Obsessive Negativity

[Lakesailor]

I find myself boat-less and enjoying another hobby.
I still piddle about helping people and fettling boats a bit.
But stepping back from actively boating I find myself wondering at the obsessive nature of some of the "suggestions" in posts which pose queries.

Often the original question becomes lost under a deluge of barely-related suggestions which mainly revolve around the "very best" way of proceeding and complicating the procedure or solution to an extent that only an experienced sailor (who probably wouldn't have posed the question in the first place) would appreciate.

I've been involved in a couple of threads recently which required a plain and effective solution but became mired-down in Gold-Plated, Best-Practice suggestions. Some people seem unwilling to accept that novices or simple hobbyists are perfectly happy with an easy and inexpensive fix, without over complicating the matter.
Usually the raft of extreme scenarios and hypothetical problems envisaged leave the realm of the OP's query, boat or sailing grounds far behind.

I find it very wearing.

In fact, I'm fed up with it.

 

[photodog]

Well, that's a bit negative....

 

[Lakesailor]

But not obsessive.

 

[mainsail1]

No Sunday lunch to cheer you up?

 

[l'escargot]

I think they should just tie the bloody thing off and go sailing...

 

[Lakesailor]

Almost did, but the need for a chandlery visit first (for a couple of essential pins and rings for other items) made that a bit tight on time.

 

[doug748]

....................Often the original question becomes lost....

I find it very wearing.

In fact, I'm fed up with it.

It is pretty dull, I must admit.


One bloke wants to buy a plastic bilge keeler in the UK, in order to tour Europe......


..... he has just been advised he would be better off thinking about a "decent sized" concrete boat in Austrailia.

 

[352S]

...and I have been trtying to get some feedback about the Atlantic Forum mentioned on the YM site last week. - but my threads don't work.
Any suggestions?

 

[temptress]

I find myself boat-less and enjoying another hobby.
I still piddle about helping people and fettling boats a bit.
But stepping back from actively boating I find myself wondering at the obsessive nature of some of the "suggestions" in posts which pose queries.

Often the original question becomes lost under a deluge of barely-related suggestions which mainly revolve around the "very best" way of proceeding and complicating the procedure or solution to an extent that only an experienced sailor (who probably wouldn't have posed the question in the first place) would appreciate.

I've been involved in a couple of threads recently which required a plain and effective solution but became mired-down in Gold-Plated, Best-Practice suggestions. Some people seem unwilling to accept that novices or simple hobbyists are perfectly happy with an easy and inexpensive fix, without over complicating the matter.
Usually the raft of extreme scenarios and hypothetical problems envisaged leave the realm of the OP's query, boat or sailing grounds far behind.

I find it very wearing.

In fact, I'm fed up with it.

+1 Well said

 

[Wansworth]

I am a self confessed bodger.

 

[Lakesailor]

Congratulations. Refreshing to hear.

 

[photodog]

But not obsessive.

Borderline scab picking I think...

 

[Wansworth]

Congratulations. Refreshing to hear.

......its not all fun;sometimes I look on with envy at someone doing something right

 

[Lakesailor]

If there is a pustule that needs squeezing........I'm your man.

 

[JimC]

+1 Well said

+2 ditto. A lot of counsels of perfection on here, one wonders if they all practice what they preach

 

[Sgeir]

I find myself boat-less and enjoying another hobby.
I still piddle about helping people and fettling boats a bit.
But stepping back from actively boating I find myself wondering at the obsessive nature of some of the "suggestions" in posts which pose queries.

Often the original question becomes lost under a deluge of barely-related suggestions which mainly revolve around the "very best" way of proceeding and complicating the procedure or solution to an extent that only an experienced sailor (who probably wouldn't have posed the question in the first place) would appreciate.

I've been involved in a couple of threads recently which required a plain and effective solution but became mired-down in Gold-Plated, Best-Practice suggestions. Some people seem unwilling to accept that novices or simple hobbyists are perfectly happy with an easy and inexpensive fix, without over complicating the matter.
Usually the raft of extreme scenarios and hypothetical problems envisaged leave the realm of the OP's query, boat or sailing grounds far behind.

I find it very wearing.

In fact, I'm fed up with it.

Jeeze! We don't come here to enjoy ourselves, you know.

 

[CAPTAIN FANTASTIC]

We all need to develop and to exercise the art of ignoring irrelevant replies and unnecessary comments. Happy sailing.

 

[Searush]

We all need to develop and to exercise the art of ignoring irrelevant replies and unnecessary comments. Happy sailing.

We could all sneer at each other, it seems to offer a great deal of entertainment to a handful of posters.

But, yes, I am a great one for the simple solutions, mainly because I am a simple guy. Then again, I was happy to sail my Solo with holes in it, it was Phil that felt the need to sort it out & fix the holes (& everything else). But good zest to him, he gave it a new lease of life - I was pleased at that.

 

[Applescruffs]

My uncle was a window cleaner.......

...about as relevent as some of the stuff on here...

and the point being..... ??

Do some of the forumites really want to give advice based on genuine experience, or what they have just looked up on Google.....or the back of a fag packet?

Anyone who joins these forums obviously has access to the web.......and just about any answer to a question is a really just a 'click' away....

so why bother with the forum?..

Discuss.......???

 

[Lakesailor]

I was happy to sail my Solo with holes in it, it was Phil that felt the need to sort it out & fix the holes (& everything else). But good zest to him, he gave it a new lease of life - I was pleased at that.

All the repairs were the minimum it was worth doing. I could have undergone a full refurb and upgrade, but what is the point?
Mend the holes, new gasket on the centreboard, repair batten pockets, patch on the mouse hole in the sail, reseal the bailers, off you go.

I used to do the A1, top drawer refurb on cars and boats.

These days I do what is needed and then get on an enjoy.
I'm about to fit a new engine in my trials car. It'll be done on the basis of what is needed to make it work. One or two owners do what would be the ultimate mods. Nice, but not necessary.

Perhaps I've got lax in my old age, but I've become wary of the perfection-at-all-costs mantra.