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Our friend John has decided to terminate his membership on the bulletin board. For those that may be wondering why he has been "Banned", it's a way to keep that name from being used by someone else. If John decides to come back, then his name will be Unbanned for his use.
REE
Thanks to John for his contributions.
Mark
Sorry to hear the bad news, thanks John for all the useful info you have brought to FAOL
John, Godspeed and Best Regards....
Indeed ,he will be missed he posted lots of good stuff. I hope all is well with him.
Wow thats from left field, I"m sure all is well I hope , I have enjoyed much of what he has added here and will miss his posting.....:)
Unfortunately, they don't require an entrance exam to get internet access. Very sorry to see John leave the board; we're all the worse off for his absence.
Regards,
Scott
REE, thanks for the explanation without it some would have assumed the worse.
I didn't know John personally but he seems like a really fine person and a very knowledgeable trout fisherman. The discussion on the board will be diminished by his absence.
John is, indeed, an extremely fine person! By far one of the most generous anglers I have met to date. His wisdom and writing will be missed. With all that said, I don't blame him a bit and I completely understand.
I will really miss John's posts. I have never met him, but, we have communicated many times with PM's and I really hate to see him do this. I hope and pray all is well and I will look forward to his return. This BB has lost a good person with lots to offer and I really want him to return ASAP......
Really really sorry to hear of this news.
John, we have exchanged PMs in the past, but it looks like this time your decision is final. You are a good man and I hope someday we will meet again.
Be well.
Marty
I'm sad to see this thread. John and I have become friends through this board, and through the board we've fished together in a virtual sort of way. I hope to see your name "unbanned" again, as that will mean you've come back to share a tale. There's always room by my family's campfire for you and yours John. Take care.
- Jeff
You will be missed John. Hope everything is well with you. Come on back when you can. Thanks for your contributions.:confused::(
Come on this has to be an April Fools joke right?
Larry ---sagefisher---
I would like to think it's a joke too Larry, but I'm guessing it's not.Quote:
Originally Posted by sagefisher
I have no clue as to WHY this happened, but FAOL is a community, a virtual FAMIY. John has been, and IMHO still IS a key Family member. I hope to hear from you soon John.
Mike
I don't understand John's change of attitude and while I don't have to like it, I will respect his decision and wish him the best. I too enjoyed the short stories and the photos of some very nice browns.
Change your mind, John. I enjoy your posts and your fly creations.
Bruce
Indeed, this is sad news. John has been a big help to me, given me great advice from everything from wading boots to his PSC. I havent been reading the board with my usual detail the last week, so I missed the precipitating event, if there was one. I hope it was someone's lame post that caused this and not a health issue. Gad, my dinner last night was a stocker brookie I caught on a black PSC!
John, how will I find out if the Simms Vibram soles are any good on those sandles you got and Im sure you havent had an opportunity to use in the cold spring water?
pillcaster,
I am with you on the PSC. John sent me the pattern by PM and it has been my #1 producer for all species. Used it today and caught some good trout on it.
Please John, come back home. I miss you......
John has always been one of the "good guys" on this BB and I am deeply saddened to see him go. I'm still not clear on why this had to happen. 8T :)
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Why don't we just RESPECT his decision WITHOUT the "fawning". NO question, John was a MAJOR contributor hereto and I can't fathom his dercision but that is not for me................. He decided to cancel his participation for whatever reason so let's just RESPECT that. BUT, that's only MY opinion.
Mark
PS: John is one of a VERY few I'll miss who have chosen to leave or retreat into the ether but .....................
Log off for the weekend, come back, and....John left? Major bummer. John and Ben have been my two biggest sources for knowledge as I try to learn something about stream fishing for trout before I actually TRY it. :) I know there's a lot MORE knowledge here, but apparently my brain needs all the excellent pictures they post for it to sink in?
---Fan #22.
What is going on with this site? Shack Nasties? People snipping at each other, leaving, being banned. I have made my own comments of some things going on here but I think in a respectful manner. At least I didn't get banned or even talked to for that matter. I respect John even though I don't know him and enjoyed all of his posts. Always helpful to others, Wonderful pictures and comments when he posted his adventures. Always explained when someone disagreed with what he was saying. Just have a feeling he enjoys fishing more than this board. Life is short. Hope he comes back.
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Originally Posted by ohiofly
Well said, Ohiofly! My feelings exactly. 8T
OK, this has GOT to be a BAD April Fool's joke, right? Right??? :-?