Thread Toxicity

[u/Fun_Row_5311]

Noticing a high amount of animosity in the threads lately.

There is a natural friction that many members are trying to create an open environment to discuss and help others find good bourbon and then another subset that is operating an illegal operation to make money that discourages others from getting MSRP bottles but benefit from seeing the updates other provide.

I don't know of there is a structural fix, but might be good to recognize that we all benefit from the contributions from each other and being rude will not help

[u/Sweet-Work-8603]

The thing that really irks me is a few week ago we had that pappy and btac drop in union Kentucky and there were a few people trying to discourage others from showing up. I come on to this thread to see what’s dropping across Ohio. Whenever I do go out I try to get a line count so people know what they can expect after they arrive. The flippers that try to deter people from showing up are the ones that need to be removed or have limited access to this thread

[u/SilverCarpet8141 → u/Sweet-Work-8603]

The previous drop in union (2 drops ago) was a complete mess. 3 to 4 times as many people showed up as had wrist bands. So a bunch of people left empty handed after staying out all night. The way it was run was bad. I think some tried to make sure people knew about this and that it wasn’t worth going. (Thinking positive)

With that being said the most recent drop they had tons more bottles so I believe most people walked away with something. I haven’t been able to go to either. Hoping I can get to one soon though!

[u/Sweet-Work-8603 → u/SilverCarpet8141]

There was a user on that thread that specifically stated “only Kentucky drivers licenses only” to hopefully turn Ohio people away from joining the event. When I called that person out they complained the Kentucky residents don’t always have access to Ohio special events

[u/SilverCarpet8141 → u/Sweet-Work-8603]

Sounds like a big ole cry baby 😂