[R-390] RANT: The Delete Key and Unwanted Threads

[Clay Curtiss W7CE]

I yield!

I joined the group precisely because I have nothing to offer it, but hoped
to learn a lot.  When you have nothing to say, it is best to listen and
learn rather than to waste everyone's time with stupid questions.  I have a
Collins R-391 (S/N 145) that I plan to eventually restore.  I have been in
listening mode so that I can learn from the experience of those that
regularly contribute to the list.  Since the R-391 is relatively rare, I
want to learn as much as possible before undertaking the task with the hope
of avoiding any stupid and/or irreversible errors.

As I stated, I enjoy the humor and the OT conversation as much as anyone.
But it has increased to the point where the technical content is too hard to
extract and just not worth my time anymore.  It was not my intent to offend
or enrage anyone.  I apologize.  It won't happen again.

73 de W7CE SK

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Rbethman" <rbethman at comcast.net>
To: "Jim Brannigan" <jbrannig at optonline.net>
Cc: "Barry Hauser" <barry at hausernet.com>; "Clay Curtiss W7CE"
<w7ce at curtiss.net>; <R-390 at mailman.qth.net>
Sent: Tuesday, July 06, 2004 5:54 PM
Subject: Re: [R-390] RANT: The Delete Key and Unwanted Threads


> I find that those whom are doing the protesting "our" little foray into
> humor ad nauseum to be of the not so informative or participatory members.
>
> Every so often some of us let our hair down a little.  It is NO big deal!
>
> Let's all just go back to NORMAL and relax along with it.
>
> To Bob Camp, the Barry(s), Hank, and the rest of those providing GREAT
> amounts of information:
>
>        I have enjoyed the VAST amount of info, answers, and expertise.
>
>        I have ALSO enjoyed this past weekend VERY much.
>
>        R-390As forever!  <Even though I'm adding an SP-600!>
>
> Bob - N0DGN
>
> Jim Brannigan wrote:
>
> >Hi there Barry,
> >Your response to Clay might be considered snotty or obnoxious by some.
> >This is a technical reflector and many people ( including myself) have
> >learned a great deal about our R-390 radios.
> >I really appreciate the wealth of knowledge and helpful character of the
> >members.
> >A person who was merely browsing the digests or achieves might be turned
off
> >by the adolescent (juvenile?) humor (sic) that seems to permeate this
> >reflector.
> >While the delete key is useful, each posting needs to perused to
determine
> >if it contains useful information.  After a 100 or so "Humorous"
postings,
> >one tends to delete ALL....and much useful information could be lost....
> >
> > best and sincerest regards
> >Jim
> >
> >
> <                      Bob Bethman - N0DGN
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