What's Your Opinion

**76Bonneville** · 12-03-2013, 08:06 PM

I actually enjoy this site. Many of the threads are entertaining and most of the members are down to earth and we share the boating bond. Jerry and Bob hold class to school us in some history of performance boating, which is both interesting and informative.

I do have a question about behavior outside the site and should that effect your status on the site?

During this past Blue Water race, which was sponsored by Hot Boat (Thank You), a member was so disrespectful to so many people during the live streaming of the race. Not only to those who were chatting, but mocking practically every class that hit the water. For example, when Heath came in (after kicking ass in the GN class) the comment was “why’s he so tired after 20 minutes, I drive for 8 hours at a time”. What’s the big deal it’s only 3” to 6” chop. Also the normal comments like those jets are slow and to the SE’s “what are they doing like 58 mph”. At some point I made a comment about Jerry and Bob, and of course he came back with “I like to neil and bob”and countless others. Typical for this member he wanted to be the show, get some attention, positive or negative it doesn’t matter to him. There were people telling him to knock it off. It was like having one of those obnoxious drunk guys at the football game. They think they’re the life of the party but in reality everyone wants them gone. THE ONLY THING THAT SHUT HIM UP WAS SOMEONE DYING.

In 2011 the last year I raced, there were 3 APBA drivers killed as I recall. 1 Offshore / 1 Hydro in Washington and 1 Flatbottom driver at Black Lake Wa. At Black Lake we were the next class up and raced 30 minutes after they removed the body from the lake. The driver didn’t make it. Everyone knew it because it took 15 minutes to locate him underwater. We raced over the spot where this man, our racing brother took his last breath. This is why I feel so strongly that this member was out of line. I’ve seen this happen and it gets my blood boiling when somebody takes this sport and it teams as a joke. I’d like to see him in my “slow” jet boat at 95 mph and diving into a corner 7 wide. Every driver takes a huge risk when they climb into their boat. We’re there for ourselves, our families, and for the fans of the sport. We are not there for the jerks who are mocking what we do. We would rather you not be there or participate on line.

If I associate this guy with Hot Boat, I’m sure many others do too. Not good thing when you are the title sponsor of the race. Apparently there’s a reason he’s been banned from so many sites. If I had anything to do with the streaming, he would never post on it again. This person probably drives away more members than he attracts. I know some of the jet guys feel this site is a hostile environment. Just look at the low amount of traffic.

I will be surprised if you don’t censor/delete this post like you did the last one. That was the first time I have ever had a comment deleted. If you think I have this all wrong let me know. I’m open to another perspective. Maybe I’m too close to the situation and not seeing it clearly.

Hell, I can’t believe I got through this without posting his name. Maybe I should take a poll on other sites to see if I’m out of line. There’s always PB, SCJB, Vintage Jetboats, boatracing.com, region12, SCSC, APBA, and RD’s, but we know what would happen at RD’s.

Bottom line is that I feel his behavior was unacceptable and I’m sure I’m not the only one.

**SBS933** · 12-03-2013, 08:14 PM

His early banning, just from his screen name should tell you. His constant jet boat remarks, were made with every intention of getting booted again. They came across as a child looking for attention. Good thread. I may have got caught up with question he asked, but i can't help that.

**76Bonneville** · 12-03-2013, 08:18 PM

Originally Posted by SBS933

His early banning, just from his screen name should tell you. His constant jet boat remarks, were made with every intention of getting booted again. They came across as a child looking for attention. Good thread.

And the jet boat remarks don't even bother me. I personnally like jets, there not for everybody.
For me it's his disrespect for others that bother me.

**Sharp shooter** · 12-03-2013, 08:33 PM

Originally Posted by 76Bonneville

And the jet boat remarks don't even bother me. I personnally like jets, there not for everybody.
For me it's his disrespect for others that bother me.

I get what you're saying Ron. He had pretty much nothing to offer the live feed, but I wouldn't view him as a real "representative" of HotBoat. He did make me laugh a couple of times, but for the most part his lack of respect of the competitors makes him look retarded. Like I said on the feed, he needs to go for a ride and have the fear of god put in him. That would take care of it.

WMC · 12-03-2013, 08:41 PM

Originally Posted by Sharp shooter

I get what you're saying Ron. He had pretty much nothing to offer the live feed, but I wouldn't view him as a real "representative" of HotBoat. He did make me laugh a couple of times, but for the most part his lack of respect of the competitors makes him look retarded. Like I said on the feed, he needs to go for a ride and have the fear of god put in him. That would take care of it.

The video of ss-1 bucks up did it for me. I always thought I could do this.... easy no problem. That video change my mine... those guys get with it. Looks a lot different from shore.

sent from WMC's phone

**SBS933** · 12-03-2013, 08:47 PM

Originally Posted by WMC

The video of ss-1 bucks up did it for me. I always thought I could do this.... easy no problem. That video change my mine... those guys get with it. Looks a lot different from shore.

sent from WMC's phone

You nailed that one WMC, that video put me in the drivers seat, and to tell you the truth that video lets you know what is really up with boat racing.

**Sharp shooter** · 12-03-2013, 08:56 PM

Originally Posted by WMC

The video of ss-1 bucks up did it for me. I always thought I could do this.... easy no problem. That video change my mine... those guys get with it. Looks a lot different from shore.

Some people don't realize what it takes to drive boats like these. I view them similarly to riding the motocross track. You have to have some level of skill which most of us are capable of but, you ALSO need some balls. Any one of you who's ridden in a K, PS, GN, CB, PS or CJ know what I'm talking about, even if it wasn't in a race.

Hey Scotthat99, How much respect did you have after riding in that hydro at cfw?

**76Bonneville** · 12-03-2013, 09:45 PM

Originally Posted by WMC

The video of ss-1 bucks up did it for me. I always thought I could do this.... easy no problem. That video change my mine... those guys get with it. Looks a lot different from shore.

sent from WMC's phone

There's alot going on that the camera can't pick up. You're on censory overload, you feel every little movement that boat makes.
While on the ramp at Black Lake, just waiting for our race, I check my pulse it was 120.

**76Bonneville** · 12-03-2013, 08:45 PM

Originally Posted by Sharp shooter

I get what you're saying Ron. He had pretty much nothing to offer the live feed, but I wouldn't view him as a real "representative" of HotBoat. He did make me laugh a couple of times, but for the most part his lack of respect of the competitors makes him look retarded. Like I said on the feed, he needs to go for a ride and have the fear of god put in him. That would take care of it.

If he rode with me, we wouldn't make it back. I'd have to make Kamakazi run with my copilot.
I am a Jap, so it would be the real deal.

**76Bonneville** · 12-03-2013, 09:21 PM

Originally Posted by SBS933

His early banning, just from his screen name should tell you. His constant jet boat remarks, were made with every intention of getting booted again. They came across as a child looking for attention. Good thread. I may have got caught up with question he asked, but i can't help that.

Forgot about the question.
They suck with low pressure and blow with high pressure.
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