Is there any friendly people in Montana? (Red Lodge, Browning: live, gangs)

[MuryB]

Originally Posted by LeaveMeBe

I don't think i've ever ran across such hateful people. Is there anyone out there that has anything kind to say? Where I come from there is such thing as respect your neighbor. No one is a stranger here. Everyone is treated as if they are an old friend. I guess I thought the rest of the world was like that. You people should be ashamed of yourselves. None of us anywhere like all the changes that are coming about in our states but that is no reason to blame a certain individual. Blame just those trying to do the changin. NOt to mention alot are moving just for the simple fact they can't make it where they are living. So would u rather they starve and be miserable. Or some move because they are losing their children to gangs or death. Why can't we find a place on this earth that is good for our children to grow up. Why can't u welcome newcomers and educate them on the land you are lucky to have lived on?
I myself am not people crazy..not because i don't necessarily like people I just get nervous around people exspecially ones I don't know. But anyway I would never be rude to someone just because they moved to my town. If anything I'd be all the more nicer.

You have got to be kidding! My cousin and I visited Montana in August. We flew into Billings and then visited small towns that meant something to our family history like Lavina, Roundup, Martinsdale and Ryegate. We also spent time in Helena doing genealogy research. I have never met friendlier, nicer, more welcoming people anywhere! We were invited into the homes of complete strangers when they found out what we were doing. We were shown books, documents and pictures and just treated like family. We visited two ranches that had originally belonged to our ancestors. The owners who didn't know us from Adam opened their doors and said, "come on in". It was one of the most wonderful weeks I have ever spent. I loved Montana and Montanans and can't wait to come back.

[rickers]

I didn't bother to read all the replies but I did read the OP. If folks in Montana were mean to you I really believe you asked for it ! I've lived all over and I've never seen a state with nicer folks than you find here.

[JetMech72]

Originally Posted by rickers

I didn't bother to read all the replies but I did read the OP. If folks in Montana were mean to you I really believe you asked for it ! I've lived all over and I've never seen a state with nicer folks than you find here.

I don't think this thread starter was talking about a personal experiance, I think he was talking about what he has read in this forum.

This forum is a sanctuary for people who have complaints about how things are changing, and a place to vent those frustrations. DO NOT JUDGE Montanans by the remarks in these threads. We rant and rave just like any other warm-blooded American, just like "LeaveMeBe" did when starting this thread. Now if we were to use LMB's form of judging, we could say he's being rude. There is a difference between being rude and simply not sugar coating the pill. The forum is for people to find out the pros and cons of different areas in the U.S. We aren't the Montana Ad Council, we aren't going to "sell" you Montana. We're going to lay out all the dirty laundry,,,,,along with all of the good things about Montana.

Simply put; Don't judge us by the things we say in this forum. Just about everyone here, talking about our wonderful state, is trying to help those that don't know about the state. We are HELPING you, to better understand the ups and downs of the Big Sky/Treasure State of Montana,,,,perhaps one of the last places in the country where people respect one another enough to look them in the eye when talking to them. I wish we could make eye-contact on here ,,,,no, that doesn't work either.

I just want to add something. Take a look at the thread "Elkhunter". He's a Wyomin' and he has "disappeared" from his daily postings. People are concerned enough about him to start a thread asking questions about his whereabouts. I'm concerned about the ol' codger, but it doesn't show, because I haven't posted on the thread. I think I speak for everyone here, who have read Elkhunter's posts, that there is a general concern throughout the forum. The "Elkhunter" thread is set up for people to share what they know about the situation.....I don't know where he's at, so I don't post. The thread only has two posts at this time, giving an illusion that nobody cares, when in fact just about everybody on here cares and is waiting for information. That's what this forum does, it provides a place to share info. At first blush, the contents might seem rude or insensitive, but in reality, there is a lot of useful information here and the potential to add to the useful information.

[Toni Montana]

well that's your prob..BUTTE!

[Toni Montana]

I agree...I have no idea where people are saying Montanians are rude...I'm from vegas so I'm confused about where these rude people are that I have never met

[Ankhharu]

I've met nothing but friendly people here. I visited last year and never had any problems. Just moved here this week, went walking today around Butte, and I had people waving at me.. Postman, and just about everyone that I passed on the sidewalk said hello and ask me how I was doing. I've yet to go anywhere as friendly as Montana.

[knittie]

Hey, I have to stick up for Montana. Every state has its share of idiots but I have to say, Montana is tops in my book for some of the most wonderful men and women I have ever met. They don't have to "know" you (like some places, and THEN they are friendly) they just are happy and good people. We have lived all over and Montana is absolutely one of the top three BEST places overall as far as my family is concerned. Go Montana.

[magoomafoo]

I am a native montanan. For the most part people are very friendly here. I do see values and morales dropping with each generation but that is mainly due to bad parenting. Rule of thumb here: the older the person, the friendlier they will be. Also, out-of-staters moving here....don't come here and think within one montana winter you are 1.a professional hunter 2.are a professional driver on montana winter roads 3. that small towns will "embrace" your californian culture and 4. you need to have the biggest baddest 4 wheel drive to get around

[Marco172]

[SIZE=5]Montana is great! So are the people! I too lived in many places and my dream to move to Montana came true in 1965. Big towns like Missoula you're OK. You know the liberal university towns. But those quaint little towns under 1000 folks..that's where you better learn the first lesson. Don't question the Good Ole Boys or their friends; don't make waves. You just have to go along to get along. Get it? Simple. But some fool moved here and had the nerve to question some local rules. Something about not being constitutional or such. Some one threatened to burn his place down. And they did! But they had the wrong house. LOL. Didn't matter. Point made and it also served as a minder to anyone else who had kind notions. Any way the guy whose house was used as a....fire fighting exercise, was another trouble maker. Again, most of us are real friendly especially if you're just visiting. But if you intend to stay you better learn the rules: Go along, to get along, get it? Or get lost! [/SIZE]

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