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RiverDave

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Before I even start, let me tell you that I'm following intently and love most, don't like some, but whatever..

What I can tell you is one of my resolutions for 2025 is to try and get rdp back to a boating & custom website. We literally have a section for politics, so can we keep it in there? If the regulars in there are too big of bullies or just out of control I'll get rid of them and we can just make it the normal politics section.. but we have a section for several reasons..

1. to make it easy to find and learn what's going on in the world.
2. so when I open the lounge we can read about what is going on in peoples lives and on trips etc..

Can we make rdp great again? or do I need to get a DOrdpE going here.. LOL.

RD
 
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… Due to the uniqueness of the current world political situation… I think a small bit of politics in the lounge might be OK… Perhaps just the headlines of the political news but the details could be referred over to the political section…🤷🏽‍♀️… there are probably quite a few members that never look in the political section because we are expecting a whole bunch of political arguments…🤷🏽‍♀️
 

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I’ve decided that I no longer care what’s going on in the world, you could delete the whole political thing together and it wouldn’t bother me one bit. 😂 if I’m lucky I got 20 good years left, but that’s not a sure thing so I’m not wasting time on shit I can’t control like political stuff.
 

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I don't go to the politics forums on RDP. It it causing you issues I would just get rid of it.

I've been a member on a Hunting and Firearm forum since 2007, use to be a great site with a lot of like minded folks. The Political forum has gotten so bad that I feel it has almost ruined the whole site. I rarely post in the political section there but it has really soured my view on a lot of people people I have known for close to 20 years. I use to love catching up with at the National Hunting shows. The TDS there is out of control.

Went to one of the main international shows last week in Nashville. Met up with 2 people on the site. Use to chat with 20+.
 

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I don't go to the politics forums on RDP. It it causing you issues I would just get rid of it.

I've been a member on a Hunting and Firearm forum since 2007, use to be a great site with a lot of like minded folks. The Political forum has gotten so bad that I feel it has almost ruined the whole site. I rarely post in the political section there but it has really soured my view on a lot of people people I have known for close to 20 years. I use to love catching up with at the National Hunting shows. The TDS there is out of control.

Went to one of the main international shows last week in Nashville. Met up with 2 people on the site. Use to chat with 20+.
Hunters with TDS? That’s new to me
 

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I’m on a MMA forum that has a political section that’s out of bounds. The stuff people say and do is ridiculous. But they don’t let it spill over into other sections. If I want politics I search for that specifically.

I come here for the boat/off-road content, stories and the wealth of knowledge that goes with that. I also enjoy the trip threads and the I love California one! I actually enjoy the California hate threads as much as the ones that support it. Ive posted what could be considered a political post but to me they were more comedy than political.

At the end of the day I come here to relax talk a little shit and enjoy the boats, cars, utv and miscellaneous stuff that makes this place entertaining.

if the political section disappears I wouldn’t notice.
 
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I’ve decided that I no longer care what’s going on in the world, you could delete the whole political thing together and it wouldn’t bother me one bit. 😂 if I’m lucky I got 20 good years left, but that’s not a sure thing so I’m not wasting time on shit I can’t control like political stuff.
100% agreed, when buddies want to discuss this stuff anymore to no end they usually leave me alone when I respond "I'm rich and don't have time to be bothered with such things" regardless of how much $$ I have i've taken on that mindset, hahahaha
 

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here's $0.02-

I enjoy the stock market threads, because i'm into it and like to hear other perspectives (and of course how much C-Ya is making😆)

Need more of-

Boating trips/pics
Boating repair/restore
Boating stuff for sale
Anything going on in Parker/Havasu.
 
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I wish you’d have the political section pop up again when searching new posts.
As said. If you don’t want to read it don’t open it. 🤷
Right?? So simple......and yet so hard for a some not to. Maybe the porn addiction hot line can help them? Haha
 

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It's everywhere and you will never rid the site of it IMO no matter how hard you try.

I read it - Comment sometimes.

Some stuff is over the top at times but it is what it is and makes for good entertainment.

Some of the meme groups I'm in on Facebook have turned into nothing but politics which is insane, but I did get pretty drunk on Sunday and fanned the flames.

People having differing opinions is fine. What I can't stand is when people are so dense that they can't have a somewhat open discussion. Not expecting to change anyones opinion but that is what is wrong with America and our political climate today. Used to folks could agree to disagree and move on with their lives. Now if you disagree you are racist, homophobic, etc......

It has become emotional politics, when everyone needs to get back to voting with their wallet.

MAGA!
 

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I’m not trying to rid the site of it.. quite the contrary I enjoy the hell out of reading it! That said it should be in the appropriate section for it..

As far as having it show up with new posts.. it was setup that way because an overwhelming majority of members wanted it that way.. lol.
 

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I’m not trying to rid the site of it.. quite the contrary I enjoy the hell out of reading it! That said it should be in the appropriate section for it..

As far as having it show up with new posts.. it was setup that way because an overwhelming majority of members wanted it that way.. lol.
Overwhelming? Maybe some I’ll give you that and you have to do what you feel is best.
I get the guns and ammo as that’s just a little different.
But every other thread comes up in new post. So I just dont the get the extra step to see posts.
As said. Your site and you need to do what you feel is best. Love this place. So much info on so many different topics. And people looking out for and helping people 👍👍👍
 

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Overwhelming? Maybe some I’ll give you that and you have to do what you feel is best.
I get the guns and ammo as that’s just a little different.
But every other thread comes up in new post. So I just dont the get the extra step to see posts.
As said. Your site and you need to do what you feel is best. Love this place. So much info on so many different topics. And people looking out for and helping people 👍👍👍
G&A shows up in new posts, lol.
 

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As long as you don't change the "Good Morning Inmates" thread, I am good with whatever makes you happy! Carry on Ritchie!
Can we request some MILFs in there?

I’m not trying to rid the site of it.. quite the contrary I enjoy the hell out of reading it! That said it should be in the appropriate section for it..

As far as having it show up with new posts.. it was setup that way because an overwhelming majority of members wanted it that way.. lol.
Might have to lock down DILLIGAF's account to the Politics section. ;)
 

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I’m not trying to rid the site of it.. quite the contrary I enjoy the hell out of reading it! That said it should be in the appropriate section for it..

As far as having it show up with new posts.. it was setup that way because an overwhelming majority of members wanted it that way.. lol.
Those of us usually go to the political section first and often. We don't need it to show up on new posts.
 

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Overwhelming? Maybe some I’ll give you that and you have to do what you feel is best.
I get the guns and ammo as that’s just a little different.
But every other thread comes up in new post. So I just dont the get the extra step to see posts.
As said. Your site and you need to do what you feel is best. Love this place. So much info on so many different topics. And people looking out for and helping people 👍👍👍

It was the most requested thing back when we implemented it, to not show up in new posts..

I’m not sure why being 99.9% of the site is aligned on being republican.. the only thing they fight about mostly is how R they are and if someone is less R then obviously they are wildly liberal.. lol

That said part of the reason to separate it is clearly “some” of our members get quite passionate about it and the conversations get a bit “spirited”. Which is to say more clearly some of these guys are right off the edge of reality and want to turn everything into a hill that someone dies on..

RD
 

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The big challenge is a yuge amount of lounge post go political within the hour.
I get breaking news on here. Like planes, fires etc.
Never fails it turns 90% politics.
What happens then, gets moved to the political section?
Tell the members to stop dragging politics into the thread?

100% agree the lounge should not be a political section.
 

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Before I even start, let me tell you that I'm following intently and love most, don't like some, but whatever..

What I can tell you is one of my resolutions for 2025 is to try and get rdp back to a boating & custom website. We literally have a section for politics, so can we keep it in there? If the regulars in there are too big of bullies or just out of control I'll get rid of them and we can just make it the normal politics section.. but we have a section for several reasons..

1. to make it easy to find and learn what's going on in the world.
2. so when I open the lounge we can read about what is going on in peoples lives and on trips etc..

Can we make rdp great again? or do I need to get a DOrdpE going here.. LOL.

RD
All I can say is that I might continue to create content for this site……..

I have certainly done my part already……
Boat Accidents
Yacht Spotting
My Vacations
My Trips
My charters
Docks
Boatlifts
A multitude of boats, operated by me
Licensed Captain info
Stock Market info
Boat Shows
Tiki Boats
The list is too long…….

It’s still amazing that there is always someone that wants to harass me……..

FWIW……….. I have considered walking away from this site. Just saying. In fact, it was actually my New Years Resolution, when I got back from Australia. I am still on the fence about this. Still thinking of the pros and cons. I may never boat Havasu/Parker again, so why be part of a site that is geared towards these places that I am not going back too. I have moved on.

I recently followed the build of a “mud boat” on another Boatimg site. It reminded me of what a narrow scope of boating, that is the main theme of this site. I am guessing 80% of you have no idea of what a mud boat is. So I decided not to share this unbelievable, big block, high horsepower, one-off build. You guys would have ripped it apart, and never seen the craftsmanship. Just saying

I am still pissed off to be called a shitty boat captain because my boatlift broke. What a class act…….. Its only your guys loss, I stopped posting that type of content, because of it.

I don’t believe I have over posted in the political thread or even looked at it. I actually feel sorry for those that live down there, under the bridge. Maybe one day they will reclaim their lives, once they realize whatever is going to happen, will happen, regardless if they are following or not. What a miserable hobby.
 

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I don’t believe I have over posted in the political thread or even looked at it. I actually feel sorry for those that live down there, under the bridge. Maybe one day they will reclaim their lives, once they realize whatever is going to happen, will happen, regardless if they are following or not. What a miserable hobby.
I kind of have to laugh at you thinking that you may be 'over posting'.
Have you looked at the number of posts vs the date joined of some of the guys here?
Dude; you're a rookie 😂
 

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I kind of have to laugh at you thinking that you may be 'over posting'.
Have you looked at the number of posts vs the date joined of some of the guys here?
Dude; you're a rookie 😂
I spent 10 to 15 years away from this site……..

I am getting ready to do it again.
 

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All I can say is that I might continue to create content for this site……..

I have certainly done my part already……
Boat Accidents
Yacht Spotting
My Vacations
My Trips
My charters
Docks
Boatlifts
A multitude of boats, operated by me
Licensed Captain info
Stock Market info
Boat Shows
Tiki Boats
The list is too long…….

It’s still amazing that there is always someone that wants to harass me……..

FWIW……….. I have considered walking away from this site. Just saying. In fact, it was actually my New Years Resolution, when I got back from Australia. I am still on the fence about this. Still thinking of the pros and cons. I may never boat Havasu/Parker again, so why be part of a site that is geared towards these places that I am not going back too. I have moved on.

I recently followed the build of a “mud boat” on another Boatimg site. It reminded me of what a narrow scope of boating, that is the main theme of this site. I am guessing 80% of you have no idea of what a mud boat is. So I decided not to share this unbelievable, big block, high horsepower, one-off build. You guys would have ripped it apart, and never seen the craftsmanship. Just saying

I am still pissed off to be called a shitty boat captain because my boatlift broke. What a class act…….. Its only your guys loss, I stopped posting that type of content, because of it.

I don’t believe I have over posted in the political thread or even looked at it. I actually feel sorry for those that live down there, under the bridge. Maybe one day they will reclaim their lives, once they realize whatever is going to happen, will happen, regardless if they are following or not. What a miserable hobby.

There are definitely a number of douche nozzles on this site that do nothing but pump up their egos, by trying to put down everything they can.

Everyone knows who they are, but them! 🤣

Just ignore em.

RPD is the best site ever for networking and information.

The boating content is ok too. 😉
 

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I spent 10 to 15 years away from this site……..

I am getting ready to do it again.

I missed whatever drama you had. That’s unfortunate. I think 2FF felt the same way and he provided a lot of good content. I don’t read every thread, most of the time the title doesn’t seem like something that will interest me? Idk why I pick and chose stuff. Here’s my current new post feed, I’ve only read the ones with a check mark.
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Edit…… the mortgage thread is old, I haven’t read it in a couple years I think. But it looks like I posted in it at one time. 🤷🏼‍♂️


As far as politics, it’s the same guys having a circle jerk and slapping each others backs all day. Whooping it up every time they insult 530. Roger backwards with his memes that are about 25 percent true 25 percent of the time. It’s not worth my attention. If it was in the new post feed I wouldn’t come back to this site.
 
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All I can say is that I might continue to create content for this site……..

I have certainly done my part already……
Boat Accidents
Yacht Spotting
My Vacations
My Trips
My charters
Docks
Boatlifts
A multitude of boats, operated by me
Licensed Captain info
Stock Market info
Boat Shows
Tiki Boats
The list is too long…….

It’s still amazing that there is always someone that wants to harass me……..

FWIW……….. I have considered walking away from this site. Just saying. In fact, it was actually my New Years Resolution, when I got back from Australia. I am still on the fence about this. Still thinking of the pros and cons. I may never boat Havasu/Parker again, so why be part of a site that is geared towards these places that I am not going back too. I have moved on.

I recently followed the build of a “mud boat” on another Boatimg site. It reminded me of what a narrow scope of boating, that is the main theme of this site. I am guessing 80% of you have no idea of what a mud boat is. So I decided not to share this unbelievable, big block, high horsepower, one-off build. You guys would have ripped it apart, and never seen the craftsmanship. Just saying

I am still pissed off to be called a shitty boat captain because my boatlift broke. What a class act…….. Its only your guys loss, I stopped posting that type of content, because of it.

I don’t believe I have over posted in the political thread or even looked at it. I actually feel sorry for those that live down there, under the bridge. Maybe one day they will reclaim their lives, once they realize whatever is going to happen, will happen, regardless if they are following or not. What a miserable hobby.
Is this one of those forum suicide posts? Lol

Honestly....you seem a little bit full of yourself. Now you are going on the offensive so if its affecting you negatively then ya....stop participating.

Simple problems require simple solutions.
 

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I never go on political side of RDP and had no idea there was a section.... I have no boat at moment so can't offer up any "content" @RiverDave however do enjoy posting my useless existence on the Forum from time to time. Its a great forum overall in my opinion and best part is folks from so many different backgrounds and perspectives are actively involved... thats always a good thing. Cheers.
 

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I honestly dont pay attention to how many posts are about politics, boats, boobs or stocks, etc. I just jump into the lounge and read what subject lines I may find an interest in.
Now if politics owned the first several pages of the lounge--yeah that would be an issue as Im not here solely for that. If they are salt and peppered throughout the boats, boobs, stocks and impending financial collapse for the next 50 years--that works perfect for me.

Here is some Boat, Politics combined?
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Is this one of those forum suicide posts? Lol

Honestly....you seem a little bit full of yourself. Now you are going on the offensive so if its affecting you negatively then ya....stop participating.

Simple problems require simple solutions.
Blah Blah Blah

You are one of the people I ignore……..
 

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Blah Blah Blah

You are one of the people I ignore……..
Lol. I was a big supporter of yours in your NVDA thread. I was happy for you and anybody else that made money off of it.

After a while you just came off as a braggart and I for the most part faded away in that thread. No biggie. Is it just me? I dont know

When did you start ignoring me? Maybe since I told you to take the BS somewhere else? That was today or maybe yesterday that I posted that.

Blah blah blah yourself blowhard

I dont kiss anybodies ass and certainly not yours.
 

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… Maybe post political breaking news… Then turn on your TV to Fox News Newsmax or CNN if that is your bent.. it is definitely going to be a wild year politically… Anybody thinking that it was going to be a smooth run once Trump got into office was only kidding themselves… He has his detractors🤷🏽‍♀️
 
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