Quote Originally Posted by Rage View Post
That's too bad. As an organization focused on advocating natural surface trail access in our area, we try not to get entangled in the myriad of other issues our members are passionate about. Rather than dwell on our differences, we seek the common ground of dirt. Sure hope you reconsider!

Rg.
Well stated, Rage. Thanks. I know it's a hard topic to lay off of, but FORC shouldn't be taking up any political positions beyond trail access and advocacy. Guys/girls, we accomplish nothing positive by adding personal views and/or commenting on such subjects. We are certainly doing no favors to anyone by piling on comments of any kind to a new member who most of us haven't gotten to know, yet, and who likely isn't going to be able to determine what's a playful joke and what's a demonstrative stance for/against. It's IMPOSSIBLE to read tone in posts/emails. It's natural for someone to take written comments personally. Plus, who knows who else is reading these posts and drawing conclusions about what FORC is about or how FORCers treat new people/opinions? This is a no win situation.

My advice (for anyone who gives a rip): Make like a Disney princess and let it go.