ridecamp@endurance.net: RE: The Effects of Attitude

RE: The Effects of Attitude

tish_s@erc.montana.edu
Tue, 14 Oct 1997 11:56:30 -0600

Hi Lynnette,

Thanks for your letter!

I think that my points could be for most people in general. My concern
is that our sport is so small, we need the positivity to make it grow.
There are some wonderful volunteers out there and people that are still
doing rides and businesses that are in for the long haul. I know many
of them, and they say that it isn't rosy. Love of the sport is their
motivation.

We just need to support those who put in efforts. I think the Ride Camp
is great. Look at what Steph is giving us....it is awesome. There
really is so much good. The nutrition and training posts are great, I
follow them all!!!!

Da store was out a beeg boxes of Tide so I jus got a leetle one this
time!!

Take Care,
Tish

> -----Original Message-----
> From: Lynette Helgeson [SMTP:helgeson@lansford.ndak.net]
> Sent: Monday, October 13, 1997 9:33 PM
> To: tish_s@erc.montana.edu
> Cc: ridecamp-d@endurance.net
> Subject: Re: The Effects of Attitude
>
>
>
> tish_s@erc.montana.edu wrote:
>
> > Usually I lurk but had to speak up.
> >
> > I have seen complaints about Trail Blazer.
> > I have seen complaints about the Cosequin Challenge.
> > I have seen complaints about the ROC.
> > I have seen complaints about SPAM.
> > I have seen bashing of the Kanavys.
> > I have seen nastiness towards Teddy.
> > All on this list.....
> >
> > How does the negativity affect you?
>
> The only time that complaining is constructive is when it is done
> tosomeone
> who can do something about it. If someone is upset about
> the way that a ride is marked or something else about the ride and
> all they do is complain to everyone else but the ride manager then
> the complain is a waste of time and energy for everyone and will
> always cause hard feelings. But if the comments are directed to the
> manager in a positive and helpful way such as" I know this is your
> first ride and we really appreciate your efforts. Some of us had a
> problem with the way the trail was marked and I would like to know
> if you would be interested in some suggestions on marking the trail
> or maybe some help with it on the next ride, you surely are going to
> put on another ride because this was a great ride, had a lot of
> fun......"
> You get my meaning. This way the complaining produces some
> positive results inside of just bad feelings.
>
> > I have been considering putting on rides again. The criticisms I am
> > seeing over and over on the Camp makes me think, Is it really worth
> it?
> > It is rare that someone makes a profit from a ride in the less
> populated
> > areas, which is really most of the country. Long hours are put in
> and
> > it is basically thankless. Gratitude has to come from within as the
> > critics outnumber the praisers.
>
> People are always fast to criticize instead of praise, but we are all
> guilty
> ofit. How many different products and services do we receive in our
> daily life. How many times have we stopped in the grocery store and
> tell
> the girl at the checkout that she is doing a good job, but let her
> overcharge
> you on something and we will be right there to complain! The mouth is
> a dangerous weapon and we must be careful how we use it. (In this case
> I would have to say fingers)
>
> It is a good thing that we have people like Trish to keep us all in
> line on
> this list. Thanks for the good insight Trish!
>
> Lynette
> in cold and snowy ND. But it is going to get up into the 70's by
> the end of the week. At least that is what the weatherman says, and
> they
> are always right, right?

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