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Guys:
Rules are rules, we all read and agreed to the rules when we signed up
for this list. Many times rules are for principle. The moderater is
not trying to be a stick in the mud, just organized and efficient. We
all know all hell would break loose if he wasn't there. I too run an
Internet server, traffic is traffic, and frankly.. I don't want to sit
here and hit the delete key 700 times! Sure there were only a couple
of greetings.. that's because the majority of the list followed the
rules! Anyway, with that said.. I hope everyone has a great y2k.
Brad
Ian Wallace wrote:
>
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> Arthur....
>
> I have been using the Mil-Veh list for some time now and have not made any
> comments regarding the management of the list. I finally have reached the
> point when I feel I must say something.
>
> The majority of the members of this list are veterans of military service.
> Many saw combat, and as such sacrificed much for their country. I believe
> that this list has as members some of the most patriotic and God fearing
> persons on earth.
>
> With said, I believe that the occasional wish for good health and other "non
> military vehicle topics" do not detract from the stated purpose of the list,
> in fact they strongly support it. I manage two web pages, one of which
> receives hundreds of hits and emails each day. It is hosted on a
> state-owned computer. I openly encourage the exchange of ideas and the
> occasional greetings of the type you find offensive are accepted and
> exchanged by the users.
>
> Certainly the MV list could be cluttered with hundreds of "forbidden"
> topics, but I believe that an occasional "Merry Christmas" will not bring
> the system down, not will the members complain about having such a message
> on their computer Christmas morning. How many of these message have been
> posted to date? Three? Five? Certainly not a "flood" from the loyal 700.
> Should someone feel that it's a nuisance, that's what the "delete" key is
> for.
>
> There are any number of other inane topics that spring up and their thread
> continues for days - remember the "Willys" discussions? Little if anything
> is mentioned about them, but for some reason a simple one line message
> wishing others good health and cheer brings a slap on the wrist. This
> bothers me. In fact it bothered me enough to write this email, which as you
> can see, IS going to the entire list. Purge me from the list if you wish,
> should you take offense, but may I suggest that others may feel the same
> way. Should you decide to do so I understand it is your prerogative, whether
> I or others agree or not.
>
> We are a group of people from throughout the world with a common interest
> and bond - those vehicles that helped make the world safer for our children.
> Many made extreme sacrifices in doing so. I would hope that they have the
> right to express a simple statement of hope to the rest of us.
>
> OK, so I have stated my opinion. Should this strike a chord with any other
> members, good. If not, I shall consider myself chastised.
>
> Ian Wallace, Seattle
> MVPA #20862
>
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: Military Vehicles List [mailto:mil-veh@uller.skylee.com]On Behalf
> > Of Mil-Veh List Admin
> > Sent: Friday, December 24, 1999 11:38 AM
> > To: Military Vehicles List
> > Subject: [MV] NO OFF-TOPIC POSTINGS (was Re: Seasons Greetings!!)
> >
> >
> > Mil-Veh List Members:
> >
> > Do NOT post Christmas/New Years/Whatever greetings to the
> > list. This is not a greeting card list. It is for the
> > discussion of privately-owned military vehicles. Nothing
> > more, nothing less. What if all 700 members decided to post
> > their best wishes to the list? We'd have complete chaos, so
> > just don't do it. If you decide to flood everyone in your
> > address book, please remove mil-veh@skylee.com before you
> > hit the Send button.
> >
> > --Arthur Kyle <postmaster@skylee.com>
> > Mil-Veh List Admin
> >
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