[pct-l] maps/thru-wallets

[Postholer]

> Scott/Postholer has ranted about and demeaned these folks for
> years for.....selling their products at the Kickoff

...and I'll rant some more. The Kick-off folks are selective about who sells 
warez and I'll bet it's a tight circle. My *fellow* low-life carpet baggers 
target their customers when they are at their most enthusiastic. Really, 
what better moment to get your product under a hikers nose than on the 
*first day* of a 2,650 mile hike. Serendipitous? Of course not, strategic 
product placement. But of course, such a concept has never been uttered by 
those that ply their warez at the KO.

Hey, they'll even take you back to REI to return gear so you can purchase 
the 'right' gear from a KO vendor.

> ...with his semi-humorous "Thru-Wallet" children's story.

Semi? SEMI?! Hey, it's damn funny. ( 
http://postholer.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=236 )

> and also providing exceptional map products to hikers, but because
> now maybe he will quit insulting other people since he's joined their
> illustrious ranks.

Misery loves company.....as does mediocrity.

Since I've engaged in questionable behavior, that behavior is no longer 
questionable?

Right. Check. Got it.

> And the implication that hikers are just dumb "Thru-Wallets" who
> get flimflammed by all those MEAN folks selling backpacks, shelters
> and guide books

That was never implied. That's your interpetation and your baggage. The 
'message' is and will continue to be, "Others may take advantage of your raw 
enthusiasm for your upcoming adventure." It's an excellent message and as 
valid as it's always been.

> ...gonna be glad to see that stop too.

Don't get too glad. None of *us* low-life carpet baggers are above reproach. 
Some serious scrutiny from within and without is a *good* thing, no matter 
how uncomfortable it may be.

Wait, never-mind. That sort of thing is bad for business.

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-postholer

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