in what you want from it.
       I have riders right here on our ranch that I've asked to comment back 
on something that they have read...they say "Are you Kidding, I don't want to 
write anything on Ridecamp, I'll just stay lurking, Thank You!"  Are we 
missing out because of this?

Tammy Robinson
Trail-Rite Ranch & Products
661/513-9269