Hi Jim,
Although I am one of the M-Series fans I have greatly enjoyed learning
about the details of WWII vehicles from all of you guys that are into that
period. I have learned quite a bit and enjoyed the stories and experiences
that have been shared here (about all eras) and feel that most all of this
is useful and entertaining. If it gets too overwhelming, as it sometimes
does, I just cull out all the stuff I'm not particularly interested in. I
don't see any problem with the list in that every question I have ever put
up here has been answered by at least a dozen replies. Most were spot on
and all were appreciated.
Best regards from the swamps of northern Florida,
Jim
MVPA #17216
At 14:19 04/11/2001 -0500, Jim Rice wrote:
>Hi group,
>
>I've been an MV list subscriber for several years now and have watched it's
>progression with interest. Not so long ago, the list seemed to be
>predominately composed of US manufacture WWII vehicle enthusists and
>M-series and non-US manufacture vehicle fans tended to get the cold shoulder
>and many folks complained of not feeling like part of the "in" crowd if they
>didn't talk about WWII US vehicles and jeeps. Now, M-series vehicle seem to
>compose the bulk of the list messages. It is great to see the M-series and
>non-US vehicles get the interest and coverage they do, but it appears much
>of the WWII vehicle folks have been relegated to lurking or have left the
>list.
>
>I am (and know several others who are) primarily interested in WWII vehicles
>and equipment, not M-series or any post-war vehicles (although I have owned
>several). I have maintained my list membership so I can learn from the
>collective knowledge of the list, despite the fact that I am not overly
>interested in non-WWII vehicles. I know however, lots of folks aren't
>interested in the many daily e-mails they receive and would prefer only a
>list with WWII content. I have created such a list. It is the WWII
>Military Vehicle List <WWIIMV@yahoogroups.com> for anyone that is
>interested.
>
>My point here is not to fracture or splinter the current lists, rather, it
>is an attempt to provide a home for the die-hard WWII vehicle enthusist that
>has left the other list. I will remain on both lists and I hope I can
>entice more WWII specific discussion without alienating the M-series crowd.
>
>Naturally, there are generic questions which are appropriate to both lists,
>but I hope to provide a forum for WWII specific discussion without
>alienating the post-war crowd as has happened before.
>
>To subscribe: WWIIMV-subscribe@yahoogroups.com
>or via web: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/WWIIMV
>
>Jim Rice
>
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