[Milsurplus] badham/goodham

[William Donzelli]

> One problem I've seen with it is, too many are quick to "shoot from the
> lip" when they don't get quick service, or things appear to be going sour,
> when it may turn out well later - but we don't hear about that part!
> 
> Dave's being booted may stem from the liability issue most lists have about
> un-substantiated "character assassination".
 
[snippage]

> ... overall, Hams still rate as the most honest, reliable people around
> ...

It might be, but I think booting someone off a list is going a little too 
far. A lot too far, in my opinion. At very least, a pull to the side and a 
whisper in the ear effect of "tone it down".

As for hams and military electronics collectors on email lists - all I can 
say that we are a restrained bunch. I invite anyone here to some of the 
other lists I am on - most of note would be the classic computer list. 
THAT is a bowl of spitting snakes, by comparison, with assassinations 
occuring at least once a week (and I am not stretching the truth). As far 
as I know (and I have been a member of that list since it started), 
nobody has taken any of the shots so seriously as to start a legal 
battle. If the milsurplus list boots any member because of this fear, it 
really is overreacting, and should see where the damage is really being done.

> Anyway, I'll put in a good word for Dave S. - 

As will I. I think he ought to be on this list. Bring him back...

William Donzelli
aw288@osfn.org