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Originally posted by AnotherAZWriter:
..... Anyone who thinks otherwise is willing to sweep journalistic ethics under the rug....

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Originally posted by Frostbit:

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Originally posted by Dog Man:

I would like to see some more of the  "Yo Yo, Hater, Bitch stuff from Wojo and Wendell

Bitch ate my Moose stew and still calls me a hater. The stew had nothing to do with his balls swelling either.

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Originally posted by AnotherAZWriter:

Larry:

I would like stuff disclosed; is that too much to ask, esp when you read the FTC rule?

Every business on the planet has to provide disclosure except this one.

As for envy, I just got done having breakfast near my 75 foot pool. I am 53 and don't have to drive to an office anymore. I can hunt as much as I want; I shoot three times a week. I can post on AR at any time of the day since I work for no one. Like most people, I am exactly where I planned to be at this point in my life. Frankly, I don't want to hunt 1/4 as much as any full time writer, let alone CB. I have said this before, but I will say it again: I started my business (now plural) to have enough money to go hunting whenever I wanted. Ironically, I find business to be just as fun, if not more so, than hunting - it is like a real life game of monopoly. Last month I was absolutely ready to come home before my hunt was over.

This envy stuff every time a critical issue comes up is bullshit.

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Here you are Tony.

I will put the blame squarely on the PH who conducted the hunt, not Craig.

How many of us go to other countries and hunt relying on the honesty of the PH?

I certainly do.

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Originally posted by Hunting For Adventure:
I'm pretty easy going but this whole thread has me scratching my head and wondering. I guess I don't understand why anyone would give a rats behind if CB or anyone on his behalf (with or without consent) sold products to benefit a website for Craig. He could sell dirty underwear and i could give a crap less (pun intended). It has no bearing on my life, family or finances. I guess I don't get it.

Good Hunting,

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Originally posted by Omnivorous_Bob:

Probably the most well reasoned post on this subject!

Cheers,
Bob

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Originally posted by Bakes:
And those National Parks aren't well sign posted. Only one or two main roads into a lot of places have sign posts.

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Originally posted by AnotherAZWriter:
I don't know about the rest of you, but I was a lot happier two days ago than I am now.

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Originally posted by Grenadier:
I really feel sorry for Mr. Boddington. He is so well known that it draws out all sorts of admirers - ALL sorts. He seems to be a stand-up fellow and I think he has a big heart. I don't think he was taken advantage of but I do think he is a victim of the worst form of fan-warship. It is "favors" like the promotion site that he could really do better without.

Having his pictures, books, and articles shared by hundreds of thousands of consumers brings Mr. Boddington no little popularity. And with popularity comes a readership that grows to feel they know him personally. Some may even go beyond fan to fanatic. Once that line is crossed, people act out of emotion. After this experience, Mr. Boddington will, no doubt, be a little more wary of the calamity that can be brought by a well intentioned fan blinded from clear thought by the stars in his eyes.

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Originally posted by Dave Fulson:
Bwana B, I still have the sweaty Hornady cap I was wearing the day I shot that record book grysbok. I guess I could let it go, or trade it even for a used double gun, sports car, or the like. I prefer not to work in cash, and I would like you to submit your "trade" to Tim or Ivan as I do not want to be seen in the loop on this for obvious reasons.

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Originally posted by Dave Fulson:
Bwana B, I still have the sweaty Hornady cap I was wearing the day I shot that record book grysbok. I guess I could let it go, or trade it even for a used double gun, sports car, or the like. I prefer not to work in cash, and I would like you to submit your "trade" to Tim or Ivan as I do not want to be seen in the loop on this for obvious reasons.

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Originally posted by Todd Williams:
All very true except the one thing you seem to have missed. This Conrad fellow isn't simply a fan turned fanatic; one that Craig really doesn't know. Conrad is Craig's long time cameraman!! They know each other very well!!

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Originally posted by Dave Fulson:
SS, Well, it sits in a hermetically sealed display case for friends and family to enjoy. Before I sealed it up, I sprayed some 'Hi Karate' aftershave on it so the battle musk may be missing. BWana B, I hunt for fun, not record books or awards, so even though my grysbok may very well be the finest specimen of it's kind to ever come out of Africa,truly a world class achievement of Biblical scope it is not for sale. But like the great Kilimanjaro elephant of legend, the true facts will be obscured and shrouded in myth, as I am very private in that way. But you can touch history through the cap! How 'bout your Royal grade Holland & Holland .600?

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It is interesting how BIG the opinion of the AR posters really is, of course it is big only in our opinion. It is very interesting when talking with many hunters that don't even know this board exists.

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Originally posted by Dave Fulson:
Trying to keep my mouth shut here...more glue please..lots more.

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Originally posted by Grenadier:

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Originally posted by Todd Williams:
All very true except the one thing you seem to have missed. This Conrad fellow isn't simply a fan turned fanatic; one that Craig really doesn't know. Conrad is Craig's long time cameraman!! They know each other very well!!

Todd,

I did see that but it doesn't change a thing. In fact, the cameraman probably feels more of a personal and emotional attachment, rather than professional, just because of their interaction. Celebrities get all kinds of hangers-on and groupies, very often from among the crew.

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Originally posted by Dave Fulson:
The ability to do so does not mean it is best to do so. I logged on responded ONLY when accused by his ' proud friend' and it was directed at CE , no one else. This is not my thread, not directed at or created by me, so I will keep my private thoughts private. If Craig, or anyone else who is an AR member can get public funding for a private, for profit business, all the power to them. Seriously. You will not see me, or my company try it, but it is as you say a free market and a free internet. About the money you ask? I assure you there is not enough money in Texas to lure me into a mess like this. My word on that.

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Celebrities get all kinds of hangers-on and groupies,

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Originally posted by Dave Fulson:
Trade you straight up for my Hornady cap? The lawyers can handle the details. My security team can stand down at a moments notice ( it is in a vault similar to the Oceans Eleven casino scene) and they can meet your security team, make the switch, and get my new treasure straight back to my underground vault.

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Originally posted by Bill/Oregon:
Boddington is still a fine writer and a gentleman in my book. I wish I could claim 1 percent of his personal experiences hunting.

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Originally posted by MJines:

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Originally posted by Grenadier:

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Originally posted by Todd Williams:
All very true except the one thing you seem to have missed. This Conrad fellow isn't simply a fan turned fanatic; one that Craig really doesn't know. Conrad is Craig's long time cameraman!! They know each other very well!!

Todd,

I did see that but it doesn't change a thing. In fact, the cameraman probably feels more of a personal and emotional attachment, rather than professional, just because of their interaction. Celebrities get all kinds of hangers-on and groupies, very often from among the crew.

I think Todd's point was simply that given the relationship between the cameraman and Craig, the notion that this was all being done without Craig's knowledge and endorsement is disingenuous (and flat wrong given the comments on Boddington's Facebook page that have been removed). Again, my only issue with Craig doing this is that it is demeaning and embarrassing, and if he wants to raise money for a website, skip a hunt or sell a rifle.

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