[pct-l] Bikes on the PCT

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From:Dan Jacobs <youroldpaldan at gmail.com>




> On Tue, Oct 29, 2013 at 9:23 AM, JoAnn <jomike at cot.net> wrote:

> You people are unbelievable, and don’t site HYOH that so many use to
> exempt their behavior as acceptable. Where is your passion? Do most of the
> hikers in this day and age have no true love of the PCT? Read “Relative
> Impact of Off-Road bicycle and Hiker Traffic on Trail Soils” by Anna R.
> Carter’s thesis. Also try “The Impact of Mtn. Biking on Wildlife and
> People” by Michael J. Vandeman, Ph.D. Google this subject and find what
> real passion is all about. The PCT is in my soul and I will protect it, as
> needed.


>> HYOH has different meanings for everyone, as I am sure you are discovering.
>> It can have a deeper, life long meaning and cause of action, and affects,
>> for some folks.

>> Just because someone doesn't present themselves in a manner that you find
>> acceptable for the love of a thing or a trail or the outdoors doesn't mean
>> that there are not things being done by those folks that they believe are
>> proper in order to do something about an issue. Some folks picket, some
>> folks write letters, some folks act as "observe and report" neighborhood
>> watch types, some folks donate money, and some folks spread awareness.

>> So, once again, JoAnn, you are judging people based on your very own set of
>> rules for Who Is Taking Proper Action. I promise not to judge you as
>> harshly as you judge others. #Think


This guy is a tool or a fool or both - possibly both.

Maybe the admin ought to consider blocking his posts for all the noise he makes and zero value he adds; I've just
added him to my ignore list.