I think, in addition to the reasons above, it's a habit cultivated by the majority of social media platforms. Many people, particularly young people, have never been on a forum that's privately owned by an active member who's available and responds to individuals! Most platforms, even the interest-specific sites, are pretty corporate and anonymous, so it might never even occur to such a person to try contacting the owner or mod directly.

Trapperman is special. I think many people are surprised to realize (if they last long enough) it's a lot more than just another special-interest website. It's a community going back decades, dedicated to a legacy going back centuries, with literal legends of the trade right here among us. Not to mention hundreds, if not thousands of people actually know each other in person. T-man is pretty unique on the internet, IMO, and I consider myself blessed to be a part of it. Thanks Paul.

Interesting thread, whining about whiners ?

whiners are gonna whine, its what they do. dont waste valuable time trying to figure out what went wrong in their lives, that made them that way. theres too many good people on here to concentrate on, and be thankful for, than to waste time worrying about the "others".

I poured quite a few Walmart stores. Concrete guys make bricklayers seem kind and cultured.

I don't read the original post that way. It was in fact a question. Whining is a thing, It happens, obviously tough to understand even though it's common. Your post could be read as " Whiner whining about whiners whining"....Lol

Most are looking for attention,they get plenty when they complain about how things are on here. Negative attention doesn't seem to really bother them.
After all even negative attention(to them) is better than,no attention.
Tom

Our friends were over for dinner and said they overheard a conversation between thier daughter and mine, my daughter said don't get lippy or your dad will make you work all day. When I asked her about it she said I told her her back muscles were connected to her lip muscles, and if your back is tired enough your lips will quit flapping. Send them whinners over here Paul I'll find them something to do.LoL

Your site, your rules, before you've given people the ax I've seen you chime in and give them a chance to correct themselves. This site is fantastic, Thank you. As far as some people go.... Dad always said "I'll give you enough rope to hang yourself with if that's what you want boy".

Some people are natural born whiners.
I dont blame you at all for turfing them-hard to take people always whining/complaining about almost everything.
I think you are fairly lenient with them.

Some people wouldn't be happy if you hung them with a new rope. It's their nature to whine and complain.