Date:         Thu, 15 Jan 2009 20:29:54 -0500
Reply-To:     Jeff Lincoln <magikvw@GMAIL.COM>
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From:         Jeff Lincoln <magikvw@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: Vanagon List Moderator-let's get things underway!
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I swore to myself to keep my trap shut too Miguel - I guess I'm a liar as
well. I'm sure my opinion will not carry much weight on this topic as it
seems to not be what most of the vocal minority agree with. However, I've
started writing now and I may as well keep it up.

It is clear that the list needs moderation of some kind. I'm good with Jim
continuing, if he so chooses (he was doing a fine job) and I'm in support of
BenT as well - someone mentioned Mike C and I thought that a fine idea too.
Actually I'd support just about anyone who can be reasonable and is willing
to do the job.

Committees and voting are fine ideas but just looking at this thread I don't
see that working.

 As far as guidelines, charters, or rules go - it's clear there need to be
guidelines - I personally was am not a fan of the "new" charter which
mimicked the Type2 list.

My opinion is more in line with what John Rodgers has been saying.

It is obvious that posts about non-Vanagon/VW charities, political opinion,
social activism, what time you got up this morning, etc. are not acceptable.
(although I'll admit I've been drawn into them in the past). However, are
posts about camping events, Vanagon/bus "culture", trip reports, cool
sightings, etc. unacceptable?  The technical stuff is clearly the skeleton
or foundation but the other stuff seems to flesh this list out nicely.

I agree that no moderation will kill the list. I disagree that the list
should be technical only - however topics should contain at the very least a
hint of Vanagon/VW content.

So there it is, my unsolicited opinion. I know it differs from many - but
that's how I feel about this entire thing. If we are to vote so be it - if a
moderator is to be appointed so be it. I'm likely to stick around no matter
how the chips fall.


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Thanks,

Jeff
'90 Carat (Grover)
'86 (We call this one Parts)
'78 Bus (Melissa) Patty's Bus