Amen. I've been on this wonderful list for several years now, and I'm
disappointed to see it split up. Selfishly, thank goodness I'm a couple of
weeks from finishing my restoration. Because there's no way, absolutely no
way, I could have ever done it without this e-mail list and all the help from
*everybody*. Tips for *all* the trucks applied to my advance design project.
To see it split up is bad (IMHO). I've always taken the annoying ebay mails
because it means I get all the wonderful other things the list provides. Very
simple. Thanks everybody for all the help the last three years!!!! I really
appreciate it.
Allen in Seattle
'50 3100 Vvvrrrmmm, vvvrrrmmm!!!!!!!!
>>> Tim and Terese <tnt1@triton.net> 09/12/99 07:10AM >>>
hey ALL, Mrs. Tim here. I have followed this thread, and have followed others
like it. I am also on several different lists. and we get tons of email between
the 2 of us. We use the delete key lots and lots, but there are others that
read each post they get. there is no right or wrong way to do email. Eventually
we all find the way we want to do the email list thing. I love seeing the posts
from all the different groups of trucks, and the LOVE the jokes, and occasional
you know what my kid did thing....
I certainly realize that many others don't have time to be bothered with all the
drivel..
Here is my suggestion ..... take it as you like it. remember I know that people
either like me or think I am a witch.....
if Rob feels he wants to subdivide and go with one list. which he certainly has
the right and freedom to do. So be it. I am sure there are many many people on
the growing list that would gladly follow. maybe that it was it needed.
Here is the second part of my thoughts
the list as we have it now... or some one else start a similar list. for what we
have now. everything old trucks. even go as far as for it to be ok for jokes and
off subject matter. as long as people aren't being flamed and having all out
verbal fights on list.. go for it.
everyone has the freedom of speech 'tis true. and everyone is entitled to his or
her opinion. Keep is nice, fair, and non trashing a person personally, and give
it a go.
There is much to learn from each other about the subject you so much love. Old
trucks.
sheesh our old truck is lovingly in parts yet. with the thoughts of restoring it
all original. but also desires of modifying it. sigh... slow and wonderful
project. I guess I will step off the soap box now. Must be a full moon coming up
soon. ( reason for all the animosity on the list) When you get the members to a
list up in the 400-600 range this happens all the time. even as much as 2 times
a month or more. is normal and will continue. ya just have to learn to use the
delete key. there is so much info to learn form each other!!!!!!
Terese
Bill Bailey wrote:
> I may not be one of the "old-timers" of the group but I have been with it
> since it was substantially smaller than it is now. Many of you on here
> know that I have a TF truck and you also know that I have a serious
> interest in AD trucks as well. I make no secret of the fact that I would
> love to have one of each but don't have the space or time to donate to both.
> That being said I am disappointed to see the group starting to subdivide
> into other groups. My feeling is, to borrow the words of Mr. Lincoln, "A
> house divided cannot stand". My truck would fall somewhere between rod and
> heavily modified I guess. Nevertheless I frequently read posts dedicated to
> bone stock AD trucks. You see, I admit that I have a ton to learn on the
> subject of old trucks..and as such I will take the opportunity to read
> anything and everything that might further my knowledge of them whether it
> relates specifically to my model year or not. I appreciate Rob having
> started this list, you have helped me more than you could ever know, but I
> have to disagree with your decision to start a competing list..and that is
> what it will become. This is America though and as such you have the right
> to do whatever you wish. If you are truly that frustrated with this group
> then perhaps you feel you have no other choice. As for Miq, you have done
> a great job with this group, especially at keeping the spam out of my
> mailbox. In addition you allow things to flow pretty much as they want
> until it gets entirely out of hand then you step in and guide it back in
> line. I think your ideas may help those of us who feel overwhelmed with
> the amount of mail in the box as well as keep happy those of us, such as
> myself, that want to get it all.
> For the record, I have no use for ebay posts myself but I handled quite
> easily on my end by simply making a filter in my email program, Eudora,
> which if the subject contains the word "ebay" it goes straight to the trash
> folder. That way those that like it can get it and I don't have to worry
> with it. It's quite simple to do in Eudora..if anyone would like help with
> it..ping me off list and I will help you get it set up. I'm sure other
> programs do the same thing if you take time to figure it out.
> Ok..my 2 cents turned into a buck fifty. I'll go back to my cage now. :)
> Bill Bailey
> 57 Chevy 3100
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