I intend on living for-ever....so far so good
Oi Gazza, what did I do to deserve that dislike?
You're a silly old galoot who's equipment has shrivelled in pace with your brain.
Only kidding now, I think.
Oi...leave me out of this.
I've got 64 dislikes already
Well I'm still waiting for Mike and Phill to turn up for some corned meat.
I even saved them some from my lunch. If they're not here tomorrow it'll be all down my guts but I have a bit of a dilemma. Curry or fritters for lunch??
I intend on living for-ever....so far so good
Jack if it makes you feel better, most of my dislikes have been from TOL
Tangles KFC
I wouldn't be upset if this forum banned political and religion discussions.
I know at my parents place Dads great mates could occasionally get a bit heated on those two topics. Be a shame to have good blokes argue when they have so much in common otherwise.
I totally agree with this perspective.
The problem is that the politics will be introduced subversively such as by using the excuse of furthering the interest of rec fishers by exploring what this political party or that political party will do for fishers after the next election. If a moderator is the guilty troll in doing this, it looks as if it is approved and endorsed by the forum management.
When I go fishing, it is to get away from the noise of society, not to look for opportunities to become an activist on behalf of the hobby.
Ausfish would benefit from a total blanket ban on any discussion of politics and religion, imho.
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Sad truth of the matter is that politics will affect our past-time (as well as any other outdoor activity) more then any other influence including the weather, environmental and work factors.
It should be discussed but to what extent.
There are a hell of a lot of people who are doing a hell of a lot of work to try and improve our fisheries as well as improving our fishing experience.
It's such a shame politicians don't listen.
I intend on living for-ever....so far so good
BTW, did any of these shopping list promises that are documented on the LNP website make their way into this year's state budget? When I look at the Courier-Mail's summary of the budget, I see nothing mentioned but that may not be the full story.
"LNP Policy Commitments:
$120 million Marine Infrastructure Fund over four years
$50 million for small marine infrastructure such as boat ramps, artificial reefs and pontoons
$30 millon to improve access to Gold Coast Waterways
$40 millon to improve access to Cairns' Trinity Inlet"
Source: http://lnp.org.au/policies/better-in...for-the-future
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Its a free world fellas, you dont have to read threads which has politics or religion if you dont want to,
Tangles KFC
Yeah I agree with that... I can happily ignore stuff as well as anyone. (Like mowing the yard). The reason I think it might be a good idea ti avoid politics is because it is so divisive. Blokes who otherwise would get on well start throwing insults around and the spirit of community is damaged.
I am not fussed either way, but if Steve decided the site was to become politics free then I reckon all would be better off long term. It's just my opinion and I could easily be wrong.
With regard to politics affecting boating and fishing.... yeah but hoping one side or the other are going to be better is often a waste of time.
In any case we all have a lot in common... even if not our politics.
at my own peril, i am adding my 2 bits. i am non-political. i hate them all. they all lie, be it outright or subversive. i have a gst from a government that would never implement a gst and i now have a carbon tax from a government that would never implement a carbon tax.
views on politics are like bums. everyone has one, but they're all different. everyone is entitled to their views and on a forum like ausfish, should be able to express them without fear of ridicule or abuse.
i see no point in sledging here. phill should not be exempt from having a political viewpoint. we are all adults and vote as we see fit. phill plays a big part in making ausfish what it is and works tirelessly on behalf of rec fishos. his m&g organising is second to none and he is a great bloke to have a beer with (or even something pink).
any suggestion that he may "moderate" political threads to push his own barrow, i think, is nothing shy of insulting.
fishing's as simple as 3 P's - patience, perserverance and PLASTIC!