[KCDXC] Input needed from ALL the members of this list.

[Tom Baugh]

There are many reasons to have list moderators.
The main reason the topbanders have theirs, I have been told, is to keep
long winded non (TOPBAND SPECIFIC) entries. Some foreign internet users pay
in a different way than we do.. by bandwidth maybe or hours of use (longer
message more time?) I'm not opposed to this type of filtering. I think, if
the club chooses to take that route, specific criteria needs to be stated.
Life is already rather meak without an occasional jab here and there. Us fat
guys know how to take it I guess. I don't think.. "he's picking on me"
should be one of the criteria. Certainly we all have skin a little thicker
than that. If I am personally responsible for any detriment to the club.. I
am man enough to appologize. But not liking someone's opinion or point of
view is not grounds for censorship.

On the topic of reflector news and entries.
in '98 there were 110 entries on the reflector
in '99 there were 162 entries
in '00 there were 428 entries
in '01 there were 333 entries
so far in '02 there's 466

of those entries there's now an average of  17 entries per month or 194
entries per year
which represent a fowarded piece of information from places like
[ARLP]  [ARLD]  [DXNL]  [425 ENG]  [The WEEKLY]  [OPDX]

At least one of the current members stated his reason for not being on the
list was due to "duplicate" sources of the information like these that he
already has. It does not bother me.. I don't subscribe to most of those and
use my delete button freely.

On the same lines with regard to losing and gaining subscribers and members.
How many subscribers are there to this list? There are only 41 members of
the KCDXC according to the latest information I received. I think we need to
evaluate why our membership has gone from over 100 (in 1993  I think) to its
current number. No doubt there is a problem.. we'll need a lot of ideas and
a lot of effort and action to double our membership. But there's a goal.

Tom
AE9B


----- Original Message -----
From: "Chuck K0XM" <k0xm@kc.rr.com>
To: "KCDXC Reflector" <kcdxc@mailman.qth.net>
Sent: Saturday, June 01, 2002 10:47 PM
Subject: [KCDXC] Input needed from ALL the members of this list.


> Back a few years ago, AK0A and I were chatting and the subject of email
> reflectors came up. The result is this list. That night I wrote AL/K3TKJ
and
> asked him to start this list for us. It was created as a timely exchange
for
> DX and contesting info. While it was moderately quiet, it did serve it's
> purpose. While the exchanges in the past few months have been "spirited",
> they have put me in a corner. And I am asking for your input, as this is
> YOUR list, not mine.
>
> At last months meeting, we discussed the "mood" of the emails that were
> being exchanged. At that time, I stated that I would NOT unsubscribe or
> "filter" the emails. That is still my general thinking, but in the last 24
> hrs has made me question that statement. That's is where I need your help.
>
> In the last day, I have seen 3 unsubscribes, and the one that hit home was
a
> phone call asking if I would take someone off the list. That person was
> Jerry, W0WG. I have had phone conversations with a few of you (NO Tom, I
am
> NOT going to name names, if they want themselves to be known., they will
let
> you know), stating that they were tired of all the bitching and bickering
> they have seen. I have asked what should be considered, and I have rcvd a
> variety of suggestions.
>
> Now, any problems I have encountered, I have tried to handle via private
> email. That way the list doesn't have to be exposed to what could
basically
> be labeled as SPAM, if you were not aware of the whole conversation.
> Unfortunately, it has been expanded to public and private emails.
>
> ANYWAY, here is what are the options:
>
> 1) You guys decide if you would like ME to continue as list moderator, or
> possibly appoint someone else to handle it. I would like to continue, but
it
> is up to the members of this list.
>
> 2) Put ALL emails to the list on "approve" where they come to me, and I
> decide whether or not they are appropriate for the list. This is the way
the
> "Topband" reflector is run, which is due to a similar situation. I REALLY
> don't want to do that, it would limit free exchange, but to keep
> members...it is a possible solution.
>
> 3) If the "mood" or "Bashing" cannot be halted in a private email, then
use
> (in my opinion) the last resort. Remove the offender from the list. THIS
> OPTION WOULD BE A LAST RESORT ONLY!!!
>
> Please take the time to reply, as I need to know what you guys want. If
you
> do not wish to reply here, feel free to reply directly to me ( all
comments
> will be kept confidential). I can be reached at:
> k0xm@qsl.net
> MAKE SURE OF THE ADDRESS YOU ARE SENDING TO BEFORE YOU HIT SEND!!!!
>
>
> Just click on the above email and let me know. Please let me know before
the
> meeting, as I am sure this will be discussed.
>
>
> Thanks for your time and hopefully your input.
> Chuck
>
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