Re: nbw Poll on CCer's Licence Fees


Martin wrote:
> On 29 Aug 2005 14:11:16 -0700, "Sue" <sue.noproblem@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>
> >The Poll has been taken off now
>
> Spoil sports.
> --

Fair play to Tom. I understand what he was trying to do. I just don't
think a poll of that kind is the way to do it.

Even the 'poll' that BW based their research upon was unfair. They
asked CCers [hate that term] how much they moved. Of course results
were exaggerated, as the questionnaire came behind the mooring code
'consultation' which insisted upon boaters 'moving on'.

I still believe that hire boats move around far more than anyone else,
and hirers are already paying a proportionately higher rate for the
privilege. [I speak as an ex-hirer, and ex-hirer-outer, if you know
what I mean.]

Of course there is resentment by some, who pay for moorings, against
those who don't need one, and even more resentment against those who
cheat. But resentment should not be a reason to increase a fee without
giving anything back in return.

I also abhor anything that drives a wedge between 'types' of boater.
This poll would have done that. That is why I hate terms like CCer. We
are all boat owners. Most of us also have moorings. Some don't, usually
for good reason. Penalising those without a mooring is no way to create
a balance. There has to be another way.

Maybe Tom Crossley could ask boaters to submit suggestions
aboutalternative ways of licensing. That could be a lively debate.

Tony H
poling around on the Basy

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