Mine might be an unpopular opinion, but I think we screw over the community as a whole when we drive away those who have much to offer it. This is a ski forum. I'm not an equal contributor to Max_501, HeluvaSkier, epic, bushwacka, etc. My contributions are worth approximately nothing in comparison with theirs, because about all I have to offer is conjecture and the subjective opinion of a hack skier. These folks have significant experience from which we can all benefit, irrespective of which approach(es) we follow with regard to instruction.
Dan,
First, who is the "we" who drive away those who have much to offer? The roots of most of the subtle (and no so subtle) taunting of others is derived from old issues from other forums. The battle lines and players on both sides are well known, this forum just gave them a new field to fight in.
Second, my read is that you are implying some members are more worthy than others, and, I strongly disagree. Don't believe there is a significant few and the trivial many. OK, some post with elan far greater than mine and far more interesting to follow. This forum was never intended to be the equivalent of the PMTS forum or the Epic Instruction forum, as evidenced by the lack of a specific forum. It's much more about the everyday skier, their experiences and opinions, and, perhaps most of all it was intended to capture some of the joy of skiing we all experience. Like you, I'm pleased to have access to some very knowledgeable people, I'm also selective regarding what I accept as meaningful. You are on equal footing with all who post here, although, some may be better skiers. Behavioral standards apply to all.
If you want access to Max, Helluva, High Angles or JB, you know, very well, where to find them, and, in a forum intended to dwell down into the technical aspects.
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