I understand very well and like that it is a gear focused hunting site. As far as the gossip, inappropriate comments, and negative attitude.
Some of the gossip is not gossip it is actually fact. if a comment is truly inappropriate I totally understand removing it. If it hurts your feelings or someone else’s feelings that does not make it inappropriate. When looking at the direction the hunting industry has been heading I think negative attitudes or negative thoughts about it is pretty natural.
Looking the other way or putting blinders on is not going to change any of this. I think you should call a spade a spade. If Rokslide really wants to stand behind the comment that “we are gear-based forum, why have a general discussion area. Most general discussion areas devolve into everything you cited.
And this is an honest to God question. Why have a general discussion forum?
If Anyone took my comment as backhanded I cannot help that, not how it was intended. Perhaps my sense of humor is difficult for some to grasp.
If anything else needs an explanation please let me know.