Has GMRS Lost Its Welcoming Vibe?

[LeoG]

The only place I see unfriendliness is the use of private repeaters.  Some of the crazy rules they put up seem odd.  But it's their hardware to do so.

Other than that the service is generally used for families talking with themselves, outings of people with a common interest, kids on FRS being kids and businesses that usually keep it formal.

Getting into someone else's conversation isn't really a friendly things and they might not appreciate you butting in.

On the other hand I see lots of friendly people on repeaters, most of them "they usuals" and if they're having a conversation and you have something to add most of the time they'd love to hear from you as long as you don't just butt in.

 

[AdmiralCochrane]

Don't confuse GMRS with DMR

[WRXB215]

This and the other thread have the longest posts I've ever seen.