It's that kind of aggressive, antisocial behavior that really aggravates me when I go to the beach. I've seen a number of issues with this kind of antisocial behavior, mostly at Gunnison and the late Lighthouse Beach.
The group(s) of people who think they "own" the beach and impose their opinions on visitors and intrude on your enjoyment. It doesn't matter if these individuals are right or wrong, they are emboldened by having the "mob mentality" behind them to push their agendas. Usually they are a bunch of older guys. And there is a skinny dipping creek in near upstate NY that if you are not "in" with the regulars, they will make you feel very unwelcome- even though it is an open wilderness area that anyone may visit.
Putting up windscreens too close to the water, so others who come with a chair and/or towel have their view of the water and beach blocked. Or getting walled in by windscreens, tents, etc. period. And I'm not just talking about checking out some nice ladies. I like to see the beach and the water- that is why I'm outdoors!
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