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They allow the forum to be read by non members, but to post you have to be a member. That's fair enough, it would end up in chaos if it were a free for all.

I suppose if they really want to know what the wider angling population thinks, though, they will have to read what you think about any discissions on the AT forum, on open forums like this one.

There are a few good topics that have been started on the AT forum already. Some of them are asking for ideas.

Turn it into an open forum for the masses, or keep it a closed shop, really need spelling out does it? Don't see any real free for all's on here do we chaps.

All they need is a Newt.

This post has been edited by barry luxton: Dec 20 2009, 02:34 PM

So, if you don't pay, then you can't play. I thought they were supposed to be representing all anglers?

As Barry said, we don't have much of a problem on AN, so what is the AT afraid of?

Den

Let's face it, they just want money.

"No representation without taxation"

Or is it the other way around?

Just like the SACN!

I've been following the AT forum for a few days now, and the only view I've seen that comes even close to mine, is that of Steves. Most of the rest seems to consist of 'back slapping', and sycophantic posts, congratulating the 'powers that be'. As more join I hope the discussions will become more focused on the needs of the 'ordinary' angler, though that is doubtful, because they don't seem to recognise the term.
I can see why they don't want non members on the forum, because if they did, some of the topics would lead to some very 'sharp' exchanges. I'm thinking along the lines of "compulsory membership of the AT".
I'm finding it interesting reading the likes of 'King' Arthur, and his view on todays angling 'problems', and his ideas of solutions for them.

I have to say that what I've seem so far has not changed my opinion of the Trust one bit.

John.

What do i need that the at can give me help with as a rsa. I'm at a loss to think of one item, perhaps someone can tell me.

More and bigger fish, no defra and the eu are looking after that for me. And no i don't want carparks ( i pay the council for that), bogs, na, most of my fishing is on a boat, bucket and chuck it. Any thing else.


Bet if i gave the at a cheque for 20 quid, whats the chances they would send it straight back. snigger.

This post has been edited by barry luxton: Dec 20 2009, 08:00 PM

I'm sorry Barry, but I always thought of you as an extraordinary angler.
Maybe the AT can promise you a bigger bucket. Would that be any good?

John.

I registered for the forum on line here Saturday, I thought it would be computer generated but it obviously isn't. I don't expect them to work weekends but I expected to have my password yesterday. Unfortunately they have inherited the apathy from the NFSA and they are living up to it. Lots of promises but no action. If they don't have the staff to do the job, say so, don't make excuses, it just annoys people.

Hello Norm, how the devil are you? Hope santa brings you lots of fishy stuff for christmas.