[Elecraft] Do we need 2 groups?

[WILLIS COOKE via Elecraft]

The actual charter as I understand it is to discuss matters related to Amateur Radio in a rational manner.  It is sponsored by Elecraft, so things related to Elecraft are emphasized.  I do not recall any clause limiting the topics to those which all Amateurs agree (is there any such?)  Certainly there have been some topics that are more controversial than average discussed on this forum with a sharp divide of opinions, but since Elecraft products can be used or discarded by the actions of ARRL and FCC, I would say the controversy is exactly on target.  I would rather that only my views be elaborated and I am sure that others have the same wish, but it is not going to happen.  How else other than discussion can we reach any reasonable solution?  
 
Willis 'Cookie' Cooke, TDXS DX Chairman
K5EWJ & Trustee N5BPS, USS Cavalla, USS Stewart


On Friday, June 27, 2014 12:11 PM, "Lynn W. Taylor, WB6UUT" <KX3 at ColdRocksHotBrooms.com> wrote:
 


In other words, divide up the group so that we all have to subscribe to 
several lists instead of just one?

Each of those groups will of course tend to wander off topic, and likely 
into topics that belong on the other group(s).....

We'd also see crossposts, like tp the Yahoo
 KX3 list and this one.

I've been around reflectors for about 25 years, and this is what they 
do.  Trying to tame them by making more groups will fail.

Best we all just learn to self-moderate a little better.  Myself included.

There is a wonderful piece of software called POPfile, that is pretty 
amazing in its' ability to sort mail.  I haven't tried it on this list, 
but I'm quite tempted.  I  think it'd solve the problem for those who 
can't just skim and delete.

73 -- Lynn

On 6/27/2014 6:47 AM, Michael Walker wrote:
> It is clear that the members of this group are amazingly social and love
> their product.
>
> However, I am
 concerned that the off topic (but valid) dialogues get away
> from the actual charter of the original group and the the fact that
> Elecraft staff are part of this group.
>
> Why not have someone clone this group for those off topic conversations and
> then everyone is happy and we aren't clouding the technical conversations
> that are directly related to the product.
>
> Mike va3mw
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