[Boatanchors] All Subscribers: Please Read

[W2HX]

I've never met Scott, but his thinking seems quite rational to me. On Greenkeys and Milsurplus lists links (to ebay et. al) are quite commonplace. It does not seem to be abused there and I find it astonishingly helpful and educational.

My 2c

Thank you Duane for being willing to bring the topic to Scott

 
73 Eugene W2HX
 

-----Original Message-----
From: boatanchors-bounces at mailman.qth.net [mailto:boatanchors-bounces at mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Duane Fischer, W8DBF
Sent: Monday, June 18, 2012 10:48 PM
To: boatanchors at mailman.qth.net
Subject: [Boatanchors] All Subscribers: Please Read



What follows are quotations from correspondence exchanged between Owner Scott Neder, KA9FOX and myself yesterday and today.

If you do not agree with Scott's position, then please write directly to him! Not I! He is the man in charge!

ka9fox at qsl.net

Hello Scott, KA9FOX

What is your position as the Owner of the 'mailman.qth.net' mail lists regarding subscribers posting links to interesting, rare or cosmetically attractive items on EBAY?

Additionally, what is your position regarding a list subscriber posting a link, or links, to EBAY for items they are currently personally offering forsale?

Response from owner Scott Neder, KA9FOX -

I do not see anything wrong with posting links to interesting equipment for sale on eBay. If an interesting Heathkit item is there, and someone is looking for that item, they will likely be appreciative.

I would also have no problem if the person posted a link to an item for

sale on eHam, QTH.com or QRZ.com. None of those are non-profit, either.


"Scott. What about a list subscriber posting a link, or links, to EBAY for equipment that they are currently offering forsale?"

Scott's reply -

I would run your lists however you see fit. But do not specify that it's a QSL.net/QTH.net rule. I do not feel that it is a problem, for the reasons already given. If the item for sale is pertinent to the list in question, then it's fine. If the item in question doesn't belong on that list (is not a benefit to the subscribers) then it shouldn't be allowed. I don't care if it's eBay, QTH.com, eHam, QRZ, Craigslist or a personal sale.... I don't see an issue. Our site exists to benefit ham radio. Putting sellers of ham radio gear in touch with buyers of ham radio gear seems like a good idea to me.

73's

Scott Neder, KA9FOX


Duane Fischer, W8DBF - WPE8CXO
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