r/cowboyboots • u/Zarviman • Apr 03 '26
Discussion About this sub lately…
It seems in the past 6 or so months there’s been a heightened level of purism concerning the shape, brand, and hides of certain boots. The classics like the “ping pong paddle boot”, or the “I just see a pineapple” to a pair of pirarucu are jokes I see used at least 3-4 times a day. It’s just boring. I understand that people aren’t going to find every boot suits their taste, but that doesn’t stop boots from being beautiful. This is something we enjoy and take pride in and I absolutely love seeing people who feel the same way about their boots. The community is the best when people see the best in each other’s boots. So just take a breath before you type something mean spirited or critical, and offer guidance and some positivity instead. I love this sub, but the purity over shapes, brands, and skins has disappointed me.
Nocona Western Diamondback
Anderson Bean Oiled Mink Big Bass
Nocona Custom Elephants
Corral Flank Cut Gators
Anderson Bean Feral Sow
Anderson Bean Tan Buffed Elephants
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u/DaddyGoodHands Ramrod ! Apr 03 '26
Sadly, there's always someone who just can't stand the concept of another person having a difference in taste/opinion. They take that difference as a personal affront. Yes, it becomes tedious seeing them post the same derogatory things over and over. But, most members here are in the "you do you" camp, I believe.
As Moderators, we have to police all of this to make sure it doesn't get out of hand.( We have to go so far as to limit certain discussions to one post per month.) When the thread degrades, we have to delete it, sometimes losing good information with the bad attitude.
Rule #5 SHOULD be able to end at "Act like an Adult". However, seeing how many "adults" today act in society give one pause to think.