I don’t think our disagreement is about the definition of what an “influencer” is. I think it’s that they are not all the same, not in motivations, intentions, or integrity.
In terms of policing online influencers, do you suggest going to their house to voice your concerns/complaints? I don’t think that would go over well. I think going to their platform or other public facing platforms and voicing those concerns is absolutely appropriate. Especially when there is absolute proof that they try and form their own narrative about certain events that are angering and unfair to other hunters.
Cam Hanes making references to socialism is especially rich. Equality of opportunity and democratic management is not only fundamental to the NA model, but also to this country. It is the equality of outcome that generally is where socialism/communism is put into question. I don’t see anyone here advocating for equality of outcome in hunting, just fair opportunities.
My problem is that the people I mention above are exploiting the system with out of touch takes on the hunting community, advocating for unfair opportunity, getting away with breaking laws with nothing more than a slap on the wrist, and many other things that are unfair and/or selfish. Yet, since they are in the public eye, they are seen as the voices and representatives for the hunting community. So when they F up, I damn sure hope we continue to call them out and hammer them on public forums.
