[Hallicrafters] Re The EBAY Issue

[Gary]

Duane:
    I didnt transport anything. Just voiced my point of view.
    Now, lets get on with life, OK?????
Regards
Gary...WZ1M


----- Original Message -----
From: "Duane Fischer, W8DBF" <dfischer at usol.com>
To: <hallicrafters at mailman.qth.net>
Sent: Thursday, February 13, 2003 9:11 PM
Subject: [Hallicrafters] Re The EBAY Issue


>
>
> First, I was dismayed that Gary Brown, WZ1M transported the heated
discussion on
> the Heathkit list concerning EBAY postings here. It should have been left
where
> it was. What follows is my post on the Heathkit list, it applies here
also.
>
> Greetings,
>
> I have discussed the topic with qth.net/qsl.net owner, Alan Waller, K3TKJ.
Let
> me summarize, briefly.
>
> 1. The general qth.net rules do state that EBAY posts should be refrained
from.
>
> 2. Regarding the quotation by Alan Waller that he had been persuaded ...
Here is
> his reply to me, today quoted verbatim:
>
> "This is a part of an e-mail I wrote about 3-4 years ago, on the list
> managers list. I am honored that someone thinks enough of me to save my
old
> scribbling.
>
> This is basically still the rule with some modifications that were
> implemented later.
>
> 1. Ebay listings are OK but not excessive, and it MUST be topical for the
list.
> 2. List managers have the option of allowing or not allowing on their list
> as they see fit.
>
> This is the way it has been for several years. This was how I assumed you
> were operating?
>
> Al"
>
> Please note that the list manager has the final say so one way or the
other. My
> decision has been, is and shall continue to be "NO".
>
> I think it would be advantageous for everyone if Al Waller would make a
> universal policy decision on this topic and apply it to all qth.net lists.
His
> call, alone. No list manager choice one way or the other. He is the owner,
he is
> the Man. his way is how it should be. Then there would be no debate every
time
> this subject comes up. He is the owner and he sets the policy, end of
topic.
>
> I am not taking issue with Alan Waller. I respect him and I abide by his
> decisions. Whether I agree with them or not, it is not my choice to make.
I am
> simply suggesting a solution that will resolve the issue once and for all
and
> eliminate the bickering, insult slinging, side taking and other sand box
> behavior.
>
> If you have any further comments on this topic, direct them to me
directly, NOT
> to the list. Thank you.
>
> Duane Fischer, W8DBF
> List Admin
>
>
>
>
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