Aaron,
I'm the complete opposite in that regard as I hate watching people. I end up spending most of the day shaking my head and wishing I was not around stupid people!
I here this comment a lot: "I didn't see many nets flying today". I have a few answers I usually keep tp myself. I'll share them here as they are general and not directed at one person.
I didn't see many either, I concentrate on what I'm doing and don't worry about others.
I never saw a net all day other than mine. Course I never saw another boat all day.
I think too many guys put their nets in a vertical holder to showcase what they are doing. Most times no one will even know we netted a fish. Not because we are secretive but rather where we keep the net in the boat and how we do it.
That said, when snagging was legal, we used to run down to Tippy and watch the turd show. So I guess I can understand your amusement!