Have these forums "Jumped the Shark"?

[bigdogger]

The forums used to be frequented by posters who had what I considered reasonable opinions on most issues. In the last couple of days there have been threads about constantly barking dogs left in rigs, a guy who whipped it out and urinated in public, and a guy who dumped his black tank into a stream. In the past those actions would have been met with a long chorus of "that behavior is unacceptable". However all three were filled with posters saying those actions were fine and justifiable. To me it sure feels like the monkeys have taken control of the zoo.

[burlmart]

pnichols wrote:
I can find only a very, very few reality shows to watch ... and the ones I do find take way too much work to locate because of all the unreality shows I have to sift through first. 😞

I don't try to watch reality TV anymore since all I can ever think about is there are a few people w/ camerasat work the whole time. Is that very real?

(I shouldn't be sayin' this since LA hosts most of them. "Shoot 'em Jacob!")

[down_home]

Never thought about it. If the thread doesn't interest me I don't read it.

[mowermech]

Fredzo wrote:

Water-Bug wrote:
Six months ago, I started a thread about wearing hats in restaurants. The replies convinced my that what use to common courtesy is long gone. If it isn't illegal, some people feel that it is their right to do it. Legally, they are correct, ethically they are bankrupt.

If I don't keep my cap on, I'll leave it in the restaurant (along with my sunglasses).

Me, too. Except I don't have any sunglasses. I think I left them laying on a table in a restaurant.
But, I'm not sure...

[pnichols]

I can find only a very, very few reality shows to watch ... and the ones I do find take way too much work to locate because of all the unreality shows I have to sift through first. 😞

[Kittykath]

Mr.Beebo wrote:
Personally, I enjoy reading the topics about drunken out of control tent campers in the next site, the guy burning loaded diapers in his fire, the runaway dog and the camphosts from hell. Many times they are funny and entertaining.
I'm involved with many other forums and moderate as few as well. I can tell you that this is one of the more civilized sites I visit.

Kinda like subjecting yourself to watching reality shows. Forces me to remember I haven't had unfortunate situations and lousy neighbors like some people have experienced.

[Mr_Beebo]

Personally, I enjoy reading the topics about drunken out of control tent campers in the next site, the guy burning loaded diapers in his fire, the runaway dog and the camphosts from hell. Many times they are funny and entertaining.
I'm involved with many other forums and moderate as few as well. I can tell you that this is one of the more civilized sites I visit.

[mlts22]

I will second that sentiment. When I'm out camping, I tend to meet people where there is plenty in common, be it music, religion, political leanings, educational level, general intelligence, and politeness.

Contrast that to the city where I've encountered people whom I've tried spending a lot of time trying to find something... anything... in common to talk about, but can't.

[2012Coleman]

The ability to express an opinion that may be different from another is one of the things that make this country (and forum) great. Don't compare it to a zoo.

[sidney]

[pnichols]

camperforlife wrote:
This crappy winter is getting to everyone.

What crappy winter???

None around here. We just got back from a two week RV trip - blue skies and 70+ degree days. 🙂

[camperforlife]

lakeside013104 wrote:
If this was in ATC section, it most likely would have been deleted already.

Lakeside

X2, and the barking dog post would have ended on page 3 and it is now on page 13.

This crappy winter is getting to everyone.

[cKarlGo]

Jim Shoe wrote:
Speaking of "Jumping the Shark" Henry Winkler, the original shark jumper as the Fonz on Happy Days, is now doing TV commercials for One Reverse Mortgage. How the mighty have fallen. 🙂

Maybe he believes in the product and service. Maybe he thinks it's an important message.

Not everyone is 100% money motivated.

[Jim_Shoe]

Speaking of "Jumping the Shark" Henry Winkler, the original shark jumper as the Fonz on Happy Days, is now doing TV commercials for One Reverse Mortgage. How the mighty have fallen. 🙂

[Cloud_Dancer]

Around the Campfire we're talking NASCAR. There's no need to complain, things are looking up.