[Milsurplus] badham/goodham

[David Stinson]

I didn't name any names, or even imply them.
Nor have I answered any "who is it" email.
I know better then that.
I made a general observation and people drew
their own conclusions- I never said it.
Therefore, the liability angle is not an issue.
Dave S.

ejones@hiwaay.net wrote:
> 
> de N4TGC Eric
> 
> The bad-ham group exists - it's <BadHam@yahoogroups.com>
> 
> 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".  What seems to work best is to
> simply post the exact details of the transaction (or lack thereof), and let
> "nature" take it's course.  Angrily giving your opinion of the miscreant's
> ancestry invokes too many lawsuits for the list that allows it.  BadHam has
> disclaimers specifically to prevent being sued.
> 
> In compiling this missive, I reviewed my own hard-copy lists of the good
> and bad dealings I've had, or postings from both extremes.  Interesting
> observations: A) one well-known respondant was in the list, whom I now
> consider a good friend - I just had to get used to some of his quirks!  B)
> Very few of the names in the "nix" list are still "on the air" - it appears
> they shot themselves down ... C) most of the list was computer companies,
> and computer geeks, both of whom I've found to be a consistantly unreliable
> lot ... overall, Hams still rate as the most honest, reliable people around
> ...
> 
> What seems to work best in exposing the unworthy, is to simply and
> accurately describe the exchange (echo the actual msgs, if possible), and
> let others take warning as they may.  In one computer case I have on file,
> the issue was resolved, and the accused was not even aware the items had
> not been shipped, as he'd had to leave the country, his ISP had crashed
> while he was gone, and his staff apparently just sat on their hands til he
> got back!  No, it wasn't me ...
> 
> Anyway, I'll put in a good word for Dave S. - just try not to rant and rave
> quite so much, guy - even if you have good cause!               e
> 
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