[Boatanchors] All Subscribers - Please Read

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I knew it.  And I don't get any emails that everyone else doesn't get.  
I've contributed to the support fund at least most years since it started.  It 
makes no difference to me whether the back-end is technically or legally 
operated as a business or not.

In a message dated 01/22/2012 17:00:37 PM Central Standard Time, 
rbethman at comcast.net writes: 
> 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.
> >
> >

Robert Downs - Houston
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