tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1775135926082486450.post294330757735932830..comments2023-07-27T10:45:22.531-05:00Comments on Walkin' With the Wild Woman: Time to Speak Up; Time to Speak OutGretchen Steelehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10536860716461787275noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1775135926082486450.post-25072118625011994562014-06-08T10:21:07.444-05:002014-06-08T10:21:07.444-05:00Thank you Carrie for taking the time to make such ...Thank you Carrie for taking the time to make such a well thought and reasonable reply. I am all for civil discussion on the issue from all concerned anglers, but let's discuss facts, science, data - not start flaming internet wars and smear campaigns among ourselves. That serves zero purpose in the end and only makes those pulling such shenanigans look foolish, unprofessional, and should make one seriously question their leadership abilities.Gretchen Steelehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10536860716461787275noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1775135926082486450.post-70780075535372176792014-06-08T09:49:08.324-05:002014-06-08T09:49:08.324-05:00Gretchen,
First off I applaud you for standing up ...Gretchen,<br />First off I applaud you for standing up for yourself and asking questions about potential regulations.<br />It’s a shame that Mr. DeVries chose to view it as a personal attack rather than a well worded question.<br /><br />I get the impression that he is of the “old school” mentality, the older generation of sexists in the outdoor industry. He obviously saw your question on a public social media site as an opportunity to create a “Big Bad Wolf” in an attempt to divert attention from the real issue.<br /><br />He is obviously taking your very existence as a personal affront and feels the need to “put this woman in her place” by launching an obvious and pitiful smear campaign, his words are extremely condescending and unprofessional.<br /><br />His interpretation of the law is obviously clouded and he should be very, very careful what he posts, there are very strict slander, defamation and copyright laws that he (even implied) could potentially be breaking – which is actionable.<br /><br />Good for you for standing up against his bully tactics by declining his request to “interview you” by email (who even does that anymore????). By even requesting the interview by email he is letting you know he doesn’t even take you seriously enough to pick up a phone.<br /><br />To be honest with you, I would not put much stock in his threats, as with most bullies, their bark is worse than their bite and 90% of all people will see right through his façade. The other 10% are not people you would want as readers anyhow.<br /><br />Again, good for you for standing up for what you believe in by asking a well thought out and well worded question.<br /><br />It’s just a shame that one man doesn’t have enough confidence in his proposed regulation change to actually answer it succinctly and without negativity.<br />CarrieZ’s Hunting, Fishing & Outdoor Showhttp://wwocz.net/category/wwocz-podcast/noreply@blogger.com