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Fishing in British Columbia => Fishing Reports => Members' Fishing Reports => Topic started by: Rodney on January 09, 2011, 01:45:10 PM

Title: FISHING REPORT SECTION, PLEASE READ GUIDELINES!
Post by: Rodney on January 09, 2011, 01:45:10 PM
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BC Conservation Officers
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Title: Commenting on Fish Handling in Reports threads.
Post by: marmot on October 06, 2011, 10:38:11 AM
I think that people need to recognize the importance of accepting constructive criticism.  It enables learning while its negative counterpart, defensive behaviour, limits knowledge and encourages ignorance.

In many report threads, posters who attach photos demonstrating poor fish handling skills are criticized for doing so.  This is a good thing, but it can turn into a bad thing.  Both the O.P. and following contributors need to realize a few things if they want to have a worthwhile discussion.  I have a few suggestions that I'd like to make and hopefully those reading today can take note.  They are simple suggestions.

To the original poster:

1.  Don't make excuses.  Making an excuse is an outright rejection of constructive criticism.  It's better to just keep quiet and register what is being said.
2.  Ignore non-constructive criticism.  It is a waste of your time to listen to the many people that will jump on you after mob mentality sets in.  It happens here all the time.
3.  Learn and move on, thank the person who pointed it out respectfully.  We all make mistakes.

To potential critics:

1.  As was demonstrated in a recent thread started by Damien (nice fish by the way), it is possible to provide constructive criticism in a mature manner that people will be receptive to. 
2.  Don't be afraid, if nobody has done so already, to speak up.  Fish handling skills are important and a public thread allows many people who may not know better to learn from the mistakes of others.
3.  Once it's been addressed the poster does not have to hear it again and again and again.  The more it is repeated the less receptive the original poster will be to constructive criticism.
4.  Realize that your comments reflect on yourself more so than the person you are commenting "against".


We all want to see improved fish handling out there.  Following some basic common sense and courtesy can turn a pic of poor fish handling into a learning opportunity.

that's all
Title: Re: Commenting on Fish Handling in Reports threads.
Post by: DionJL on October 06, 2011, 10:48:26 AM
I'm going to move this to the reports section and sticky it. Great post.
Title: Re: Commenting on Fish Handling in Reports threads.
Post by: Tex on October 06, 2011, 10:53:20 AM
Great post, marmot, I entirely agree with pretty much everything you've laid out here.

Quote from: marmot on October 06, 2011, 10:38:11 AM
3.  Once it's been addressed the poster does not have to hear it again and again and again.  The more it is repeated the less receptive the original poster will be to constructive criticism.

This is one that I myself am often guilty of not considering.  I will remember this going forward, thanks for the suggestion.
:D
Tex
Title: Re: Commenting on Fish Handling in Reports threads.
Post by: clarki on October 07, 2011, 10:13:21 AM
Well said, marmot
Title: Re: Commenting on Fish Handling in Reports threads.
Post by: Matt on October 16, 2011, 06:08:03 PM
Good post.
Title: Re: Commenting on Fish Handling in Reports threads.
Post by: Riverman on November 19, 2011, 07:07:43 AM
One hundred percent.Thank you. :)
Title: Re: Commenting on Fish Handling in Reports threads.
Post by: loveforstellies on December 25, 2011, 03:31:48 PM
Well said and great post!! I think some of the points in this post apply also to life in general.  :)