Glad to have you back! Make sure to add that Tethr'd line back to your sig. Looks like it got deleted somehow in the shuffle.Yep - I need a break guys - so yes I did turn it off and deleted my profile and contact info for awhile. I made an announcement 3 days ago, which I don't believe the rules even require? I was open and honest that I was joining the Tethrd team. Since that time I have had a few imply things about my integrity and character that is a little hard to swallow. I really don't care if people see things my way, or if they use different gear - I do take exception when people start implying my INTENTION and MOTIVES.
I have poured 1000s of hours on the phone and email helping folks with everything from trail cameras to modifying sticks and never once did I ever tell anyone the gear I was helping them with was substandard or wasn't the best. I have spent 1000s of dollars buying gear from a lot of venders, and freely offered my feedback and gave reviews. I have even sent folks gear so they could hunt - for free. I am also pretty sure I had a small influence on a few finding and joining this community.
I joined Tethrd pro staff because it will allow me to talk to more people about saddle hunting and because they (Tethrd) VALUED and SOUGHT my input. I actually have the chance to test gear from a hunters perspective and be able to have some say on future designs. I am not going to be dissuaded from that opportunity because a few have a problem with it.... get over yourself.
For the folks that I've communicated with and have been able to help - that's what it is all about. I will continue to offer my opinions on what does/doesn't work for me.
Finally - to the moderates and to RED - as far as the rules. I know them now and will play along.... or not. However, it would have been kind of nice to tell me I was being added to a group and being blocked from making any comments on product reviews. Don't think that would be asking too much and I am pretty sure I have at least earned that courtesy. But hey, I know its YOUR site.