Whos a member of both Forums?

[Northcountryman]

As many of you may know, until like 2 days ago, I hadnt been posting on the forum for a while- for, like 7-8 months, I'd say- which is quite some time.  Been busy as HELL the past number of months, such that I only went fishing 2-3 times this past season,  a trifling amount for me. (My profile pic should provide some indication that I am definitely, much more of a devoted fisherman than a hunter, although I dearly love both!). Anyway, I havent been posting on ANY forums that I'm a member of during that time-not just this one- including several fishing forums and also, other hunting forums, As I recall from when I was last active on here , I remember that many long time members had bailed to the other forum, NY Woods & Water. I did end up joining that forum early last year and checked it out again the other day when I posted on here. To me, theyre both almost identical and I dont really understand why the schism occurred in the first place. Anyone else hold dual membership with both forums? ( Incidentally,I also joined a NJ Hunting forum cuz decided to buy a Jersey license this year since its in such close proximity to me ).

[luberhill]

I think I do but to be honest , I maybe was on the “ other” site like once but never since in over a year I believe 

[Four Seasons]

3 hours ago, Northcountryman said:

As many of you may know, until like 2 days ago, I hadnt been posting on the forum for a while- for, like 7-8 months, I'd say- which is quite some time.  Been busy as HELL the past number of months, such that I only went fishing 2-3 times this past season,  a trifling amount for me. (My profile pic should provide some indication that I am definitely, much more of a devoted fisherman than a hunter, although I dearly love both!). Anyway, I havent been posting on ANY forums that I'm a member of during that time-not just this one- including several fishing forums and also, other hunting forums, As I recall from when I was last active on here , I remember that many long time members had bailed to the other forum, NY Woods & Water. I did end up joining that forum early last year and checked it out again the other day when I posted on here. To me, theyre both almost identical and I dont really understand why the schism occurred in the first place. Anyone else hold dual membership with both forums? ( Incidentally,I also joined a NJ Hunting forum cuz decided to buy a Jersey license this year since its in such close proximity to me ).

I’ve been on this site from the beginning. I see no need to posts the same posts on 2-3 different sites. This site is now the best it’s ever been. Without the need of more then 1-2 mods let alone the need for 5-6-7 mods on other sites. 

[Grouse]

I never had any interest in even looking at that other site, let alone joining it.

[CharlieNY]

I joined this site in 2010 and have enjoyed it ever since. I have both received and given many likes to posts on the forums and I particularly like that the focus is on New York State hunting. I contemplated joining the other site but chose to remain loyal to this one as it has never done me wrong and I have actually made some new friends here. I have browsed the other site and found that many of the members there are former members of this site whose posts I enjoyed and I miss them. I wish they would return here. Regardless I will stay here and I continue to enjoy reading the posts and posting some of my own.

[NYBowhunter]

Come on people, I'm not bashing either site, I have interests in both. To say your loyal or such? This is not family, it's a forum for us to all enjoy the love of hunting, fishing etc...to not join as many forums to discuss your love of this sport is just plain silly!!!! I was probably one of the first members that joined here many moons ago and still enjoy being here but to not join the other site out of allegiance to this site for what is just plain silly. Again, I like both, so I'm not defending one or the other and neither should any of you. I just don't get it, this is entertainment,  not your kids, wife, parents , etc...so the reference to loyalty,  etc...just boggles my mind. Enjoy all you can about this great sport and if it means joining 10 forums, so be it, who cares!!!!!

[mowin]

I'm on both.  Why not?  I like both, but too be honest, even though FS says this sight is the best it's ever been, I have to disagree. Can't say this forum is flourishing with content and new members. 

I often go back to read through old threads on this site. So much info and great advice for past yrs. 

[Northcountryman]

38 minutes ago, NYBowhunter said:

Come on people, I'm not bashing either site, I have interests in both. To say your loyal or such? This is not family, it's a forum for us to all enjoy the love of hunting, fishing etc...to not join as many forums to discuss your love of this sport is just plain silly!!!! I was probably one of the first members that joined here many moons ago and still enjoy being here but to not join the other site out of allegiance to this site for what is just plain silly. Again, I like both, so I'm not defending one or the other and neither should any of you. I just don't get it, this is entertainment,  not your kids, wife, parents , etc...so the reference to loyalty,  etc...just boggles my mind. Enjoy all you can about this great sport and if it means joining 10 forums, so be it, who cares!!!!!

Yeah, I agree. I probably prefer this site a little more because I've been a member much longer here, but other ones nice to jump on occasionally to see what theyre chattin about, too. 

[grampy]

I'm a long time member here. But also a member of NY Woods and Water. I do both because I like both. Most members here are great people. I've made lifelong friends from this forum. As well as from NYW&W. I will continue to be a member here as long as I'm able. I have no ill will towards anyone. Here or there. And hope to contribute to both. I don't see it as a competition between forums at all. Everyone should feel free to do whatever they want. And not degrade one place or the other.

We all have many varied interests, as individuals. That's what makes us all who we are. Sharing those interests with others, should not be limited to one place or another. It's all good!

[Four Seasons]

1 hour ago, mowin said:

I'm on both.  Why not?  I like both, but too be honest, even though FS says this sight is the best it's ever been, I have to disagree. Can't say this forum is flourishing with content and new members. 

I often go back to read through old threads on this site. So much info and great advice for past yrs. 

The folks that stayed here are the folks that live their lives in real time and don’t feel the need to post their daily lives on a website. They also don’t feel the need to bash others. We also don’t miss the pack mentality of those that once lived on this site and now live elsewhere. The same ones that are pretty much the only ones that  now post elsewhere. You say you like to read back?  Read back and show me the last disagreement between any of the members that didn’t leave here?  I will wait.   It’s all good. Many said this site would disappear also but yet here we are. 

[airedale]

For me it has nothing to do with the other site per-se, it is some the members that left here that to be honest I have no use for and do not want to associate with period. All the back biting, sniping cheap shot artists  and trouble making political trolls are gone and I for one am glad of it. I totally agree with Four Seasons, this site has never been better and I enjoy and like the members that stayed.

Numbers do not mean a thing to me, it is all about content and I like this site's content without all the bull!!

Al

[Northcountryman]

10 minutes ago, Four Seasons said:

The folks that stayed here are the folks that live their lives in real time and don’t feel the need to post their daily lives on a website. They also don’t feel the need to bash others. We also don’t miss the pack mentality of those that once lived on this site and now live elsewhere. The same ones that are pretty much the only ones that  now post elsewhere. You say you like to read back?  Read back and show me the last disagreement between any of the members that didn’t leave here?  I will wait.   It’s all good. Many said this site would disappear also but yet here we are. 

 

Yeah, it did get kinda ugly there for awhile immediately before the split, as I recall; I knew that this site would survive, though,  cuz there's so many members. Thing is, it was all over politics, right? Many of the guys that left were complaining about the politics section; some even calling for it be removed.  Why? For me at least, I would suggest an excellent method of removing the political section: Dont effin read it , then  !! And you know what? Theres a political section over there, too , so, whats the diff? 

[Four Seasons]

34 minutes ago, Northcountryman said:

Yeah, it did get kinda ugly there for awhile immediately before the split, as I recall; I knew that this site would survive, though,  cuz there's so many members. Thing is, it was all over politics, right? Many of the guys that left were complaining about the politics section; some even calling for it be removed.  Why? For me at least, I would suggest an excellent method of removing the political section: Dont effin read it , then  !! And you know what? Theres a political section over there, too , so, whats the diff? 

Exactly. The truths were shown when they moved along. It’s all good. This site will still be enjoyed by those that are here and a Quick Look shows that there are not piles of hunters knocking down other sites doors to get in. All the same posters that lived here daily just now live there. So be it…..

[NYBowhunter]

1 hour ago, airedale said:

For me it has nothing to do with the other site per-se, it is some the members that left here that to be honest I have no use for and do not want to associate with period. All the back biting, sniping cheap shot artists  and trouble making political trolls are gone and I for one am glad of it. I totally agree with Four Seasons, this site has never been better and I enjoy and like the members that stayed.

Numbers do not mean a thing to me, it is all about content and I like this site's content without all the bull!!

Al

So just ignore those people, it's very simple. 

[Shoots100]

1 hour ago, Northcountryman said:

Yeah, it did get kinda ugly there for awhile immediately before the split, as I recall; I knew that this site would survive, though,  cuz there's so many members. Thing is, it was all over politics, right? Many of the guys that left were complaining about the politics section; some even calling for it be removed.  Why? For me at least, I would suggest an excellent method of removing the political section: Dont effin read it , then  !! And you know what? Theres a political section over there, too , so, whats the diff? 

The difference is they didn't control this site and now they have a site "they" control.

Been peaceful here ever since that time and I wish them well.

Hopefully in 2024 you'll have more time to get outdoors and not worry about forums.

 

SJC

Edited December 1, 2023 by Shoots100

[wolc123]

I like and use both sites.  This one seemed just a bit anti-Christian at one time, which rubbed me a little bit the wrong way.  They seem to be have softened up on that now, which is good.  
 

The other site was and still is very open to  “Jesus talk”.  I’m not a real good hunter or fisherman myself, so I always do my best to give the credit for my hunting or fishing successes, to Our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.  If anyone has a problem with that, I don’t give a damn.   
 

I’ll never  “block” anyone, because everyone on both sites, has some good stuff to offer.  Sometimes it’s tough to see that clearly at first, like when the NYBH members tried to squash anything crossbow related. 

Now, we have the early antlerless gun season, in my home WMU.  Never has it been easier to secure my families meat supply.  Without NYBH, and their crossbow opposition, that never would have happened. 
 

So you see, in the end it’s all good.  
 

 

 

 

[landtracdeerhunter]

What other forum?  Until the above post, I didn't even know the name of the other. Great bunch of folks on here, that's all that counts.  That means a lot to me.

[mowin]

6 hours ago, Four Seasons said:

The folks that stayed here are the folks that live their lives in real time and don’t feel the need to post their daily lives on a website. They also don’t feel the need to bash others. We also don’t miss the pack mentality of those that once lived on this site and now live elsewhere. The same ones that are pretty much the only ones that  now post elsewhere. You say you like to read back?  Read back and show me the last disagreement between any of the members that didn’t leave here?  I will wait.   It’s all good. Many said this site would disappear also but yet here we are. 

And you always have to be negative, why? 

When going back through this site, I'm not looking for disagreements. I'm looking for information. 

But since you asked about the last disagreement between any of the members still here, you only need to read this post between you and I. 

See didn't take to long.  Not a coincidence, that most negative stuff posted on this forum is from you. 

Edited December 1, 2023 by mowin

[airedale]

5 hours ago, NYBowhunter said:

So just ignore those people, it's very simple. 

Ha what a laugh, tell that to "growalot" and "stormy" among others who came under the incessant wrath of the vigilantes, eventually driving them off the board, this place was an embarrassment. There are rules spelled out on this board, NO Personal Attacks!!! yet they happened all the time with impunity with cheap shots, sniping and name calling constantly along with porn photos and political libtard trolls stirring the pot.

You could not pay me to join that board with the bunch that is over there, it is a good place for them. Like I said I like this board and the members who stayed just fine and will continue to post what I hope are useful outdoor sport tips on her to the end.

Al

[knehrke]

I'm a member of both. It seems IMHO that there's a few members on both sites who's posts are both routine and prolific. Nothing wrong with that - but I think many of the older forums in particular generate a select userbase. And  it does tend to reduce the diversity of opinion, especially if new members can't join. Is that still an issue here? I don't even know.

I don't like bickering, but I appreciate hearing from folks who don't all think like me. Newer forums can be a roll of the dice, but maybe you learn something interesting. I guess there's a place for both. Since I've a fairly private guy, chances are I won't be posting hero pictures or doing more than random chiming in anyway just to confirm I'm not a complete troll or lurker lol.

[Four Seasons]

52 minutes ago, mowin said:

And you always have to be negative, why? 

When going back through this site, I'm not looking for disagreements. I'm looking for information. 

But since you asked about the last disagreement between any of the members still here, you only need to read this post between you and I. 

See didn't take to long.  Not a coincidence, that most negative stuff posted on this forum is from you. 

See this is where you’re wrong. There is nothing to disagree about. What I speak is 100% provable fact.   If the facts make you feel negativity then that once again shows that it’s all coming from you.   And if you were really able to comprehend the statement made you would read that it said… between those that stayed here and did not need to move to any other sites?  Maybe it’s an age thing. 

[genesee_mohican]

I don't know how long I've been on this site, but it's been a long time.

I see no need to change, ( well, I would like to change my user name. It seemed cool at the time but lame now.

 

[mowin]

1 hour ago, Four Seasons said:

See this is where you’re wrong. There is nothing to disagree about. What I speak is 100% provable fact.   If the facts make you feel negativity then that once again shows that it’s all coming from you.   And if you were really able to comprehend the statement made you would read that it said… between those that stayed here and did not need to move to any other sites?  Maybe it’s an age thing. 

And yet again, you proved my point. Attempting to turning your negativity into mine. 

I didn't " move" to another site. I joined another site, but I'm still here, so it fulfilled your requirements of those that haven't left, because, here I am.  

I'll continue to contribute to both sites. Wether you agree with me or not, or like it or not.  

 

[CharlieNY]

1 hour ago, genesee_mohican said:

I don't know how long I've been on this site, but it's been a long time.

I see no need to change, ( well, I would like to change my user name. It seemed cool at the time but lame now.

 

Check your profile. You joined in 2010 which is the same year I joined.

[bugsNbows]

I have never given the other site much thought. A couple of the guys on there were giving me grief (I believe due to the fact that I don’t live in NYS. They seemed to believe that should disqualify me from any input here). I thought they could just KMA.