Lake District vote

[V6POWER]

Carefull its gonna look like its been rigged.

[bl4kmist]

85% YES 15% NO @ the mo hehe

[xscottxjx]

Just voted.

86% now!

[4x4 bobby]

I just voted and its still 86%

[bl4kmist]

I just managed to vote a 2nd time yet still 86%

[huggy]

2nd vote for me too 87%

[Drift]

Those antis still insist on banging in a vote or two to lower the percentage

[Frontycustoms]

Voted 83%
rebooted router n voted again
n again n again n still the same

[pot bellied pixie]

Down to 73% when I voted just now

[spookyman60]

down to 72% when i voted

[Drift]

I reckon a bobble hat is the editor and froze the yes vote as this is on every 4x4 forum Ive seen and all are voting and reporting the same thing, hmmmmmmm begs the question doesnt it

Plus are they going to let the vote run until it reaches the desired outcome or does it have a published cut off date.....FIX

[Road Hog]

I would think it more likely that the "bobbles" are monitoring 4x4 forums & have picked up on posts declaring single person doing multiple voting on more than one occasion & had the code changed to re-align the numbers to one vote per IP address.

[lambicman]

Just voted Presently 70% for, 30% against.

Interesting to note though that most working communities in Upland areas have a high proportion of 4 wheel drives.....

[Biggie G]

Afternoon, some bobbles must have been on after their walks as its down to 69% for the 'Yes'

[Drift]

I dont know who this guy is but he hit the nail on the head

Firstly, I am not a Cumbrian local.
I do however live on the outskirts of Snowdonia and am both a lover of the countryside/mountain
s and a 4x4 driver.
I have no inclination to ban walkers from the countryside (although, some could do with some serious education on behaviour whilst visiting areas !), likewise, I have no inclination to ban the very small minority of offroad entusiasts from the countryside (some of whom could also do with some education on behaviour), there is plenty of space for ALL forms of recreation and NO group should consider themselves as the ALPHA users of the countryside.
I think the majority of 4x4 offroad drivers are generally sympathetic to the land they use, since there is so little available to them for their enjoyment.
With this in mind, like already suggested, why not leave these LEGAL byways alone, let them be enjoyed by those that seek their enjoyment from driving these ancient tracks and since they cover such a tiny percentage of the countryside, walkers should just go elsewhere ? i.e. Stick to non vehicluar tracks. It does seem that some groups want to "have their Kendal cake AND eat it".
This does seem to smack of a bullying nature, where the larger majority is persecuting the minority group, solely so they can have it ALL their own way.
I fail to understand why 4x4's 'spoil' the countryside for others (JUST DONT LOOK AT THEM !!). As a seasoned walker in Snowdonia, I am quite often repulsed by the sight of 50 or so 'sightseers' trampling their way up Snowdon, often schoolkids from towns, dropping crisp packets, etc. I am also sick of 'walking' down a country lane, only to be confronted by piles a horse manure !! perhaps we should ban them too !!!
In summary, live and let live. I ALWAYS treat fellow outdoor lovers with respect, no matter how they care to enjoy themselves. It's just a shame some small minded people can't do the same.

From the original stories comments page.
http://www.thewestmorlandgazette.co.uk/ ... d_drivers/

[bl4kmist]

http://www.thewestmorlandgazette.co.uk/ ... d_drivers/

After reading through the above link, i decided to join the site and add my own views on this matter (under the name MaxMaximus). Who knows, maybe it will make some people see sense ?

[Drift]

Nice one and very well put

[landibambi]

I dont know who this guy is but he hit the nail on the head

Firstly, I am not a Cumbrian local.
I do however live on the outskirts of Snowdonia and am both a lover of the countryside/mountain
s and a 4x4 driver.
I have no inclination to ban walkers from the countryside (although, some could do with some serious education on behaviour whilst visiting areas !), likewise, I have no inclination to ban the very small minority of offroad entusiasts from the countryside (some of whom could also do with some education on behaviour), there is plenty of space for ALL forms of recreation and NO group should consider themselves as the ALPHA users of the countryside.
I think the majority of 4x4 offroad drivers are generally sympathetic to the land they use, since there is so little available to them for their enjoyment.
With this in mind, like already suggested, why not leave these LEGAL byways alone, let them be enjoyed by those that seek their enjoyment from driving these ancient tracks and since they cover such a tiny percentage of the countryside, walkers should just go elsewhere ? i.e. Stick to non vehicluar tracks. It does seem that some groups want to "have their Kendal cake AND eat it".
This does seem to smack of a bullying nature, where the larger majority is persecuting the minority group, solely so they can have it ALL their own way.
I fail to understand why 4x4's 'spoil' the countryside for others (JUST DONT LOOK AT THEM !!). As a seasoned walker in Snowdonia, I am quite often repulsed by the sight of 50 or so 'sightseers' trampling their way up Snowdon, often schoolkids from towns, dropping crisp packets, etc. I am also sick of 'walking' down a country lane, only to be confronted by piles a horse manure !! perhaps we should ban them too !!!
In summary, live and let live. I ALWAYS treat fellow outdoor lovers with respect, no matter how they care to enjoy themselves. It's just a shame some small minded people can't do the same.

From the original stories comments page.
http://www.thewestmorlandgazette.co.uk/ ... d_drivers/

i am from the lake district and have just read this and tbh most of the locals are SICK to death of tourist walkers up there thinkin they own the place i lived in hawkshead all my life up untill 6 month ago and 4x4s are aloud on a very small percentage of the tracks around the lake district compared to walkers so they should not complain because they have thousands of miles of foot paths a bridal ways to walk along undisturbed by the 4x4 community. the tourists seem to have great pleasure in tellin me and other local people in the comunity what we can and carnt do. this happend to me wen i was even workin on a farm and on our own land and still they trided to tell us wat to do so they need to stop beein nit pickin pansys and shut up. it is the same kinda sinario as the 10mph speed limit on the lake a few none local house owners ruined it for us local people. sorry rant over and opligise for spelling as screen has gone weird.