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Old 09-23-2011, 07:39 AM   #29
Woodsong
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RE: Is TF still a boating forum?

I am involved in some other boating forums, some very actively and some for a very long time. One in particular has been going down the tubes in a big way over the last 4-6 weeks. sad to watch it and that forum literally just about HAS ceased to be much of a boating forum. OTDE does act as a pressure release valve and if it was not there, I agree with Baker that it would most likely spill over into all topics to the detriment of the forums. The good thing about OTDE is that you never have to go in there and by not going in there you can read boating advice from people that you might otherwise decide are morally corrupt due to their political or social leanings. Ignorance is sometimes bliss.
TF remains the best resource out there on the web for trawler and cruising needs. Plus, Baker gave me a big gold sheriff badge!

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