I realize folks camp for a variety of reasons. Mine are simply to get out and enjoy the great outdoors spending quality time with my family making some good memories. My tolerance seems to be about gone for people who have outside speakers and feel the need to share their music with the whole camp ground. Or the folks who get drunk & loud after quiet time and just don't care about anyone else. It is turning me into an old grumpy guy. Is this part of gettin older or what? I almost feel it is better to put the camper away in the summer and camp exclusively in the winter. Boondocking might be the solution but our mini van is not much on off road adventures and the spost we have done this are usually trashed so we have to clean up on arrival. Anyone else feel this way or am I just gettin old?

No, it's not just you. I am old and have become less and less tolerant of the 'ME' folks out there, of which there seems to be a growing number. I have not seen a more inconsiderate, selfish, and obnoxious segment of our society in my lifetime. Of course, I live in the Northeast where this phenomenon is prevalent. It is difficult to ignore at times, so I just pack up and leave when it becomes too much.How I long for the days when most folks were courteous, considerate and friendly.

You may be getting older, but it's not just you! :)I feel the same way now in my 60s, as I did back in my 40s, but it seems to be even more prevalent nowadays. There have always been that segment of the population that seem to be oblivious to others around them, it's all about THEM. And this seems to be getting worse, not just in the camping/RV world, but in general. There's a disconnect that many people have, from simple etiquette and common courtesy. One could cite a variety of reasons for the cause of this, but to what point? Unfortunately, I think it will only get worse as our society changes, and that's a real shame.

Does not bother me too much. It is just the younger ones taking their turn and doing what we did at that younger age. I am 69.

I am getting less tolerant of people in general.Shopping cart at our local grocery store with a dirty diaper in it.But, to you post. Luckily for us because we camp mostly in Oregon State campgrounds, the all day loud music and all night drunks are kept under control by the park staff.

OasisBob wrote:Anyone else feel this way or am I just gettin old? Yes, and Yes. :) It IS a matter of manners and etiquette and how you were raised; in many cases. We were raised to respect the privacy of others, and our children have been raised the same way; not only in the home but when in public, campgrounds, etc.

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gbopp
Explorer
Jun 13, 2015
Yesterday I commented on a post about people being rude by taking their time at dump site when others were waiting in line.
I called it the 'all about me syndrome.'

Another member replied that the 'hot heads' who get frustrated while people wash their RV's, etc. and hold up the line also suffer from
the 'all about me syndrome.'

Apparently, if we don't like the actions of others, we either put up with it or leave the CG.

I guess we all want it our way or, want everyone to follow common sense rules.

Others don't see it that way.

Are we all wrong?? Just saying. :)
Jayco-noslide
Explorer
Jun 13, 2015
I'm 72 and have RVed for over 40 years. I'm wondering where and when you mostly camp? We snowbird in winter mostly at state parks and almost never have the problems you are listing but school is in session and it's mostly senior campers. In summer We go to national parks, some state parks, corps of engineers, etc with occasional private campgrounds and still don't see the problems much but there are more families, kids, etc. So, I'm thinking, avoid holiday weekends and RV more in winter if possible. Also, avoid campgrounds around festivals, celebrations, etc. that attract part-time campers and not "real RVers". In 40 years only 3 or 4 really bad situations come to mind. I don't think we are all that tolerant but we do have a couple of noisy fans on at night and don't hear much.
QFamCA
Explorer
Jun 13, 2015
I'm in the younger side of this thread with a family but still have the same annoyance as many of you. I'm quick to corral the kids if they get loud and they are not allowed to be like wild animals if they can disturb someone else's camp. They are to stay in our camps boundaries and control themselves. I expect them to act the same as if we are out home. We play music but at a low level were you should only hear it within our awning area

Now we do have adult weekends camping with friends several times a year were music and drinking occurs but I only go to these when they are boondocking sites that are known for this type of camping. However even at that I'm the old fuddy guy of the group as sometimes I can't tolerate them and leave early!
RayUSMC
Explorer
Jun 13, 2015
I'm not old and I don't like the loud music or rowdies either. So it's not you. It's their rude behavior that's the problem.

There's a number of solutions for dealing with the selfish rocks but the legal one is to contact the office and report them.
Moderator
Moderator
Jun 13, 2015
OasisBob wrote:
Anyone else feel this way or am I just gettin old?

Yes, and Yes. :) It IS a matter of manners and etiquette and how you were raised; in many cases. We were raised to respect the privacy of others, and our children have been raised the same way; not only in the home but when in public, campgrounds, etc.
downtheroad
Explorer
Jun 13, 2015
I am getting less tolerant of people in general.

Shopping cart at our local grocery store with a dirty diaper in it.

But, to you post. Luckily for us because we camp mostly in Oregon State campgrounds, the all day loud music and all night drunks are kept under control by the park staff.
Jack_Diane_Free
Explorer
Jun 13, 2015
Does not bother me too much. It is just the younger ones taking their turn and doing what we did at that younger age. I am 69.
Thom02099
Explorer II
Jun 13, 2015
You may be getting older, but it's not just you! :)

I feel the same way now in my 60s, as I did back in my 40s, but it seems to be even more prevalent nowadays. There have always been that segment of the population that seem to be oblivious to others around them, it's all about THEM. And this seems to be getting worse, not just in the camping/RV world, but in general. There's a disconnect that many people have, from simple etiquette and common courtesy. One could cite a variety of reasons for the cause of this, but to what point? Unfortunately, I think it will only get worse as our society changes, and that's a real shame.
zigzagrv
Explorer
Jun 13, 2015
No, it's not just you. I am old and have become less and less tolerant of the 'ME' folks out there, of which there seems to be a growing number. I have not seen a more inconsiderate, selfish, and obnoxious segment of our society in my lifetime. Of course, I live in the Northeast where this phenomenon is prevalent. It is difficult to ignore at times, so I just pack up and leave when it becomes too much.
How I long for the days when most folks were courteous, considerate and friendly.

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