September Pickup Thread...

[jb217676]

What does the dead deer have to do with baseball? Did you chase and kill it with a bat? Was it beaned in the head with a 100 MPH fastball? This is the wrong place for a pic. like that.

[M's_Fan]

Well, I guess I misjudged the situation. I feel like I've come to know some of the folks on this forum, and I thought there might be some other hunters out there that might appreciate a quick off-topic post, along the lines of the many other off-topic posts and threads out there. I guess not.

[HRBAKER]

M's fan, for the record I was not offended but it was a "whoa" in the middle of the Pick-Ups thread. Nice bag btw.
BTW for those who have been around for awhile we have had numerous posts with folks displaying their haul from various fishing trips.
But then again fish aren't furry with big brown eyes.

[Orions father]

Let him be. Albeit, it was OT but so is alot of the other comments on here. I dont think he meant to offend anyone, just was proud of his recent pickup. Most everyone would be offended if they saw the meat they eat everyday in such a "raw" form, doesn't mean its not OK. Although I dont hunt or own a gun, I respect his right to and am happy for him. Most of you may disageree with me (thats OK, that is what makes this country great), saying it doesn't belong here just because it not baseball is wrong. I have seen shared pix of our families, other hobbies (motorcycles, coins) and even a few illegal substances on this board.

[T206Collector]

Originally Posted by Orions father

Let him be. Albeit, it was OT but so is alot of the other comments on here. I dont think he meant to offend anyone, just was proud of his recent pickup. Most everyone would be offended if they saw the meat they eat everyday in such a "raw" form, doesn't mean its not OK. Although I dont hunt or own a gun, I respect his right to and am happy for him. Most of you may disageree with me (thats OK, that is what makes this country great), saying it doesn't belong here just because it not baseball is wrong. I have seen shared pix of our families, other hobbies (motorcycles, coins) and even a few illegal substances on this board.

I agree with virtually everything you said here. OT stuff is usually fine. And I certainly don't want to see the state of the cow that produced my afternoon lunch in a photo on this board. I also respect his right to hunt and own a gun, particularly in the overpopulated deer context. Heck, I will even go so far as to say, "Thank you," for killing that deer in that context. The effort is genuinely appreciated.

Having said that, it is a photo that will make more than a fair share of people sad, uncomfortable, angry, disgusted, etc. And I would prefer not to see any more dead animals here. For whatever reason, fish don't pull at my gag reflex. But the warm-blooded animals do.

Now, let's get back to hunting deer and showing baseball cards!

[Orions father]

If people were offended than that is on them, in my humble opinion, I'm sure that was not his intent. Its hard in this day and age not to anger someone with what you do. I'm with you T206Collector, lets get back to baseball, thats why we all come here.

[rdixon1208]

Originally Posted by T206Collector

Having said that, it is a photo that will make more than a fair share of people sad, uncomfortable, angry, disgusted, etc.

Ah yes...the sissyfication of America

[tiger8mush]

Originally Posted by rdixon1208

Ah yes...the sissyfication of America

no, i think the sissyfication of America is when little leaguers can no longer yell "swing batter, swing!" from the field cuz it might hurt little johnny's feelings.

Rob

[HRBAKER]

Originally Posted by tiger8mush

no, i think the sissyfication of America is when little leaguers can no longer yell "swing batter, swing!" from the field cuz it might hurt little johnny's feelings.

Rob

..........and everybody gets the same size trophy!

[vintagetoppsguy]

Originally Posted by HRBAKER

..........and everybody gets the same size trophy!

There is a youth soccer league in Houston called FFPS (Fun Fair Positive Soccer) where every kid gets a trophy and there are no winners or losers - no score is kept. What a great thing to teach our kids...you can work harder and be better than your competition, but everybody is rewarded the same no matter what. What's the point of even trying?

FWIW, I didn't have a problem with the picture either. As was mentioned, there have been plenty of dead fish pictures shown - just look at the "What do you do?" thread. It's a shame that people just have nothing better to do and can't mind their own business.

[iggyman]

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Fixed it for ya' Leon! I'll wait by the mailbox for that chicken fried steak. Make it to go please!

Lovely Day...

[M's_Fan]

I pulled the deer pic down from my photobucket account so it doesn't show up on this thread anymore. I enjoy hunting but I'm not the type of guy that likes to make waves. I apologize if I offended anyone, it didn't occur to me that would be the result.

Let's close this chapter and get back to talkin' about cardboard.

[calvindog]

Originally Posted by M's_Fan

I pulled the deer pic down from my photobucket account so it doesn't show up on this thread anymore. I enjoy hunting but I'm not the type of guy that likes to make waves. I apologize if I offended anyone, it didn't occur to me that would be the result.

Let's close this chapter and get back to talkin' about cardboard.

I abhor hunting. I abhor animals being harmed. I'd sooner see the heads of a few Net 54 members on the wall than that poor deer you displayed here. Nevertheless, your point that you actually eat the meat and don't support a 'meat farm' makes a lot of sense. I've got more respect for someone who hunts for food than someone who abuses animals for sport and then tries to rationalize it away. But as pointed out, no one likes to see a dead Bambi on the board, even as they prepare for a steak dinner.

All this talk about steak has got me wondering: when is the Net 54 NYC Dinner group getting together again?

[Anthony S.]

Originally Posted by calvindog

I'd sooner see the heads of a few Net 54 members on the wall than that poor deer you displayed here.

If I ever have that nervous breakdown I've been planning on, you may get your wish.

[Matthew H]

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[tiger8mush]

Originally Posted by jb217676

What does the dead deer have to do with baseball? Did you chase and kill it with a bat?

lol

I think I can make out a faint Draper & Maynard logo on the deer's forehead ...

Rob