Brent: I am very happy to hear of this change in policy. It is important to create a sense of responsibility for the hurtful and harsh words that have been thrown around in the comment section of the site. Freedom of speech is important and one of our constitutional rights, however morality should come in to play as well. I have only visited the Pilot site three times in the past and every time I was incredibly shocked by the comments that were posted. I mentioned this in a post the other day, but I am sure that people would take more responsibility for their words if they had to identify themselves!!
Funny, I never called YOU out, i don't even know who YOU are (does somebody have a guilty consciouses??) Regardless, I don't have time to feed into all these childish games. Like I said earlier... Some things will never changed - but that is why you all choose to stay in Routt County because you can continue to talk down to others and continue to think of yourself as the "top dogs" and the community will back you!!
Well, don't you worry candylane... I received plenty of verbal abuse from all of you as a child. Luckily, I was smart enough to get out of that place as soon as I could! You people can't bring me down anymore and I have proven to be quite successful in my life contrary to the way you all looked down on me. It is simply amusing to me that nothing has changed in the last decade!!
Some things will never changed... All of you can sit around and talk all kinds of s***, but not a single one of you will let anyone know who you are. Funny... are you afraid there might be a county wide consensus of your character, like that of the people involved in this story - mull that over!!!
For clarity: I never was judging these kids, who would I be to do that. I was these kids. I have lost five friends to alcohol related incidents and have had my share of underage drinking tickets and have almost lost my own life to decisions made while under the influence. I am in no way judging these children or trying to disrespect the families in any way. I to know these kids from school. I grew up with one of the teenager's older brother. I have respect for these families and can not imagine what they must be going through. My comments were motivated by this compassion and sympathy that I have for them as well as the family and friends of the ones I have lost. That is why I state these things today. Because after years and years of children dieing I feel something must be done. I have not lived in South Routt for over 5 years and still continue to hurt for these children. I was these children, and now being a responsible adult, I feel that this problem needs to be addressed. Luckily I got out of that community before it was too late. I would love to be involved in this community... but have not been back but one time since I left. This needs to be taken into the hands of all that are still part of the community.
My heart goes out to the families and friends of these young boys. You are all in my heart and prayers. May you have the strength to get through this loss.
Well, there you go with the name calling and accusing... the things that have been done to date seem to be working... pink balloons... wow and let me guess... (your kids don't get involved in these tragedies right) KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK~ YOU HAVE DONE YOUR PART... THIS COMMUNITY WILL JUST KEEP LOOSING CHILDREN'S LIVES... So all your hard work must be working. I'll keep my comments to myself looks like you guys have it under control!
First and foremost, My heart goes out to the friends and families of these kids. May you have the strength to endure this great loss.
The problem does not lie in the hands of these "irresponsible teens" These teens are purely products of their environment. Just years ago, I too found myself in these same sort of alcohol related tragedies. I have lost many very close friends to circumstances similar to these. I also have been an attendee at many high school parties in my years both in and around this very location. I am not sure how many teenagers this community needs to loose before this problem is taking seriously. I am confused and hurt by every tragedy that has happened in this community, however not surprised. This problem has been going on for years and every time it does, we have all of these "concerned adults" who want to point fingers and talk about how "stupid" these teens are. I believe the real stupidity lies within the adults of this community. Years and Years, Tragedy after Tragedy, and still the same responses and same results. This youth does not need to be told they are dumb, they need a community that supports them. All of them... not just the honor roll students or the athletes. It is simply unbelievable that in a community so small there are still children that "slip through the cracks". This problem does not lie in the adults who are contributing to minors, it lies in the adults and mentors that don't take time to reach out to this youth. These kids will continue to party every weekend for years to come until someone, somewhere, presents them with alternative activities. If this youth was more optimistic about their futures and opportunities presented to them, they would be much less willing to make decisions that would in turn effect these aspirations. If these children cared about life and their future, they would not need to be getting to intoxicated and partying in the woods. However, instead of giving this youth positive reinforcement and encouragement, they are called stupid and looked down upon.
Growing up in South Routt these days is not what it use to be. This youth, is surrounded by judgments, surrounded by nonsupporting authority figures, and don't have anything to do. Teenagers want a place to be with their friends, they need to be given opportunities, and shown a life that exists beyond the Rocky Mountains. This youth is forced to grow up in an environment where they are cast out. Don't you see these parties are the only place they (we) feel (felt) like they (we) belong. So, until this insanity of repetitive responses of "supposed stupidity and blame" stops, and ever single person of the community takes the responsibility to understand this youth, these tragedies will continue to happen. So, before all of you cast judgment and point the finger... take a minute and think about what you could have done or can do to stop this on-going tragedy.
Brent Boyer: Cleaning up our online comments
Brent: I am very happy to hear of this change in policy. It is important to create a sense of responsibility for the hurtful and harsh words that have been thrown around in the comment section of the site. Freedom of speech is important and one of our constitutional rights, however morality should come in to play as well. I have only visited the Pilot site three times in the past and every time I was incredibly shocked by the comments that were posted. I mentioned this in a post the other day, but I am sure that people would take more responsibility for their words if they had to identify themselves!!
Thank you Brent and The Steamboat Pilot!!
July 24, 2008 at 5:02 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
Oak Creek sergeant back on duty
Pam... don't let these people get you down. That is what they live for. There opinions don't matter anyway.
That is the thing with these kind of situations, when it comes down to it there is one opinion that matters and that is the judge's!!
The rest of these people don't have anything better to do with their time than talk down to others...
July 22, 2008 at 12:08 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
Oak Creek sergeant back on duty
still at it huh!?!? LMAO
July 22, 2008 at 11:51 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
Former Oak Creek mayor Tasered, arrested
Funny, I never called YOU out, i don't even know who YOU are (does somebody have a guilty consciouses??) Regardless, I don't have time to feed into all these childish games. Like I said earlier... Some things will never changed - but that is why you all choose to stay in Routt County because you can continue to talk down to others and continue to think of yourself as the "top dogs" and the community will back you!!
Pity to you all!!
July 21, 2008 at 4:32 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
Former Oak Creek mayor Tasered, arrested
Well, don't you worry candylane... I received plenty of verbal abuse from all of you as a child. Luckily, I was smart enough to get out of that place as soon as I could! You people can't bring me down anymore and I have proven to be quite successful in my life contrary to the way you all looked down on me. It is simply amusing to me that nothing has changed in the last decade!!
July 21, 2008 at 4 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
Former Oak Creek mayor Tasered, arrested
Some things will never changed... All of you can sit around and talk all kinds of s***, but not a single one of you will let anyone know who you are. Funny... are you afraid there might be a county wide consensus of your character, like that of the people involved in this story - mull that over!!!
July 21, 2008 at 3:26 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
Investigators seek answers
For clarity: I never was judging these kids, who would I be to do that. I was these kids. I have lost five friends to alcohol related incidents and have had my share of underage drinking tickets and have almost lost my own life to decisions made while under the influence. I am in no way judging these children or trying to disrespect the families in any way. I to know these kids from school. I grew up with one of the teenager's older brother. I have respect for these families and can not imagine what they must be going through. My comments were motivated by this compassion and sympathy that I have for them as well as the family and friends of the ones I have lost. That is why I state these things today. Because after years and years of children dieing I feel something must be done. I have not lived in South Routt for over 5 years and still continue to hurt for these children. I was these children, and now being a responsible adult, I feel that this problem needs to be addressed. Luckily I got out of that community before it was too late. I would love to be involved in this community... but have not been back but one time since I left. This needs to be taken into the hands of all that are still part of the community.
June 26, 2007 at 2:34 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
Families mourn loss of teens
My heart goes out to the families and friends of these young boys. You are all in my heart and prayers. May you have the strength to get through this loss.
June 26, 2007 at 1:25 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
Investigators seek answers
Well, there you go with the name calling and accusing... the things that have been done to date seem to be working... pink balloons... wow and let me guess... (your kids don't get involved in these tragedies right) KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK~ YOU HAVE DONE YOUR PART... THIS COMMUNITY WILL JUST KEEP LOOSING CHILDREN'S LIVES... So all your hard work must be working. I'll keep my comments to myself looks like you guys have it under control!
June 26, 2007 at 12:53 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
Investigators seek answers
First and foremost, My heart goes out to the friends and families of these kids. May you have the strength to endure this great loss.
The problem does not lie in the hands of these "irresponsible teens" These teens are purely products of their environment. Just years ago, I too found myself in these same sort of alcohol related tragedies. I have lost many very close friends to circumstances similar to these. I also have been an attendee at many high school parties in my years both in and around this very location. I am not sure how many teenagers this community needs to loose before this problem is taking seriously. I am confused and hurt by every tragedy that has happened in this community, however not surprised. This problem has been going on for years and every time it does, we have all of these "concerned adults" who want to point fingers and talk about how "stupid" these teens are. I believe the real stupidity lies within the adults of this community. Years and Years, Tragedy after Tragedy, and still the same responses and same results. This youth does not need to be told they are dumb, they need a community that supports them. All of them... not just the honor roll students or the athletes. It is simply unbelievable that in a community so small there are still children that "slip through the cracks". This problem does not lie in the adults who are contributing to minors, it lies in the adults and mentors that don't take time to reach out to this youth. These kids will continue to party every weekend for years to come until someone, somewhere, presents them with alternative activities. If this youth was more optimistic about their futures and opportunities presented to them, they would be much less willing to make decisions that would in turn effect these aspirations. If these children cared about life and their future, they would not need to be getting to intoxicated and partying in the woods. However, instead of giving this youth positive reinforcement and encouragement, they are called stupid and looked down upon.
Growing up in South Routt these days is not what it use to be. This youth, is surrounded by judgments, surrounded by nonsupporting authority figures, and don't have anything to do. Teenagers want a place to be with their friends, they need to be given opportunities, and shown a life that exists beyond the Rocky Mountains. This youth is forced to grow up in an environment where they are cast out. Don't you see these parties are the only place they (we) feel (felt) like they (we) belong. So, until this insanity of repetitive responses of "supposed stupidity and blame" stops, and ever single person of the community takes the responsibility to understand this youth, these tragedies will continue to happen. So, before all of you cast judgment and point the finger... take a minute and think about what you could have done or can do to stop this on-going tragedy.
June 26, 2007 at 11:54 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )