[pct-l] Let it go; aka hiker bashing; aka rude behavior

[jomike at cot.net]

Hello Wes,

For someone who doesn't even know me, I find your accusations a bit harsh. In addition, you are very critical of me but did not address any of the issues I mentioned.

are we there yet

P.S. My last post on this issue.
  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: Wes Rose 
  To: pct-l at backcountry.net ; JoAnn 
  Sent: Saturday, May 03, 2008 12:24 AM
  Subject: [pct-l] Let it go; aka hiker bashing; aka rude behavior


  Jomike,

   

  After reading your lastest post I find myself asking again, "who elected 

  you as Patron Saint of the PCT-L?"  Perhaps you should take your own 

  medicine before dispensing it to others.

   

  Wes

 Jomike writes:Is the problem not one of you and so many other's posts I've read today feel they know what's best; their way isthe right way; critiquing people via hearsay; assigningnames to people you've yet to meet-are now saying: I've hiked the pct my way, let's start putting pressure on other hikers to do it my way, i.e., not in my back yard. Besides careless, rude, selfish are all value judgments. I do agree with Donna on one thing, it is the INDIVIDUAL's job to deal with an offensive situation, at that time. And, I believe strongly that maintaining and/or sharing of ANY list is highly inappropriate. That is elitism to the hilt. Deal with the person and move on. One last comment, are all of you aware you've had virtually nothing pleasant to say? It is spring, most of you are healthy, happy and are want for nothing (within reason) so why not back off and share something worth you time and energy. There are fire problems that are as "real" as real can get. That deserves, in my opinion, our attention and energy. For heaven sakes let go of all the anti-08 hiker bashing.