375Fox
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- Joined
- Feb 19, 2020
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- Pennsylvania
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- Hunted
- Zambia, Namibia, South Africa, Zimbabwe, Cameroon
I read it as a fair statement if emotion is removed especially in the context of new members that joined to make positive “reports” on this thread. I’ll agree with Mark on the bickering, bashing, and uncalled for comments though. Something has occurred more recently with the discussions on this site. The degree of professional is declining as well as the quality of information as a result.@375Fox
My initial comment was spurred by this post on page #16 (and no other):
Doubleplay said:
“Agreed.
If I read a report of someone who went to Africa first time I take it with a grain of salt regardless who the outfitter is.
Same for the hunter goes to Africa multiple times but sticks with the same outfit.
What's the yardstick?”
For a first time hunter/reporter or a long time member that has posted multiple reports with the same outfitter; how are they supposed to interpret this? And note that there is no mention of “puff pieces” which probably account for less than 5% of the hunt reports on AH (please correct me if I’m wrong). I take it as condescending and, I can’t help but think that Mark took it the same way.
Mark Biggerstaff (one of the most respected members on this site) posted on page #18:
“Well, I assume from the comments that after 6 trips with the same outfitter, although at multiple camps ranging from Northwest, Limpopo and Kalahari my opinions don't matter.
Thats fine. I need a beak from AH anyways.
I don't know what has happened but this site has gone down hill in the last 3-4 months where it's not even pleasurable to log in and read threads.
There is to much bickering, bashing and uncalled for comments to me.
This will be my last post for awhile while I take a break from all this”.