Plus another one ^^^^^
If i could delete this bullying thread I would. I started it purely because of a couple of nasty, mean-spirited, very aggressive comments from someone who isn't a longboarder and who mainly comes into this room to troll, bully or try to hijack a thread.
Without the context provided by those comments (deleted by admin at the request of a few people, including me) the reason for this thread is not so clear. It was a well-intentioned attempt to stop the particularly nasty stuff that was being said (and which followed other nasty, creepy weird behaviour that had nothing to do with surfing or fun). I naively hoped that enough of a backlash would see either a voluntary change of behaviour or a forced one. But yes, this thread has run its course (and gone off course).
Admin's laid back approach didn't help much in this case, but it's an approach that makes this place so free and easy the rest of the time. I'm taking a short break from posting, only because I don't want to engage in any BS relating to this.
On a happier note – had a great surf in a bay near my place late yesterday – longboarders, SUPers, clubbies on skis, shortboarders and dolphins all having fun. (Maybe the fact that there were a heap of peaks helped with the vibe). Kids, adults, old farts. Lots of smiles and hooting. It was a great reminder of what it's all about.
Peace out. See you soon.