[Boatanchors] All Subscribers - Please Read

[rbethman]

To Duane and All,

I'd like to say simply that *I* was not aware that this series of lists 
became a "Business" when it changed hands.

That certainly was NOT made clear when it took place.

As to making anything by being a list member, I have not!  I sold ONE 
radio a few years ago, and got so much grief over it, that it became 
painfully clear that I would NEVER do so again!

A radio from the '70s, that WAS represented as having worked when placed 
on the shelf some 10+ years earlier, was suddenly expected to be in 
perfect running condition upon arrival.

It was also reported to me that damage was done during shipment.  I 
asked for pictures, and wanted to place a claim with the shipper.

I received no cooperation.

In short, this is also why I received GREAT grief on another list, when 
I took the action to take some number of "vintage" radios to the 
Hazardous Waste Disposal Site, as they contain lead.

However, I had first offered to part them out.  That TOO brought on a 
tirade of grief both on and off-list.

I started into this hobby between duty assignments while still in uniform.

I'm getting closer to chucking it all than I ever have before!

Sincerely,
N0DGN


On 1/22/2012 5:06 PM, Duane Fischer, W8DBF wrote:
> Hi Jay,
>
> Personally, I believe that a subscriber should donate however much that
> he/she believes they can afford to contribute. It is 'suggested' by current
> ownership of the 'mailman.qth.net' lists that a contribution of $25 per year
> would be about right. However, this amount is NOT for a single list! You
> could be subscribed to one or fifty lists! You are not expected, or even
> asked, to donate for each list you are subscribed to!
>
> While I fully concur that most subscribers receive their donation back over
> the course of a year in answers to questions, technical assistance,
> buying/selling of parts or equipment and so forth, I also believe that
> keeping these lists operating is important. Perhaps, even critical.
>
> Although there are other lists available, the 'QTH.NET' lists, as well as
> 'QSL.NET' web sites etc., have proven themselves to be among the best, if
> not the best, available on the Internet. The information contained within
> these lists archives is second to none! As far as I am aware, the archives
> now extend back to about 1998. In any event, there is enough technical data
> there to fill dozens of books!
>
> Please keep in mind that you will not be penalized in any way if you decide
> not to contribute to the lists owners! Also bear in mind that I receive
> absolutely nothing for my efforts as a list manager! It is totally a
> voluntary effort on my part, as well as all others who perform like
> services.
>
> Yes, list managers are "now expected" to contribute $25 for every list they
> manage. This was not so in years gone by.
>
> It is totally "up to you" as to whether you contribute to the operation of
> these lists or not. The question to ask yourself Jay, is to where will you
> be if these lists should not exist come tomorrow? Not a threat, just a
> thought.
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