laceys lane said...
i believe the decline in the sup room started when doggie and legion got in there.


probably just a coincident thou.



probably bound to happen anyway

The decline in the SUP forum has probably more to do with a few of the prolific posters treating newcomers like kook wannabes. Often the newcomer will then say W.T.F. and spam the place. Gotta admit I have even done the same myself.

If you think the forum rules are cool you should see the speil you get when the moderators ban you temporarily. They have a bloody good sense of humour!

Oh, due to past episodes of bullying on this site, I am not even going to bother reading the responses to my post. Bye all.

surfershaneA said...The decline in the SUP forum has probably more to do with a few of the prolific posters treating newcomers like kook wannabes.

I treated a few of the prolific posters like kook wannabes. But I got banned for my troubles .

I'm yet to meet a good SUPer. I'm sure they exist. I've seen some vague evidence when I used to read that forum but none in the flesh. Just numerous examples to the contrary in real life.

Because they are? There are a lot of people on there who are new to the surf and think they know what they're talking about because they've been SUPing for a few years, more than newcomers to that sport. But they have no background in the waves themselves. In surfing, when I grew up you spent years learning the hard yards and slowly worked your way up the ladder gaining skill and experience until you earned a spot in the rotation. Nowadays all you need is a couple of grand and a paddle. Thankfully, most surf craft preclude the rider putting themselves and others in too much danger. Unfortunately, SUPers are very different due to their particular characteristics.

No problem with some, big problems with others. In general, those with a longtime surfing background are no problem it seems. But the overwhelming majority have no background.

Guys like dogman, greenroom, a whole bunch of others who I forget since I rarely go there, no problem.

Legion said...


No problem with some, big problems with others. In general, those with a longtime surfing background are no problem it seems. But the overwhelming majority have no background.

Guys like dogman, greenroom, a whole bunch of others who I forget since I rarely go there, no problem.

Good luck with your crusade.

Heres some shining armour which will no doubt help.

If there were no bullies, no trolls, no Doggies and Legions which I have maintained for many years are really 1 single person code name DogLeg Seabreeze would be that boring I would come back far less.

It's adversity that keeps things interesting, and entertainment.........

CMC said...
... I have maintained for many years are really 1 single person code name DogLeg ...

It's a brilliant deception, and you're one of the only ones to see through us/me.

doggie said...

Legion said...

CMC said...
... I have maintained for many years are really 1 single person code name DogLeg ...

It's a brilliant deception, and you're one of the only ones to see through us/me.

Its over now!! Gotta stop talking to myself

Back in your bubble tent Emo kid

dear mrs legion. i feel it is my duty to inform you that if you look at the top of the page it says 'LONGBOARD'.

if you insist on arguing about sups in the longboard forum, at least have the decency to use this forums code word which is 666.

thankyou


must be hell- nowhere it preach to the heathens

laceys lane said...
must be hell- nowhere it preach to the heathens

I have been known to preach in the water, too. I dream of the day I come across hilly or greenroom and can have a rational, friendly discussion. Until then, no doubt I'll continue to encounter imbeciles.

Legion said...

laceys lane said...
must be hell- nowhere it preach to the heathens

I have been known to preach in the water, too. I dream of the day I come across hilly or greenroom and can have a rational, friendly discussion. Until then, no doubt I'll continue to encounter imbeciles.

we can only hope you do- you deserve it

Not raw beginners. Just kooks. At a well-known place that's a big, wide open reef zone. There's plenty of scope to paddle out and not get wet, even for kooks. I can paddle out (with lots of luck) on an 8' day and not get hammered. Other times I can get washed through the inside on a 4-6' day. The days with trouble were 3-4' and under, no problem for a kook. Lots of deep water around for safety, come steaming in when you think you've got it. Someone else in position? No problem, you've already bagsed this one from 100m away. Someone else already up 20m inside you? Too late, no way to stop your momentum. Not used to the feel of a wave? No problem, just fall off backwards or drift sideways up the face then dive off the back and let the board go sideways over the falls. People sitting in exactly the takeoff spot patiently waiting their turn? Nup, seen a wave so paddle madly inside the crew from 20m further out and 20m further on the shoulder until you're just inside. First to see it deserves it, right? Etc.

A big part of the problem was it was wind crew who've found a new craze. Something to do before the breeze comes in. No awareness of waves or surf zone at all.

I got in an almost fight. It was ugly and sucked.

As soon as it is over 4', the crowd magically thins. Particularly over 6'.

Did you read the topic ,this place is for fun - not for Doggies what happen to I won't be back

62mac said...

weiry said...
what happen to I won't be back

Deep down he really likes me

Is this the new 'shark' topic of the Beer Garden? And to think 'bullying' was confined to my generation... Alrighty, it's time to drop the topic! Weekends here! Grab a beer and surf!

I reckon paddle supping is fun but why would you bother when there is waves? Surf a lb if under waist high and a shorty if over. Problem solvered.