[Elecraft] FW: Elecraft Equipment chat group

[Michael Walker]

Hi Jerry

This is not a moderator discussion as I am not asking them for their
permission, nor do I want to change anything they are doing or promoting.
I have discussed it with them at one point and they are pleased with how
this forum is being used.  What I am looking at is an alternative.

However, I and many others would prefer to stay on Elecraft equipment
topics and prefer to not see any off topic messages like earthquakes, cb
radio or cameras.  It does not help us in any way shape or form with the
usage of the great Elecraft products.  That is the reason that some (not
all) of us joined.

It is about providing options to the community so they can chose.

What is happening is that we are loosing highly technical resources that
would normally contribute to the Elecraft product set as they don't want to
see the off topic spam.

Yes, I can delete them and I don't mind when it is a small percentage, but
now is not a small percentage by a huge amount.  It is turning into a 50/50
discussion board.  I know some like it and that is great and I respect
that.  But, we also have to respect it for those that consider it spam.

If you don't want to be part of a 2nd forum, that is totally up to you and
others that are happy with the status quo.

Make sense?

73, mike va3mw


On Mon, May 1, 2017 at 10:24 AM, Jerry Moore <jermo at carolinaheli.com> wrote:

> I'd suggest taking this off list directly to the list mods.
> While your opinions are important; the community in it's entirety is
> governed by Elecraft. Complaining to the list only results in a flurry of
> 'me too' or 'not me' posts that further exacerbate the issue.
> On the air we ignore people that disrupt communications or otherwise break
> the rules.
> I'd suggest we take the same action on the list and internet at large.
> Experience being a good teacher; we know that there are people who derive
> enjoyment from causing drama and getting folks spun up.
> Sometimes you just have to get away from the keyboard and go outside.
> Jer
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Elecraft [mailto:elecraft-bounces at mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of
> Michael Walker
> Sent: Monday, May 01, 2017 9:54 AM
> To: N2TK, Tony <tony.kaz at verizon.net>
> Cc: elecraft at mailman.qth.net
> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] FW: Elecraft Equipment chat group
>
> It is getting out of hand.
>
> We just had about 50 emails on RACES and MARS.  Even Eric told everyone to
> shut it down as a moderator, yet everyone ignored him.  It seems (and I
> haven't measured) that we are 50/50 off topic to on topic.
>
> For those that would prefer to stay try to Elecraft equipment discussions,
> it looks like I will be starting another group.  I'll let those interested
> where it will be hosted by tomorrow.
>
> For those that are not interested, that is fine.  No pressure here, just
> trying to solve a problem.
>
> What you may not realize, when Wayne and Eric are moderating emails, they
> aren't working on Elecraft products and driving Elecraft forward.  This
> would give them more time to do that.
>
> many 73, Mike va3mw
>
>
> On Mon, May 1, 2017 at 9:42 AM, N2TK, Tony <tony.kaz at verizon.net> wrote:
>
> > Nope, not interested in a new forum.
> > I agree some topics stretch the interest quite a bit for an Elecraft
> > subject. But many times I learn something. And If I have no interest
> > or get bored with a subject I just use the Delete key.
> >
> > 73,
> > N2TK, Tony
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: Elecraft [mailto:elecraft-bounces at mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of
> > Michael Walker
> > Sent: Monday, May 1, 2017 8:06 AM
> > To: elecraft at mailman.qth.net
> > Subject: [Elecraft] Elecraft Equipment chat group
> >
> > Hi All
> >
> > I am thinking of starting an Elecraft email forum that would focus
> > only on Elecraft equipment.
> >
> > While I like this list for the Elecraft discussions, about 50% of it
> > is related to off topic items and they flood my inbox with hundreds of
> emails.
> >
> > How many of you would be interested?
> >
> > 73 all, Mike va3mw
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