Another reason NOT to use the "Water Thief"
This was posted at the USFS Windy Hill CG at Roosevelt Lake but I have seen similar postings at a number of USFS CG's through the southwest. If a CG only has a few spigots scattered around, often wit...
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toedtoes wrote:CavemanCharlie wrote:
I disagree with this. I've found that most people if told the rule and politely explained the reason for the rule will be understanding and not only follow the rule but, bend over backward to see that it is followed fairly by everybody.
It seems some of you have no faith in humanity. I'm sorry you feel that way.
It's not a lack of faith in humanity, it's being realistic. Look through this thread. After the OP posted the reason behind a decision, folks are still saying "well, they just mean X, so I'd still do it because I'm not doing X, I'm doing Y" - when in reality, they are still connecting to a spigot against the posted rules. They've just justified it in their minds that it's OK for them to do.
And somehow I don't think most park rangers want campers to "bend over backward to see that it is followed fairly by everybody". I suspect that most rangers would say "put your effort into making sure you follow the rules and let us worry about all the others".
Yes but the retired ranger said the problem is a lack of water, solar pumps may not be able to keep up with demand. Ironically the sign does not mention anything about consumption, however consumption is the root of the problem. While a water thief does make it more convenient to fill tank. I could fill my 80 gallon tank pretty easily with 5 gallon buckets and not break any stated rules. The sign should state consumption is an issue but it does not.
When the powers that be believe the public can't handle the truth there is a problem.
