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I didn't have to read the messages, or even look at the subjects. It
was obvious that TAC WARS II had started, just from the number of
submissions over the last day or so. So I might as well throw in my
two cents worth.
I'm located a couple time zones east of the nearest TAC inspector, and
while I would love to be able to pay a few bucks and gain access to
the knowledge of what makes a Tiger a Tiger, we are forgetting one
thing.
Remember last spring when I suggested that none of this is rocket
science, and that we could develop the same information base
ourselves, if we just shared the bits of info we had? Do you know how
many replies I got? ZERO!
The TAC guys did the work, developed the data base, set up the
program, trained the inspectors, etc. They did the work, and the rest
of us didn't. By their efforts, they own it, and can do with it what
they please. While some of us would like them to handle things
differently, it's their product, so they can control access to it the
way they choose. If you don't like it, then don't participate.
And yes, there will be mistakes. The courts make mistakes, The IRS
makes mistakes. Windows helps my computer make mistakes. Anything
with humans involved will eventually have some mistakes. But, what's
the alternative?
I believe that if TAC fails a car, all they are saying is that the
required clues are not present. Maybe it's a Tiger that's had so many
parts replaced, so much rust repaired, that the clues are gone. Or
maybe it's an Alger Either way, it may look neat and go like hell,
but the Tiger clues are missing.
We've all heard the story about Uncle Fred's axe. Had the same axe
for 50 years. Yes he did. Of course, over the years it needed two
new heads and six new handles..... Where do you draw the line? The
TAC guys are trying to define what makes a Tiger real, and while we
may not agree on their methods, I haven't seen anyone else try to do
it better.
Stu
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