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Date:         Mon, 12 Jan 2009 13:17:34 -0500
Reply-To:     harold harper <smugboys@LOCALNET.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         harold harper <smugboys@LOCALNET.COM>
Subject:      Fw:      Re: Alas...A Good Moderator is Hard to find or Vice Versa
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I am finally going to add my two cents worth to this. I was a member about 4 or 5 years ago and dropped out due to the inane amount of posts, very little of which had much Vanagon content. I started rebuilding my '83 Westy last fall and resubscribed. A lot of new names appeared along with a few of the old reliables. At one time I taught the 5th grade and the content lately reminds me of a bunch of 5th graders when the teacher steps out of the room. Apparently a lot of members feel compelled to respond to about every post without really anything of value to offer other than their largely uneducated comments. I have learned to open posts by about only 4 members and delete the remainder. The Vanagon List Charter has been posted at least twice since I have rejoined and is quite clear...even a 5th grader could read and understand it. If I was the Administrator I would not hesitate to enforce the charter to the letter. People, it is called discipline. For 42 cents and your opinion you can mail a first class letter in the U.S. of A. Harold Harper smugboys@localnet.com

----- Original Message ----- From: "aatransaxle" <daryl@AATRANSAXLE.COM> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> Sent: Monday, January 12, 2009 12:17 PM Subject: Re: Alas...A Good Moderator is Hard to find or Vice Versa

> Seems to me that not that long ago there were just over 1000 subscribers > to > this list. > Daryl of AA Transaxle > (425) 788-4070 > aatransaxle.com > 86 Syncro Westy > Zetec in the trunk > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Chris S" <szpejankowski@GMAIL.COM> > To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> > Sent: Monday, January 12, 2009 5:39 AM > Subject: Re: Alas...A Good Moderator is Hard to find or Vice Versa > > >> As relevant Vanagon content dwindles so will number of list >> subscribers. We are at risk of turning the Vanagon list into the >> Van-a-gone list. That would be unfortunate since the level of >> technical knowledge here is a bit higher than certain alternative >> forums. >> >> On 1/11/09, Michael Sullivan <sandwichhead@gmail.com> wrote: >>> Sorry to post this comment as I am a proponent of free speech, BUT it >>> seems >>> that there are no restraints to this list lately in regards to off-topic >>> posts and continuation of said posts after Fryday. I feel like my delete >>> key >>> is getting worn out. I know that I have had a couple of previous >>> off-topic >>> posts, but this is getting ridiculous. All off-topic posts should be >>> pmailed or chat!. Nothing else positive to say. Sincerely, >>> >>> BTW-Little closing quotes are reallllly annoying. >>> >>> -- >>> Michael in San Antonio >>> 91GL AT 'Gringo' >>> >> >> -- >> Sent from my mobile device >> >> Chris S. >> Disclaimer: "Death and serious injury may occur" >> >> >> >> >> E-mail message checked by Spyware Doctor (6.0.0.386) >> Database version: 5.11520 >> http://www.pctools.com/en/spyware-doctor-antivirus/ > > > > > > E-mail message checked by Spyware Doctor (6.0.0.386) > Database version: 5.11520 > http://www.pctools.com/en/spyware-doctor-antivirus/ >

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