To All Concerned

[webby]

With all the predators/blood hounds etc coming out of the closet on this, I though it was time to explain what really happened.
I was going to wait for the apology in BnB to come out, but this will be more explicative ?? this what will come out in BnB.
1. Due to computer problems over the past few months (finally had mother board and computer rebuilt) and no internet connections as i am on satellite where i live, I gave a written report and a back up disk of my photos to a close friend off this site.
2. He offered to type the report up, plus send the nominated photos off the disc.
3. My first mistake was not checking or proof reading what he had sent.
4. It wasn't until the mag was received in the mail, did I fall over when i saw what he had done.
5. I initially queried him on the photo, he quoted (it looked more impressive then the one i was original sending in).
6. I asked where the photo had come from, he quoted (off some website), i said if anyone identifies it i am in the shit big time. (what can you do when the mag was already on the streets).
7. Ben rang me some weeks later saying he had had a complaint about the photo, saying it came off a website which he gave me and the names of the people concerned.
8. What was said between Ben and Myself is of no concern to anyone.
9. I stated i would write a apology in BnB, directed toward the person who took the original photo, also stating that it was my fault the photo went to print.
10. Have made the apology short, instead of all this which is written here.
11. Doesnt matter even what i've written here, i was still my fault for not checking.
12. BnB had nothing to do with it, and had not idea the photo had been doctored.
13. i will not come forth with the person iniating all this drama, as its between me and him and not for everyone to become blood suckers again.
14. Yes the blood hounds will have fun with this post, but i have broad shoulders.
15. At no time in my 8 years with BnB or presentations at boat show, or the years served on Fisheries Management Committies have i tried to deceive anyone as to my knowledge.
16. I am not a computer wiz and have limited knowledge on the photoshop programs, yes some of my pictures have been touched up by photo shop, but they were done by my daughter.
17. I have also resigned from writing any further articicle for BnB, as even though i was not to blame, my name has still be tainted.
18. Would also like to thanks those on here and elsewhere for sticking by me and awaiting the truth.
I feel there is no more to say on the matter, a close friend is now on the outer, and my name is now mud.
Below is the picture which should have appeared.
regards

[mod5]

Well presented Brian.

Thanks mate.

[Tailortaker]

Well done Mate, but I think that you SHOULD keep writing for BnB. I enjoy your articles. This was a stuff up that was not your fault even if you think it was. Please keep writing.
Cheers TT

[wags on the water]

Webby,

It's a shame that really close friends can find themselves really close enemies because they are just 'trying to help out'.
I have appreciated your articles in bnb and will miss your reports. You have taught me a great deal. Thanks.

Cheers,
Wags

[charleville]

17. I have also resigned from writing any further articicle for BnB, as even though i was not to blame, my name has still be tainted.

Brian;

You are one of the most genuine and generous people who I have met. I would be extremely sorry to see you cease writing for B'n'B.

The truth is that I always turn to your article first when I get my B'n'B delivered and then I turn to Chief's article (which I have told him). After that the rest of the magazine is less interesting - often not even read these days except for any sale advertisements. So much so that I might not re-subscribe if the rest of the content does not get less repetitive and if it does not become more interesting. I ceased subscribing to QFM similarly because every September issue is basically the same as every other September issue and ditto for every other month.

What you have brought to the B'n'B magazine and all of those presentations that you have given is a freshness of information and approach that never seems like it is just someone going through the motions in writing an article every month like some tired old journalist.

That you are so generous with slide packs, GPS points, and lots of other information puts you well above most others in the "trade".

So someone goofed with a picture. So what???!!!! I once thought that I had made a mistake also but then I discovered that I only thought that I had.

You have a big fan club. Please keep writing those articles.


I am not sure about your name being "mud" albeit for a long time, it was synonymous with "Mud".......... Island that is.


You are too good at sharing information in your articles and presentations to let this little issue stop you.


(Please!)


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[Chimo]

Fair enough Brian.

Don't beat yourself up, its easy to get caught out even by "helpful" people and its happened to many of us.

Carry on.

Cheers
Chimo

[whatscracken]

I'm with Charleville on this one mate, your article is the main reason I have a Bush n Beach subscription and always enjoy reading all the expierence and information your openly share. IMO this hasn't tainted your image one bit, if anything its good to see someone so open about something like that. Hope you have a re-think about writing for Bush n Beach.

[ffejsmada]

I'm sorry to say, but I disagree whatscracken.
Webbys credibility has been damaged badly by this, whether it's his fault or not.
You don't get someone to type your article up, full stop.
Some friend I say, thought he was doing no harm but how wrong was he??

I think Webby has no choice at this stage but to stop contributing to BnB and I think he's made the right decision to do so.

Webby himself says his name has been tainted and unfortunately, I tend to agree with him.

Thanks Webby for having the balls to tell your side of the story.

Jeff.

[Apollo]

Fair explanation - no need for anything else. Please reconsider the retirement for the same reasons as the others said.

Steve

[Seahorse]

Whatcracken.
iam with u.
ffejsmada.
your kidding mate.
hey brian, i have known u for long time.
mate i can tell u that there will always be shitload of support for u from here and all people who read ur articles.
i cant believe someone on this site has said that u have made the right decision.
that is aboslutley total buls....t.
i never miss reading ur articles each month.
if u give this away mate, then u will be doing a misjustice to a hell of a lot of people.
think about the majority not the minority mate.
just hope common sense prevails.

cheers brian

greg

[finga]

my name is now mud.
regards

Your name is still Webby to me matey...not mud.

I really don't know what to say...I'm a bit gob smacked about now which is pretty rare.
But for God's sake please keep writing.
Everyone is allowed one mistake in their life.

[fisher28]

gday,sorry to hear about your troubles webby.all i can say is that i was happy with your article on me and thought it was very accurate and good reading.but it is hard to keep everyone happy.all the best and hope everything works out for you.

[straddie]

What? you think a bloody appology makes up for it?

The punishment should fit the crime.

You should have to fish the river to mud with plastics, that'll teach ya!

Honestly if it happened as you explained you should hang in there. At least see what the reaction is to the appology then take it from there after the feedback. I know most people only think of themselves these days but it used to be we aussies gave people a fair go. One stuff up, it's not like you are serial offender like yibbidy yibbada or warney that deserve to be hung out to dry.

[tigermullet]

Shit happens, Webby.

It's not worth resigning and denying followers a good read over a minor cock up. Any reasonable person would see it as such.

No doubting your integrity, that's for sure! Hang in there.

[Chris Ryan]

Hey Brian, I applaud the effort it takes to accept the failures of others as your own. I haven't know you long, nor to the depth as some others but what I know is your words written here ring true.

Don't stop writing; even if it is for us mere fishing mortals here.

Cheers,
Chris