Is Yotatech's Tread Lightly member/partner status in Jeopardy?
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OK, so I've read through the thread and got the jist... Tread Lightly... stay on the trail... minimal environmental impact... blah blah blah.... What I need to understand is why Uberyota was given a temp ban.
He posted pictures and admitted to going off the trail.
OK, so if anyone were to post pics of themselves driving off the trail, then they are to be banned? I don't think that is the proper course of action. I understand that being a part of Yotatech is a privelege and it's one that I'd like to keep. So I need to know if I go posting pics or telling stories where I'm not in full compliance with Tread Lightly, am I gonna get denied the privelege (aka BANNED)? And yes, this has everything to do with this thread because it helps shed light on the relationship of Yotatech and Tread Lightly.
And in my personal opinion... I think it's the Moderators' jobs to mod and censor YOTATECH, not the way that its members offroad.
He posted pictures and admitted to going off the trail.
OK, so if anyone were to post pics of themselves driving off the trail, then they are to be banned? I don't think that is the proper course of action. I understand that being a part of Yotatech is a privelege and it's one that I'd like to keep. So I need to know if I go posting pics or telling stories where I'm not in full compliance with Tread Lightly, am I gonna get denied the privelege (aka BANNED)? And yes, this has everything to do with this thread because it helps shed light on the relationship of Yotatech and Tread Lightly.
And in my personal opinion... I think it's the Moderators' jobs to mod and censor YOTATECH, not the way that its members offroad.
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I think alot of the problems could be solved, like many others in today's society with education. I remember when I was just starting to drive, I didn't know about tread lightly, I didn't respect private property, but I found this site and started to learn, and as you learn about wheeling and gain experience you have a greater respect and knowledge about the land you're using and the fact that it is a privilage (sp?) to use it.
I personally am strongly against lobbying. The groups who can raise the most money get their way, not those in majority, or those in the right. But there is little I can do about that. The best thing we as a 4wheeling community, is to be commited to educating anyone that is interested in the sport about doing it right, and doing it safely. Let just about anyone with a 4x4 that you are acquainted with know about tread lightly and refer them to our site or one that will teach them similar things about smart 4wheeling.
As some have already mentioned, It's not just about the enviornment (I don't personally care so much about that), as it is about protecting our PRIVILAGE (sp? again) to wheel.
I personally am strongly against lobbying. The groups who can raise the most money get their way, not those in majority, or those in the right. But there is little I can do about that. The best thing we as a 4wheeling community, is to be commited to educating anyone that is interested in the sport about doing it right, and doing it safely. Let just about anyone with a 4x4 that you are acquainted with know about tread lightly and refer them to our site or one that will teach them similar things about smart 4wheeling.
As some have already mentioned, It's not just about the enviornment (I don't personally care so much about that), as it is about protecting our PRIVILAGE (sp? again) to wheel.
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Originally Posted by 4x4spaz
OK, so I've read through the thread and got the jist... Tread Lightly... stay on the trail... minimal environmental impact... blah blah blah.... What I need to understand is why Uberyota was given a temp ban.
He posted pictures and admitted to going off the trail.
OK, so if anyone were to post pics of themselves driving off the trail, then they are to be banned? I don't think that is the proper course of action. I understand that being a part of Yotatech is a privelege and it's one that I'd like to keep. So I need to know if I go posting pics or telling stories where I'm not in full compliance with Tread Lightly, am I gonna get denied the privelege (aka BANNED)? And yes, this has everything to do with this thread because it helps shed light on the relationship of Yotatech and Tread Lightly.
And in my personal opinion... I think it's the Moderators' jobs to mod and censor YOTATECH, not the way that its members offroad.
He posted pictures and admitted to going off the trail.
OK, so if anyone were to post pics of themselves driving off the trail, then they are to be banned? I don't think that is the proper course of action. I understand that being a part of Yotatech is a privelege and it's one that I'd like to keep. So I need to know if I go posting pics or telling stories where I'm not in full compliance with Tread Lightly, am I gonna get denied the privelege (aka BANNED)? And yes, this has everything to do with this thread because it helps shed light on the relationship of Yotatech and Tread Lightly.
And in my personal opinion... I think it's the Moderators' jobs to mod and censor YOTATECH, not the way that its members offroad.
Yes, you will be temp or full banned if you describe (in words or pics) that you went off a marked trail. here is the rule below:
9. Tread Lightly!
To ensure the future of off-roading, YotaTech.com promotes the values of Tread Lightly. Posting about trespassing, making illegal trails/bypasses, littering, polluting, etc will not be tolerated. This includes posting about going wheeling in an area you do not know is 100% legal. Ignorance is not an excuse. This is a banishable offense. For more info go to www.treadlightly.org.
And speaking for myself here: i don't want to be associated with a group that tolerates going off the trails and/or making trails where they are not supposed to. for example, i dont want to drive 4-5 hours, waste $200 on gas and get up to a trail only to be denied access or given some b.s. excuse by the forest service because they know that the YT guys are known for "blazing their own trails", so to speak. you think the forest service doesn't monitor large groups coming up to their parks on the internet? think again.
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I edited my original post because this is a debate and not a place to throw poo. Apologies.
You may pay taxes, but you can't use the land any old way you want. Different lands have different rules. You can do things in national forrests that you can't do in National Parks, and state parks have different guidelines as well. You can't do what you want, and the greenies don't have a case if we keep our impact to a minimum. Driving on a pre cut trail is acceptable use, it's when the whole area gets eroded from off trail driving that the enviro's have a case. No lawmaker will pass a law shuting down a trail that has no more impact than what is driven on the trail. Has to be a reason, and you are giving them more and more.
However, i have to ask something to the opponents of Tread Lightly that have posted here and in the other thread: Why are you here? I do not mean this in a dissrespectful way, nor in a condescending way, but merely to satisfy curiosity and to pose a suggestion. This board is a moderate offroad board, it has specific rules designed to promote conservative wheeling practices, and a polite, easy to like, atmosphere. You guys seem much more suited to Pirate. There aren't really rules there, or i should say, they are loosely enforced, and thats not nessesarily a bad thing. JamesD, 4x4spaz, this site doesn't seem to be to your liking, as it promotes things you do not like, nor believe in. We would like to see you change your ways, and helping in the effort we are trying to promote, but I do not believe that you will. I'm sure you are on pirate already, why not stay exclusively there? I only suggest this because it doesn't seem that your YotaTech experience is enjoyable to you, that this place is too soft. Again, no disrespect, but hoping to promote a better 4x4 board time for all.
I'm just tired of this. I have fun when i wheel, and i stay on the trail. I don't have a cool bling bling truck, its old, and it goes along well with great mileage. I see pics of guys i know of, but don't know personally, here in colorado with some of the most capable, and the most mashed up, trucks doing just fine staying on the trails, and no one here has trucks that well equiped. All anyone who promotes this cause is asking is that you stay on the trail. Until a law is passed that says we can't cross streams, then crossing them when the trail goes accross them is okay. It has been designated by the powers that be that the crossing there is okay. We are not hippocrites, we just want what will keep as many trails open for as long as possible, and i don't see how this inconvienences poeple to the point where they can no longer stay on the trail. Why is that? Why is it such a burden to do what we ask? I can' figure it out.
You may pay taxes, but you can't use the land any old way you want. Different lands have different rules. You can do things in national forrests that you can't do in National Parks, and state parks have different guidelines as well. You can't do what you want, and the greenies don't have a case if we keep our impact to a minimum. Driving on a pre cut trail is acceptable use, it's when the whole area gets eroded from off trail driving that the enviro's have a case. No lawmaker will pass a law shuting down a trail that has no more impact than what is driven on the trail. Has to be a reason, and you are giving them more and more.
However, i have to ask something to the opponents of Tread Lightly that have posted here and in the other thread: Why are you here? I do not mean this in a dissrespectful way, nor in a condescending way, but merely to satisfy curiosity and to pose a suggestion. This board is a moderate offroad board, it has specific rules designed to promote conservative wheeling practices, and a polite, easy to like, atmosphere. You guys seem much more suited to Pirate. There aren't really rules there, or i should say, they are loosely enforced, and thats not nessesarily a bad thing. JamesD, 4x4spaz, this site doesn't seem to be to your liking, as it promotes things you do not like, nor believe in. We would like to see you change your ways, and helping in the effort we are trying to promote, but I do not believe that you will. I'm sure you are on pirate already, why not stay exclusively there? I only suggest this because it doesn't seem that your YotaTech experience is enjoyable to you, that this place is too soft. Again, no disrespect, but hoping to promote a better 4x4 board time for all.
I'm just tired of this. I have fun when i wheel, and i stay on the trail. I don't have a cool bling bling truck, its old, and it goes along well with great mileage. I see pics of guys i know of, but don't know personally, here in colorado with some of the most capable, and the most mashed up, trucks doing just fine staying on the trails, and no one here has trucks that well equiped. All anyone who promotes this cause is asking is that you stay on the trail. Until a law is passed that says we can't cross streams, then crossing them when the trail goes accross them is okay. It has been designated by the powers that be that the crossing there is okay. We are not hippocrites, we just want what will keep as many trails open for as long as possible, and i don't see how this inconvienences poeple to the point where they can no longer stay on the trail. Why is that? Why is it such a burden to do what we ask? I can' figure it out.
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"please share your thoughts in an appropriate respectable manner. This post is meant to be a discussion used to educate and determine/clarify a community perspective on Tread Lightly guidelines since it appears that we all do not agree...please
Yep pretty much failed that simple task.
Name calling
Threats
Ect ect
Where was the educational points?
What have we learned?
Turned into a "shouting match"
Close it .
need well mannered debate, not back and forth bickering.
Yep pretty much failed that simple task.
Name calling
Threats
Ect ect
Where was the educational points?
What have we learned?
Turned into a "shouting match"
Close it .
need well mannered debate, not back and forth bickering.
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Originally Posted by reggie 00
"please share your thoughts in an appropriate respectable manner. This post is meant to be a discussion used to educate and determine/clarify a community perspective on Tread Lightly guidelines since it appears that we all do not agree...please
Yep pretty much failed that simple task.
Name calling
Threats
Ect ect
Where was the educational points?
What have we learned?
Turned into a "shouting match"
Close it .
need well mannered debate, not back and forth bickering.
Yep pretty much failed that simple task.
Name calling
Threats
Ect ect
Where was the educational points?
What have we learned?
Turned into a "shouting match"
Close it .
need well mannered debate, not back and forth bickering.
I know I have learned a lot from reading this thread. It educates people on how important this is. It's obvious that Thread Lightly can easily be undermined, but it shouldn't be.
And compared to other threads, this is no shouting match. People here have edited their threads to remove their own mistakes. As I see it, it's not just shouting, it's very heated discussion which goes out of line since it's a very touchy topic. The longer this gets discussed, the more people it reaches so I'd wanna see it kept open.
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Originally Posted by 4x4spaz
OK, so I've read through the thread and got the jist... Tread Lightly... stay on the trail... minimal environmental impact... blah blah blah.... What I need to understand is why Uberyota was given a temp ban.
He posted pictures and admitted to going off the trail.
OK, so if anyone were to post pics of themselves driving off the trail, then they are to be banned? I don't think that is the proper course of action. I understand that being a part of Yotatech is a privelege and it's one that I'd like to keep. So I need to know if I go posting pics or telling stories where I'm not in full compliance with Tread Lightly, am I gonna get denied the privelege (aka BANNED)? And yes, this has everything to do with this thread because it helps shed light on the relationship of Yotatech and Tread Lightly.
And in my personal opinion... I think it's the Moderators' jobs to mod and censor YOTATECH, not the way that its members offroad.
He posted pictures and admitted to going off the trail.
OK, so if anyone were to post pics of themselves driving off the trail, then they are to be banned? I don't think that is the proper course of action. I understand that being a part of Yotatech is a privelege and it's one that I'd like to keep. So I need to know if I go posting pics or telling stories where I'm not in full compliance with Tread Lightly, am I gonna get denied the privelege (aka BANNED)? And yes, this has everything to do with this thread because it helps shed light on the relationship of Yotatech and Tread Lightly.
And in my personal opinion... I think it's the Moderators' jobs to mod and censor YOTATECH, not the way that its members offroad.
The title of the sub-forum is Trip Planning, Trail Reports-Photos & Land Usage-Responsibility. What in uber's post showed off road responsibility? I'll refer you to Corey's post on the matter:
This is my final say on this.
Tread lightly we adhere to on this forum.
If you can not abide by it, get out now.
Tread lightly we adhere to on this forum.
If you can not abide by it, get out now.
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I do have a question, was Uberyota allowed to defend himself? Did he admit the trail was illegal? For example, if that was his private property, it doesn't matter as much, he can do what he wants. If I missed this I apologize.
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Originally Posted by JamesD
Nope. I haven't missed the point. They are cracking down on trails but it isn't the "greenies" that are doing it, it is private owners. I'am not worried about the greenies shutting down trails cause they are going to do it regaurdless so take your rig and go out and wheel.
The greenies are cracking down on the public wheeling areas, which is the areas which are free for your use. To say, "they will do it anyway" is irresponsible and again, just looking at today. Look at the big picture, if you had kids, wouldn't you like them to be able to enjoy your favorite hobby of wheeling? Well if you don't get involved, they will close everything and you and your kids will be SOL. Don't think they will stop. In the same way that we would like to see everything open to wheeling, they want to see everything closed to wheeling. I would rather take some responsibility and do my best to keep trails open. I can't understand why you wouldn't.
Well I got one hell of an idea, why don't all of the mods just delete threads containg pictures of off-road abuse so the "greenies" will not have anything to nail you for. This way it is a smaller chance they can catch anyone in the act. Also don't BAN someone for posting pictures of their OFF-ROAD truck being OFF ROAD!! Just delete the god damn thread and throw him a PM!! I know it is a crazy idea!
Nah I don't throw garbage on the trail, I usually burn it in the campfire.
You pay taxes, right? Do you consider your hard earned money that you pay the state a privaledge? Or is it a right to use the land since you helped pay for it?
They are your ideals I guess. Fanatics? You please who you want to please, that is your business. Also where do you get this idea that I throw garbage around?
The earth has been here for billions of years, it isn't going anywhere in the next 100, we are maybe, but the earth isn't and those "greenies" are going to take it away regaurdless of what we do to keep it "right" so go out and have fun and don't [edited] anyones personal property and you most likely be ok.
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Perhaps you should look into the issues more. Here in New England the East Coast 4 Wheel Drive Association and all their member clubs work with both private land owners AND local government to get trails opened, keep trails open, and reopen previously closed trails. We participate in new trail cuts, trail maintenance, and trail cleanups. The EC4WDA and it's member clubs have managed to get many trails opened for use in this area and have fought to keep other trails from being closed, very successfully I might add. They have made MA and CT understand that wheelers need a place to go and have actually made great strides in convincing the government in the area to open areas for OHV use. So you are completely wrong, the greenies will not take it away regardless, they will only take it away if you let them.
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Originally Posted by Intrepid
I do have a question, was Uberyota allowed to defend himself? Did he admit the trail was illegal? For example, if that was his private property, it doesn't matter as much, he can do what he wants. If I missed this I apologize.
AFAIK it was public land - Rose Pass Trail I believe.
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Its not really your decision to make. Look, there will be no more debate on this issue. Yotatech is a member of Tread Lightly, and its expected that members abide by their principles. As Corey said, if you don't like it, you can go elsewhere.
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Originally Posted by Godzilla
You mean uberyota got a temp ban for dropping into the creek? Hopefully more was said in unseen communication that warranted that.
Feel free to reread these Yotatech forum rules AS MANY TIMES AS REQUIRED for it to sink in:
Rule #9 - Tread Lightly!
This has become pertinent as well:To ensure the future of off-roading, YotaTech.com promotes the values of Tread Lightly. Posting about trespassing, making illegal trails/bypasses, littering, polluting, etc will not be tolerated. This includes posting about going wheeling in an area you do not know is 100% legal. Ignorance is not an excuse. This is a banishable offense. For more info go to www.treadlightly.org.
Rule #8 - Mocking or flaming the owners/staff
Not only did UBER post pictures of destroying a stream bank, he also had the gall to defend his actions. If he'd have eaten a little crow, removed the pics and apologized, this debate would have been quite a bit different. If I had my way, every member supporting UBER's position would have also been banned also. Maybe next time...We will not tolerate any mocking or flaming of the staff. This includes but is not limited to:
a. Posting the contents of a "Private Message" in public view of one you have received either from an admin or moderator.
b. Arguing with mods publicly over a ruling on a member.
c. Pleading for the return of a banned member (permanent ban is FOR LIFE, get over it)
a. Posting the contents of a "Private Message" in public view of one you have received either from an admin or moderator.
b. Arguing with mods publicly over a ruling on a member.
c. Pleading for the return of a banned member (permanent ban is FOR LIFE, get over it)
I'm all for a healthy debate about the topic at hand, what is bothersome to the majority of the members is the tenacity with which some misguided members argue their shortsighted viewpoints. However, I find comfort in with the lack of common sense these folks are exhibitiing, that a Darwin award-like fate eventually awaits them.
In a nutshell, take these disscenting views with a grain of salt and consider the source. Most of you know what is the "right" thing to do.
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If I had my way, every member supporting UBER's position would have also been banned also. Maybe next time...
I'm surprised you mods put up with what you do...and that it took you as long as it did. Yours is a thankless service. We have way too many crybabies as of late.
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Ban em all...
J/K but I'm glad to see the thread reopened. It is a difficult subject, and its hard not to get angry at folks who are dissagreeing, and personal attacks are difficult to restrain oneself from.
Something to keep in mind. We aren't the enemy. We promote this becasue we like to wheel, and we like to do so responsibly and legally. We aren't the ones closing the trails, so stop fighting us. You want to get pissed at tread lightly, go fight the Sierra Club, not Yotatech. Fighting with us is like if the Army was Fighting with the Marines, we're on the same side in the end. I think that point has been lost amongst the flinging of poo and the arguing of intelligence. Keep it in perspective eh?
J/K but I'm glad to see the thread reopened. It is a difficult subject, and its hard not to get angry at folks who are dissagreeing, and personal attacks are difficult to restrain oneself from.
Something to keep in mind. We aren't the enemy. We promote this becasue we like to wheel, and we like to do so responsibly and legally. We aren't the ones closing the trails, so stop fighting us. You want to get pissed at tread lightly, go fight the Sierra Club, not Yotatech. Fighting with us is like if the Army was Fighting with the Marines, we're on the same side in the end. I think that point has been lost amongst the flinging of poo and the arguing of intelligence. Keep it in perspective eh?
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Brilliant!
I applaud the staff for a thorough and reasonable response on this matter.
We are all responsible for the actions we, as indivuals, take. We are also responsible for preventing and stopping other foolishness.
As a recap:
Do not do destructive things, post pictures of them on the net, say it is all right and then insist on being in an alternate reality.
Long live the Benevolent Dictatorship!!!
I applaud the staff for a thorough and reasonable response on this matter.
We are all responsible for the actions we, as indivuals, take. We are also responsible for preventing and stopping other foolishness.
As a recap:
Do not do destructive things, post pictures of them on the net, say it is all right and then insist on being in an alternate reality.
Long live the Benevolent Dictatorship!!!
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wow, In no way was i trying to be confronting, or however you interpreted it as. Just merely asking what was going on, not pleading for an unbanning, or whatever. As for the rules section I have not visited those since I began here, so i was unaware the tread lightly rule was added. Is ignorance an excuse for the law, no not at all. But i'll be sure to visit the rules section more frequently to keep myself out of trouble.
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Great job Corey, Cebby, TDiddy on enforcing the rules and standards that Yota Tech has pledged. I knew a long time ago that this was a great place to hang out and meet like minded individuals. Tread Lightly isn't just a "Tree Hugger" thing to me. It is the only way to ensure we can pass down to our kids and their kids the freedom we have to enjoy the great outdoors. Wheeling is just a bonus in my book.
It appears several lessons were brought out for members to review. I am glad to see this has finally taken a turn for what I would hope to be a positive outcome. Just a suggestion....Make ALL NEW MEMBERS visit the rules site before being able to post. That way they can not say they didn't know. I have been on other forums which enforce such a policy. Just my 2 cents.
It appears several lessons were brought out for members to review. I am glad to see this has finally taken a turn for what I would hope to be a positive outcome. Just a suggestion....Make ALL NEW MEMBERS visit the rules site before being able to post. That way they can not say they didn't know. I have been on other forums which enforce such a policy. Just my 2 cents.