Re: Fw: [MV] Sorry, server was down
Tim Clark (glengar@bellatlantic.net)
Sat, 28 Aug 1999 00:48:42 -0400
JEFF HAIN-MATSON wrote:
>
> Antoine Compin wrote:
>
> > I agree with Jim that the list has to remain independent from
> > the MVPA and any other such Organizations...
> > Voluntary Subscription is a good idea, but It'll be interesting
> > to count the actual "Volunteers" at the end of the day! I
> > suggested yesterday to Arthur that it would be appropriate to
> > "levy" a small yearly fee from the vendors who are subscribing
> >
>
> I for one would have no problem as a subscriber and a vendor making a
> donation if Arthur wouldforward a snail mail address for same.
> HOWEVER, asking just dealers/vendors for money will not go far, and isn't
> very fair. we already subsidize
> some of the vehicle shows, and magazines. if you keep holding your hand
> out for money people will walk away
> sooner or later.
>
> i think the fair thing is to figure how many use the list, how much an
> upgrade is, and everybody could pay.
>
> like jim said keeping this list separate from any outside control is a
> good thing, and its not unfair to ask ALL
> of those who use the list to support it, since it is so valuable to all
> of us.
>
> > to the list. I agree that, as collectors themselves, they
> > contribute greatly to the list, but on the other hand, they also
> > derive some commercial advantages from it...
> > As opposed to many of us for whom the hobby is often a
> > bottomless money pit...
> > Antoine Compin
> >
> > 1943 Willys MB & '44 MBT
> > 1942 Harley WLA
> > 1942 Harley XA (two)
> > MVPA 14803 - MVCG (France)
> > http://www.freehomepages.com/antoine
> >
> > ----- Original Message ----- EDITED
> > From: jim gilmore <jgilmore@oeonline.com>
> > To: <mil-veh@skylee.com>
> > Sent: Friday, August 27, 1999 1:11 PM
> > Subject: Re: Fw: [MV] Sorry, server was down
> >
> > > Ron, one of the great things about this list is that it is
> > NOT under control by the MVPA or any other group. This is the
> > only type of MV forum I know of where a free exchange of
> > opinions, ideas and data are allowed. >
> > SNIP!
> > > On the other hand, many of the people (vendors) that
> > supply us with parts, etc. ARE subscribers to this list. Wee
> > Bee Webbing, Front Line, MVP, Rick Larson, Winer's Motors, D.
> > Bensinger, Portrayl Press, Joe Young, John Bizal and many others
> > read and respond to the questions and discussions on the list.
> > >
> > > I would suggest that we, the users of this list, should
> > be the ones to support it. A voluntary donation from each of us
> > would go far in getting Arthur the new equipment that he (and
> > we) need to keep this resource up to date
> > SNIP!
> >
> > AND, if the vendors who subscribe to (and make sales from) the
> > list, would send a slightly larger contribution we will be even
> > further along in helping keep the list independent and active
> > into the future.
> >
> > YES!!!
> > > I'll put my money where my mouth is and send Arthur a
> > check for $50.00.
> >
> > A GOODD EXAMPLE FOR US TO FOLLOW
> > >
> > Maybe a distinctive T shirt that could be worn at these rallys
> > would help! OD Green with some slogan such as "I'm on the
> > list! -- Mil-Veh@Skylee.com" with a drawing of say, a Stuart
> > tank bursting out of a computer monitor . Profits from shirt
> > sales would go to upgrade the equipment. I could talk to Ben
> > Zatarski at Lake Screen Printing about it. Just a
> > suggestion...
> >
> > A GOOD IDEA TOO..
> > >
> >
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> --
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I agree-- ALL should support it, not just vendors
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