Harry,
As someone who was not on the list (but should have been) I would like to
say everyone's (including yourself) new kinder and gentler persona's makes
rec.boats a pleasure to read. This might result in some new boaters to join
rec.boats and actually discuss boating.

The problem with our old ways is we chased away anyone who actually wanted
to discuss boats.




"Harry Krause" wrote in message
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Gene Kearns wrote:
On Mon, 19 Dec 2005 20:50:29 -0600, Skipper wrote:

There was a time when this NG was a great source of boating information.
Plug just about any inquiry into Deja/Google and you'd find great
information from this group. Not anymore. Today...400 posts of
garbage...and from 'contributors' who have very little practical
knowledge of boats AND boating. The knowledgeable sources have gone to
saner climes.

Just look at the posts from the NG's most prolific offenders; Harry
Krause, Doug Kanter, Bert Robbins, Alt_man2, JimH, JohnH, P. Fitz, or
Gene Kearns. Research the archives for ANY relevant subject...these
folks are totally void of useful boating information in the archives.
You will not see this current crop of know nothings being the source for
anything useful.

Gosh, Skipper.... straighten us all out by posting a picture of one of
you alleged boats or some recent boating experiences, ok?

Looks like you'd jump at the chance to show all of us uninitiated the
subtle nuances of the HIGHLY MODIFIED 2252 BAYLINER.

No? Why are you not able?


Just want you to know, Gene, that I am damned proud to be on Skipper's
"Most Prolific Offender" list with the likes of you.