BajaNomad - What can we do different?

What can we do different?

MexicoGringoGuy - 7-18-2008 at 12:07 AM

So there has been allot lately about negative comments on BN and other places.. I agree.. that although MOST of the news items and things are fact.. We seem to be dwelling on those facts and forgetting the good news, which apperntly all the tourist are doing the same thing (except the 3 or so that came over the border today)

So .. Lets be productive and not complain that others are complaining, Lets see what we can do to change it?

This is a pretty well known site, maybe a weekly press release could be arranged with Good news, and distributed to all the major outlets...

Or maybe we can just try and do our part and balance out our post's.

I dont think one person is as guilty as another.. its just time we stop crying about it, and if we don't like it change it!!

I personally hate it when my friends or family in the states tell me that OI am crazy for living here... That I will end up dead (Theres more danger of that from a Nomad than anyone else)

Because I know its just a SMALL portion of the truth! I know that TJ and Baja are BIG and Just like everything else the media gets its teeth into, they will beat the dead dog untill soemthing else comes up.. Then they will forget about it, and move on.. I would never walk in certain parts on ANY major US city at night or day.. Just like I wouldnt here.. BUT we need to get that message out!

Any ideas??

:?:

CaboRon - 7-18-2008 at 07:36 AM

What can we do differently ... let's all conjugate together.

Doug could you Please Install a Spell Checker on this site !!!!!!

Thanks,

CaboRon

[Edited on 7-18-2008 by CaboRon]

woody with a view - 7-18-2008 at 07:41 AM

the 2000 or so people on this site know the facts....that means it's crowded enough at the places i/we go (last month we were alone!) so i don't think a monthly press release is a good idea. let the cattle go where they want without any prodding.

it sounds selfish, i know....and i am!!!! :saint:

bajalou - 7-18-2008 at 07:42 AM

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Originally posted by CaboRon

Doug could you Please Install a Spell Checker on this site !!!!!!

CaboRon

[Edited on 7-18-2008 by CaboRon]

If you used Firefox, it has a built in as you go spellchecker.

CaboRon - 7-18-2008 at 07:48 AM

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Originally posted by bajalou

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Originally posted by CaboRon

Doug could you Please Install a Spell Checker on this site !!!!!!

CaboRon

[Edited on 7-18-2008 by CaboRon]

If you used Firefox, it has a built in as you go spellchecker.

I use the operating system that works the best for my applications .... and it is NOT firefox.

I am asking that a spell checker be installed on this site ...

And I was not talking to you, but to Doug Means, thank you very much. This is now the tenth time I have asked the question and have never had a response from the moderators.

CaboRon

CaboRon

CaboRon

LancairDriver - 7-18-2008 at 07:49 AM

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Originally posted by CaboRon
What can we do differently ... let's all conjugate together.

Doug could you Please Install a Spell Checker on this site !!!!!!

Thanks,

CaboRon

Gee- can we all go back to English 101 now?

[Edited on 7-18-2008 by CaboRon]

CaboRon - 7-18-2008 at 07:52 AM

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Originally posted by LancairDriver

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LancairDriver,

First , what is an Lancair ?

Secondly, your comment is in my quote box, you don't want to get stuck in someone elses box because they can then gain control of your posts :lol:

Caobron

LancairDriver - 7-18-2008 at 07:55 AM

A Lancair is an airplane. Sorry about the comment in your quote box.

CaboRon - 7-18-2008 at 08:00 AM

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Originally posted by LancairDriver
A Lancair is an airplane. Sorry about the comment in your quote box.

Thanks, didn't think I had seen any in an auto showroom :lol:

CaboRon

Diver - 7-18-2008 at 08:00 AM

7 responses to the original post and only Woody actually addressed the posted issue.
Think about it, please.

CaboRon - 7-18-2008 at 08:02 AM

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Originally posted by Diver
7 responses to the original post and only Woody actually addressed the posted issue.
Think about it, please.

Did Woody make a post on this thread :lol:

CaboRon

His spelling was correct, his syntax was not

thebajarunner - 7-18-2008 at 08:03 AM

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If we are going to give grammar lessons maybe we should first scan the mirror...

(and he got in your box because you edited so far down it obfuscated your message- when I previewed I discovered the same problem)
(sure is picky around here these days- must be the rain)

Diver - 7-18-2008 at 08:08 AM

BTW,
If you had been here for a while or done some research, you would find that Nomads have been involved in many ways. (no smack intended).

letter and email writing,
partial boycotts
financial support
police support
safety issues

Not to mention the charities, fundraisers and give-aways.
There are some very active, very smart and very generous folkks on Nomads.
Fighting the fight against crime and border terrorism has been discussed numerous times but agreement on any substantial method of impacting the situation has escaped us so far. Perhaps some of you newer member have some new thoughts on the matter ?
.

rpleger - 7-18-2008 at 08:39 AM

Right on diver, but we still need a spell checker

fdt - 7-18-2008 at 08:40 AM

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Originally posted by MexicoGringoGuy
that although MOST of the news items and things are fact..

Yes but distorted

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Originally posted by MexicoGringoGuy
We seem to be dwelling on those facts and forgetting the good news, which apperntly all the tourist are doing the same thing (except the 3 or so that came over the border today)

I truly believe there are people that are looking at the good news and if you'd like the truth I invite you to the border and in less than 3 seconds we can count more than those 3 comming across

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Originally posted by MexicoGringoGuy
So .. Lets be productive and not complain that others are complaining, Lets see what we can do to change it?

Not if you don't give me the information on the cops that harrased you as I requested

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Originally posted by MexicoGringoGuy
I personally hate it when my friends or family in the states tell me that OI am crazy for living here... That I will end up dead

Since we all have to die, you might end up dead in Tijuana, same as everyone else that lives here. Same for the chinese in China and the africans in Africa, they are all going to end up dead, it's a promise.

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Originally posted by MexicoGringoGuy
I would never walk in certain parts on ANY major US city at night or day.. Just like I wouldnt here..

Neither would I

vandenberg - 7-18-2008 at 09:07 AM

BTW Ron,
I like to conjugate alone.

Mirror, mirror on the wall. :rolleyes:

CaboRon - 7-18-2008 at 09:24 AM

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Originally posted by vandenberg
BTW Ron,
I like to conjugate alone.

Mirror, mirror on the wall. :rolleyes:

CaboRon - 7-18-2008 at 09:25 AM

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Originally posted by thebajarunner

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It's the Full Moon ..........

MexicoGringoGuy - 7-18-2008 at 12:50 PM

So After ALL THAT I got 3 legite answers and alot of BS!

Listen.. Is it really that big of a deal about the spell checker? I am sorry that I am not so picky that I have to sit like a 90 year old bored retired english teacher and grade every post. Get over it. You know what I mean, thats the point... BUT NO instead of Positve responses to the problem.. I get Negative!

Any ideas? Or do we all just want to sit and complain???

MexicoGringoGuy - 7-18-2008 at 12:57 PM

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Originally posted by fdt

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Originally posted by MexicoGringoGuy
that although MOST of the news items and things are fact..

Yes but distorted

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I truly believe there are people that are looking at the good news and if you'd like the truth I invite you to the border and in less than 3 seconds we can count more than those 3 comming across

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Originally posted by MexicoGringoGuy
So .. Lets be productive and not complain that others are complaining, Lets see what we can do to change it?

Not if you don't give me the information on the cops that harrased you as I requested

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Originally posted by MexicoGringoGuy
I personally hate it when my friends or family in the states tell me that OI am crazy for living here... That I will end up dead

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Originally posted by MexicoGringoGuy
I would never walk in certain parts on ANY major US city at night or day.. Just like I wouldnt here..

Neither would I

Since this is the way I guess, we are speaking to each other ow, I will respond!

This post was NOT an attack on TJ , Fernando, so please don't defend it.. Its not necesary in this case....ok?

About the police... Since he did not technilly do anytihng wrong except ask me questions.. why would I complain?

Again... No need to defend.. how about giving some odeas, and what you do to change things??

Sharksbaja - 7-18-2008 at 01:10 PM

I'm all ears! Geeze amigo, it's been a tenious year in Baja and the U.S. Just because the Canadians are insulated from our economy doesn't mean there aren't big probs happening that directly affect the participants here.

Did you miss all the fun here when Hurricane John came through? It was a lesson in brotherhood. Made a Nomad proud yet sad at the same time.

You need to address your patience as this crossroads too will quietly pass by. I doubt seriously that most of us are trying to ruin this forum with negativity.
We will let it run it's course and it WILL change direction at any given time. That's a beautiful thought now isn't it!

Your question seems one that does not account for tommorrows spendid posts and pictures. Look ahead and don't sweat the small stuff.

Btw, THIS IS what makes change. Ugly as it may get sometimes, it's all relative and important.

edit for sp police

[Edited on 7-18-2008 by Sharksbaja]