[Johnson] Policy on this reflector regarding items for sale

[Rodger]

I agree that Bruce has a good point regarding the content of the message 
given the list.  Obviously Johnson gear would be fine but the problem 
occurs as to how far the variety is stretched.  For example  I might be 
interested in FS or FA items such as 4-400A  or 810 tubes which would go 
with my Johnson Desk KW.  But then what about audio filters or sideband 
slicers commonly used with vintage receivers that are used with Johnson 
gear?  I think that this is a case of the camel getting its nose in the 
tent (or the slippery slope or catchphrase of your choice).

For simplicity I would prefer that for the list we stick strictly with 
items covered by that list so for the Johnson list if it doesn't say 
Johnson on it then it probably would be considered spam by many list 
members.  I filter out a lot but since there are auction and for sale 
items that interest many of us just filtering on FA and/or FS is not a 
great choice.

Finally, to put this in perspective it could be much worse.  I remember 
a couple of the lists I belong to had an issue a few months ago after a 
member had left his place of employment and every time a list message 
went out it triggered the email robot at his former employer to send out 
its canned "John Doe ain't here no mo"  message.

73, Rodger WQ9E

BSugarberg wrote:
> Hello Ed,
>
> How is a National NCX-3 related in any way to EF Johnson?
>
> How is a Conar 400 related in any way to EF Johnson?
>
> There are National reflectors, Conar (novice) related reflectors, three
> boatanchors reflectors, etc.  There is no reason to be advertising these
> non-Johnson items on the Johnson reflector.
>
> 73, Bruce WA8TNC
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