Date:         Sat, 24 Feb 2001 02:55:08 EST
Reply-To:     Oxroad@AOL.COM
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Jeffrey R <Oxroad@AOL.COM>
Subject:      Re: I have an idea...
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In a message dated 2/23/2001 4:52:28 PM Pacific Standard Time,
gstearns@OPTONLINE.NET writes:

> "I wish I had a note, or card or something to stick under their wiper to
let
> them know."

FWIW I think a "business card" or flyer with the website is not a bad idea to
have to hand to someone who has expressed intrest--or even when they inquire
about where I get parts or the like. Not that Vanagon.com is hard to
remember, but sometimes it would be nice. I've thought about printing up some
cards with the website on it using my computer-just for my personal use--I'm
not equipped for massive printing. Not a tough thing to do (and I hope I
wouldn't be infringing on any copyrights) for the purpose of handing over to
someone interested in the list or finding vendors.

But I think it might be best if folks would think twice before slipping
unsolicited stuff under people's wipers as I think 90% of that stuff becomes
litter. On my car in the last few weeks I've gotten a few Pizza place flyers,
some tire store flyer, A VW specific garage--although I'll bet they don't
even work on Vanagons, a termite control flyer, and some other stuff I didn't
read--and with the exception of the pizza none is of interest to me. I find
the trash for it, but many seem to just let it drop. And I think the
responsibility for the litter is shared by both the advertiser and the
litterer. And maybe us listees don't want to be litterers even if only by
association.

That's my 2 cents. And it's not meant to put down or throw a wet blanket on a
good idea.

Jeff
83.5 Westy
LA,CA