North Carolina Fishing Reports - Question for Capt. Dave.... - For the past couple of days I've noticed that in order to veiw the reports one must log in. Why? I can read everything in this forum, but try to get to the reports and nada, please sign in. This is a PITA before the coffee kicks in.

tunatamer4 · Posted: Thu May 15, 2008 11:20 pm Post subject: Question for Capt. Dave....

For the past couple of days I've noticed that in order to veiw the reports one must log in. Why? I can read everything in this forum, but try to get to the reports and nada, please sign in. This is a PITA before the coffee kicks in.
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Capt_Dave · Posted: Thu May 15, 2008 11:56 pm Post subject:

Tuna,
There are a couple resons for this.....and I am "Trying it out"....

The main one is to encourage folks to Sign up and particapate in the site.

The second one is that I have heard more than several folks folks say they did not feel confortable posting their Fishing Reports for the entire world to see.

The third one is purely because of marketing. The Sponsors of the world want the Membership Numbers and I have to pay the bills somehow.

I have not decieded if it will stay like this...

Dave
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Capt.Barbosa · Posted: Fri May 16, 2008 2:30 am Post subject:

I like the idea Capt. Dave..............I mean y not just sign up.....it's free and easy. Keep on keeping ON!!!!!!

mannysmate · Posted: Fri May 16, 2008 3:12 am Post subject:

Tuna, Log-in on the homepage-bookmark it and ya should not have to log in anymore unless ya shut down yur comp. Rolling Eyes

chugger · Posted: Fri May 16, 2008 4:01 pm Post subject:

yeah, all I do is click on the link and bam! I am in.

tunatamer4 · Posted: Sat May 17, 2008 12:33 am Post subject:

Capt. Dave-

I'm not sure that "HAVING TO SIGN UP" is going to encourage anyone to join the site. It is plainly stated that it is FREE, and if getting something for nothing is not enough for them, well there's just no hope and they are obviously too cheap patronize any of the sponsors of the site.

As far as the reports go, I have YET TO SEE any "SECRET" numbers posted. If someone doesn't want the world to know what is being caught, why post it on the dang internet for everyone to see? Why not just pm. it or send out e-mails to friends? I think the whole point of posting reports is all an ego thing for the private sector,and in the case of the charter guys an advertising tactic, which is good business. Another thing that these "REPORTERS" need to realize is that the fish they are catching today are already caught, nobody else is going to catch their fish.

You know, from the time I was four years old, my Dad taught me that WE AS FISHERMEN all share a common bond. There are no secrets. If you are catching fish and the guy beside you is striking out, offer some tips, help him out. Twenty some-odd years ago when I got into the "DOING IT FOR A LIVING" thing, it was still the same, all the charter guys would lend each other a hand to put more fish in the box. Five or six years ago it started to change and now the secrecy on the docks is just downright disgusting.

You know, the more I think about this, the less I want to participate. Sorry about the rant.
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Garry · Ol'Salt Joined: Apr 05, 2004 Posts: 583

I have no problem with the reports, downloads, PMs or any thing else requiring me to be logged in. I enjoy and appreciate the "FREE ACCESS" and no charge for me using the FPT. As well as the knowledge learned, neat “FREE TOOLS” and friendships made on this as a result of me joining and logging into the FPT.

If someone has a problem with the way you set up and administer the FPT as a "FREE ACCESS" Web-site they can always go another Web-site. Where they can read the limited flow of helpful information and share in the self centered agendas of the owners and their cronies.

I would venture to guess that my views represent the majority of the members that have help form this community of catchers. Dave bottom line you made the FPT what it is today and pay the bills, it is yours to run as you see fit and ours to enjoy.

Thank you for providing the best Catcher and Teaching Web-site in the USA.
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pete1 · Ol'Salt Joined: Nov 10, 2006 Posts: 116

why not just register and log in?? all it takes is 3 min tops!

Capt_Dave · Posted: Sat May 17, 2008 4:39 pm Post subject:

Jarhead · Posted: Sat May 17, 2008 4:46 pm Post subject:

Capt Dave your a better man than me cause I believe I would have went off on that one!!

tunatamer4 · Posted: Sat May 17, 2008 11:46 pm Post subject:

Capt. Dave-

Seems here someone is missing the point. If y'all re-read my last reply, and THINK about it, you'll see there is not a problem with a marketing strategy. My point was that forcing someone to do something they are not inclined to do on their own, will not help the cause. I'm all for better marketing,more business for everyone. Also ,if you look at the date I joined, it was before this went into effect and I will continue to veiw this site as I do others.

What got my attention was the statement about the reports being put out for the world to see. I still say if you don't want the world to know, don't print it on the internet. How many places off the Carolina coast are there, heck ,just in the tower area, that are 80-100 feet? OOPS! better not answer that might giveup a secret spot!

This topic may have left a bad taste in the mouths of some of y'all and all I can say to that is "too bad" This is JMO and I am entitled to it as you are entitled to yours. I hope you can respect that.

Dave, KEEP IT UP.
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JohnnyD · Posted: Sun May 18, 2008 12:19 am Post subject:

Capt_Dave · Posted: Sun May 18, 2008 12:32 am Post subject:

Tuna,
I did not miss the point at all. In many ways I agree with you. Read access was open to the world for years and this was a concise decision on our part.

Will it stay this way? I don't know. I can tell you I am working to increase the membership numbers because I have been told by the people that spend money is that one of the big things they look at is membership numbers and they thought my membership numbers were to low.

Dave
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BoatBiatch · Posted: Sun May 18, 2008 5:48 am Post subject:

Tuna,

IMHO, there is a big difference between "fishing" and "catching". As Dave has said time and time before, the website was implented for us to have TOOLS that would increase our catching abilities.

Whether or not some people become a member or make a donation is up to them. But to have Supermap and all the other TOOLS are a huge benefit to me and to others.

I agree with Dave and support our sponsors. It takes money to run this wonderful site, and last time I checked, we are all working for a living!

Keep up the great work Dave!

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North Carolina Fishing Reports - Question for Capt. Dave.... - For the past couple of days I've noticed that in order to veiw the reports one must log in. Why? I can read everything in this forum, but try to get to the reports and nada, please sign in. This is a PITA before the coffee kicks in.

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