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Offline Bogmaster

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« on: June 15, 2004, 11:34:07 AM »
I have talked to several people over the last few days,many would like to join and use this forum.There is one major factor that keeps them from doing that,most view this site as a joke exchange first,and a trapping forum second.
 I have also observed ,many members who joined this forum but have switched to others in there everyday use,most never to return.
 So in order for me to continue moderating and sponsoring this forum,we are going to have to make some changes.
 #1-This is a trapping forum,first and foremost.Lets keep the smart aleck comments and constant joking to a minimum.We have way to much trapping experience and knowledgeable members on here ,to turn this into nothing more than Comedy Central.
 #2-I will try and post a topic of the day,to get things rolling.This is in no way the only subject to be entertained,but will be used as a springboard for participation.
 #3-Those wishing for me to enter a certain days topic,please private message me,with your suggeations.I will then plan out new daily topics,and enter them as a new announcement.
 #4-Remember,this is something to get things moving,please feel free to enter your own Questions and Ideas as you always have.
 I know some of you will disagree on what I am doing,but that can't be helped.Something has to be done to get this forum moving in an upward direction.
 Thank you, Tom
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Okay , okay
« Reply #1 on: June 17, 2004, 01:44:11 AM »
Talk about being a stuff swede LOL.   Okay first question how come you always smell like bvr castor?
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« Reply #2 on: June 17, 2004, 05:01:08 AM »
Mr. Bog Sir,   Graybeard is the only serious trapping forum.
 Any others I have seen are just a bunch of kids.   I can find any information I want here.  ' Beard'  is where I like to hang out and I can imagine no other.
                                                               Good work     J. Knife
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« Reply #3 on: June 17, 2004, 04:44:53 PM »
A BIG ATTABOY, good idea Bog I know Ill be back more often now!!!                Jeff
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« Reply #4 on: June 19, 2004, 06:17:31 AM »
WELL I KINDA THINK THAT THE KIDDING AROUND IS WHAT KEEPS ALOT OF US HERE . I'VE NEVER MET WITH A TOTALY SERIOUS TRAPPER YET ,
OR ONE THAT DIDN'T KID AROUND WITH OTHERS ...
LITTLE JOE
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heh heh heh
« Reply #5 on: June 19, 2004, 06:30:22 AM »
Amen  :)  One can be serious and funny too.  ALSO when hasnt anyone  helped a trapper on here..... Im sure   no one has been turned away.
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« Reply #6 on: June 19, 2004, 07:09:53 AM »
Joe,the screwing around went way overboard.It has driven away more people than those that hung around.
 Sorry joe,I signed on to sponsor a trapping forum.If I had wanted to get into a comedy routine,I would have called Don Rickles.
 A bit of good natured fun is fine,but I will not let it get back to the way it was.
 Sorry but my life is centered around trapping.It has always been my hope,that we could turn this site into one of the best Trapping forums on the internet.As I said before,there is way to much knowledge to be shared,to let it come in second place to tom foolery.
 I knew these moves would not be accepted by everyone.But at this point it was either move in another direction,or move on all together.
 If the majoity of the members would like to revert back to the way it was,I will accept that.But I will also move on to other ventures.
 Tom
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  I now also carry --- The WIEBE line of Knives and their new 8 and 12 inch fleshing Knives.

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« Reply #7 on: June 19, 2004, 09:12:29 AM »
Since Tom pays for site it can be run the way he wants it to as he is the BOSS on here.  This is a business for him and  we understand that.  By the way  Don Rickles  must be one of Toms' favorite comedians  as he REMEMBERS him stilll LOL.  Lets see  if the people that come to the forum actually increase and contribute or ask questions or just lurk in the shadows.  Keep us posted Tom.
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« Reply #8 on: June 19, 2004, 11:00:29 AM »
Regardless of the topic limits or lack therof, this is the slow time of the year for many outdoor sites.
This one is no exception.

Of all of the trapping sites out there that I visit, there are only 3 that have any real traffic right now- Trapperman, T4K, and Coyotes R us.

Things will pick up as the convention season comes closer and people get excited about it.
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« Reply #9 on: June 19, 2004, 11:22:34 AM »
All trapping sites,experience a downward turn  during the off season.This is to be expected--but for all intents and purposes ,this site was ready for the morgue.
 If you give people what they are looking for--they will come,regardless of the season.
 There are new trappers looking for answers to their questions,they do not want to sift through a bunch of B.S. to find it.
 The B.S. is going to stop.No sifting will be needed.
 Tom
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  I now also carry --- The WIEBE line of Knives and their new 8 and 12 inch fleshing Knives.

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« Reply #10 on: June 21, 2004, 01:40:12 AM »
Seeing the ammount of posts that came in over the weekend should be a good indication of this board moving in the right direction. I came back from the FTA convention and opened this board up to see a post that was 26 replies long and only a couple that pertained to the posters question. Having talked to Tom at the convention, I knew this was what he was talking about. I'm not above a jab or two, and do like a little joking, but when the joking around takes precidence over a ledgitimate question or topic I think it really takes away from the board. That said......keep up the good work Tom. We'll all find a happy medium I'm sure.
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:>)
« Reply #11 on: June 21, 2004, 01:59:58 AM »
I agree  quack quack Mallard :>)  :-D
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« Reply #12 on: June 21, 2004, 02:11:00 AM »
Just say no to QUACK! :D
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« Reply #13 on: June 21, 2004, 02:58:51 PM »
I say we CAN that waqy quicky dude outta New Mexico...that'd kill 90% of the BS... :grin:  Just kidding!!! Pretty straight up guy...met him this weekend at the Western NTA...ceptin for those white legs of his.. :shock:
later
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So
« Reply #14 on: June 21, 2004, 04:37:57 PM »
Lynx your a leg man huh :-D
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« Reply #15 on: June 22, 2004, 05:59:40 PM »
I just returned from our Montana trip...I guess I missed something :shock:

All I'll add is there seems to be a significant increase in the chat on a number of forums in the past few days...PTA, FTA, WNTA?????...maybe its just getting to be that time of year.

The forum was slow to dead for awhile...so...it seemed that any question relative to trapping was responded to with good advice...most of the joke posts seemed to be directed to sparking discussions...they met with little response also...the question of the day seems like a fine addition but be careful not to fix other things that aren't broken :wink:
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« Reply #16 on: June 22, 2004, 06:17:38 PM »
Just wanted to publicly apologize for any negative contributions I had to this matter, too.
Especially to you, Wacky. I've read your posts for some time now and have nothing but the utmost respect for what you do, your advice to others, your cat set pics, etc.
Was good to have you back, too.
I hope that you didn't take any of my ribbing in a negative manner, either. A sincere thank you to everyone who posts to this sight for all of your tips and advice. I do my best to try out many of your tips whenever I have the opportunity. Its fun to learn new things, too.
Jim-NE
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« Reply #17 on: June 25, 2004, 07:20:12 AM »
The way I look at it wacky has the best , most informative post here , he
has my upmost respect . he jokes around yes , but NO BODY else comes close to his pics. or his advice .  Keep it up wacky I like it !!!!!!
Little Joe
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