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I’m not posting to add fuel to the fire, and sometimes my mouth gets me in trouble, but I think a few things do need to be said about “Rules is Rules”, along with a few other comments. First, during the first meeting last year of members, each member having a copy of the proposed rules in their hand, no one complained about or had any change suggestions to “DISPUTES TO BE SETTLED BY A 3-PERSON DISPUTE COMMITTE. A 3 PERSON DISPUTE COMMITTEE WILL BE APPOINTED TO SERVE FOR THE PULLING SEASON. AT THE END OF EACH SEASON 1 PERSON WILL ROTATE OFF THE COMMITTEE AND ANOTHER WILL BE SELECTED BY THE PREVIOUS 3 PERSON COMMITTEE TO SERVE. IN THE EVENT ONE OF THE DISPUTE COMMITTEE MEMBERS IS NOT AT A TRACTOR PULL THEN 1 PERSON WILL BE SELECTED FROM THE MEMBERS TO SERVE FOR THAT DAY". So, if anyone had a problem with, or did not understand, how the Dispute Committee members were to be ‘appointed’, then something should have been said then. If someone has a problem with the ‘appointed’ dispute committee members, then something should have been said earlier in the season, requesting that members have a say in the problem area. (And for those of you who will probably say “the request would be squashed”, then if that were to happen, then the person(s) with the problem need to pack up and leave, and go pull somewhere else – I certainly would.) Secondly, as was in the same proposed rules and without any complaints or suggested changes “WHEN YOU PROTEST SOMEONE THEN THEIR TRACTOR OR TRUCK AND YOUR TRACTOR OR TRUCK WILL BE CHECKED ALSO.” Something that probably needs to be added to that, as is in other organization’s rules is “A PROTEST MUST BE MADE BEFORE THE CLASS IS OVER AND BEFORE THE POSITIONS ARE ANNOUNCED. THE PROTESTOR’S TRACTOR WILL BE CHECKED FIRST. THE PROTEST WILL BE RESOLVED BY THE DISPUTE COMMITTEE MEMBERS, THE PROTESTOR AND THE PROTESTEE, AND IF NECESSARY, THE PULL WILL COME TO A HALT UNTIL THE DISPUTE IS RESOLVED.” This post is NOT to side with, or point fingers at anyone, including York, Big Daddy, DR, Wildman, the Plyler’s, or even my other half. I’ve been pulling for 2 1/2 seasons and have always had a good time. I have enjoyed meeting new people and seeing some really good competition. I have only had the opportunity to pull 4 times outside of SATPA. During those NON-SATPA pulls, I can say that I didn’t agree with everything the other organizations did, but I did NOT get on this board to slander or libel anyone in those organizations. And given the opportunity, I will pull again with those same organizations, until I find that I have been wronged (i.e. being who I am, not what I have). I will say that I am confused why anyone would continue to come and pull with SATPA if they don’t enjoy themselves. If convenience were the only reason I went tractor pulling, I’d certainly find something better to do with my life! As DR, Sr stated in his post about last Saturday’s pull “...it was still fun and that’s what it’s all about any way”. If you’re not having fun, then why not stay home or go find something else you consider fun. What has made this sport turn ugly seems to be people who complain just to complain; people that don’t want to openly speak their minds, face to face; people that don’t want to compromise; and, people who just have to “hear” crap in order to light a fire. This comment is not a reflection on any organizations outside NC & SC - I’m only referring to those in the so-called local organizations. Maybe we need someone to develop a Tractor Pulling Whining Board similar to the Tractor Bashing Board. That might help alleviate some of the stress so many people are encountering. Have a nice day! Linda
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