[Fists] Fists QRS OPS - well said Alan

[nz7c at cox.net]

Alan -
I thought that was very well said. FISTS is a very big factor in helping new cw ops. Having fun and trying your best is what it's all about. I like your note :-)
73/Tim NZ7C
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From: "Alan W" <n5lf at qsl.net>
Date: 2004/07/17 Sat AM 04:05:24 EDT
To: <fists at mailman.qth.net>
Subject: [Fists] RE: Fists QRS OPS

I have been a Fists member since 1998 (# 3027, CC# 351).  I've had repeated
QSOs with several ops over the years and have seen a number of slow ops
improve their speed.  Increased speed happens naturally, gradually, with
each QSO.

I use - a bug almost exclusively.  A bug has a nice feature - you can use the
"dah" side to send like a straight key.  I use my bug because it feels good
in my hand, but I ALWAYS slow to the speed of the other guy.

I mean, after all, the point is to converse, make friends, and exchange
thoughts.  I would never talk rapidly to someone learning English.  And I
would NEVER DO THAT to someone learning Code.  That's just ordinary
politeness and consideration.

I joined Fists and am such a strong supporter for one main reason:  It is
INCLUSIVE and it is WELCOMING.  There is no place in the Fists organization
to censure or "boot" people, or to keep a scorecard, or to require
nominations or invitations to join.  No place in Fists for that at all.

If someone has done CW for 5 years and is still at 7 wpm.  Who cares?  I
want to meet him or her.  Do I care if my friends stammer or speak with a
regional accent?  Nope.  If they have something to say, I want to hear it.
That's all that matters.

So, elitism in Fists?  That would a complete oxymoron!  NO WAY!  DON'T DO
IT.

Alan N5LF
Support the FISTS Petition!
"I'd rather be a CW 'Luddite' than a W5YI Freddite!"

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