i second the following notion.
On Sat, 11 Apr 1998, GMBulley wrote: > Let's not get wrapped around the axel on this fantastic idea: > > 1. with a little effort, we all can create CD's of this stuff for our own > consumption. The only difference in having the list admins do this is > *convenience*, (and the ability to put GOBS of other neat stuff on the CD, See > below). > > 2. It has been clearly and publicly stated that NO ONE is trying to make a > dime off this CD. If by chance any profit comes, it will go back into the list > budget, a good thing for all. Personally, I say make it sale-able for a > reasonable cost ($7.00 U.S.?) and make some money for the list reserves. > > 3. Our archive includes the posts of some nattering naysayers who believe > they have "rights" over their posts, despite a CLEAR disclaimer on Vanagon.com > that tells them in advance that they DO NOT. > > 4. If these naysayers are going to turn into Ted Kazinski, move into a wee > cabin, and start bombing Vanagon owners over this issue, we can simply > eliminate their oil filter recomendations from our CD. Who cares? > > Press on. Make the CD. Make it searchable/with index. Put the VW diagrams on. > Further, Here are some other ideas for the blank space on the CD: > > A national directory of reputable mechanics with brief directions/phone #'s > A directory of the suppliers we all know and love, and directions on how to > contact them when you need a fuel pump FedEx'ed to Starved Rock State Park, > Campsite #22. > A directory of listee-recommended camp sites, state parks, etc. with > description of what makes each interesting. > A directory of listees who don't mind fellow listees knowing their > whereabouts/phone number if you are broken-down, just in town, need a beer, a > welcome place to overnight and commiserate/celebrate VW > A directory of "unfair law enforcement" zones > A collection of camping recipes you can make easily on a small, two-burner > stove. > A list of "Fun Things To Do Out in the Boondocks" for the times when you're > uninspired. > > Add your own. These little directories wouldn't take up much room. > > MAKE THE CD. > > gmbulley > cary, nc > Prov.17:22 > Sudhir H. Desai 1984 VW Vanagon 3.4 liter Chevy V-6 cdes@welchlink.welch.jhu.edu 1996 Subaru Outback 2.2 liter flat-4 sudhir_desai@geocities.com 1997 Jeep Cherokee |
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