I am not pointing the finger at any one person, just pointing out some of the attitude that is being felt around here.
There is some hating going on here and that is not what LOST is about.
It is about time that WE, LOST people, start to be the ones who welcome ALL to this hobby.
We are LOST because We were once (and still are in some eyes) the ones on the outside looking in. WE have been bashed as much or more than other Jeeps but we have also proven that our KJ's can play too & many times over.
I personally don't think we have anything left to prove and I too get tired of hearing about people putting us down but the truth is that not everyone is going to play nice.
It is up to US to change that. We should be the better persons and accept all vehicles to the game. Doing so has worked great for us for many years now in many areas and we have the people on our side to prove it.
WE do not have to be defensive any more. WE just need to accept that some don't get IT (YET) and when they look down on you just ask them to go wheeling or ask them for help or just start talking Jeeps and Jeeping. Break the ice however you can and then get to know those other Jeepers & off roaders.
Yeah not all of them will come around but in mine and many others experience, they are just like us and it only takes a little effort for them to realize it regardless of the vehicle we drive or what it says on the hood or side.
The bottom line is that every one of us that enjoys our Jeeps, or other 4x4's, and going out and using them is in a fight and we all need to join together as best as we can and fight back against those that would take your trails away. AND, I don't care if you don't go wheeling all that much either. Some day you might want to just go camping or fishing and find out that you can't get to that favorite spot you once visited w/ your family or friends because a trail was closed.
LOST will NO longer put up w/ bashing or BS about any other Jeep or 4x4. WE will be the ones to be different and accepting of others and if YOU don't like It, You don't have to click on the LOST KJ's link any more.
Please note that like I said before. I am not talking to any one person and this is not in response to any one post or thread. This is in response to the whole forum and a note to everyone here. WE are going to change our ways or be asked to leave. I say that about 99.5% of US get IT and we just need to get back to IT and work to better this forum and OUR hobby.
Thanks and Please continue to enjoy the LOST forum!!
Note: This is a cross post from the 4x4 section, "NC 4x4 "Hating" on KJ's" thread.
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