I agree with Wayne, I have been on this list since close to the start of it
and would hate to see it end because of this ebay thing. I learned a lot
about old trucks from the Bob Adler's, Jim Forbes', Rob J's, Wayne and the
rest of the list members past and present. If a AD truck has a problem it
could happen on a TF truck also so reading the repair suggestions could
someday help me.
What is the big deal, just add the "e" word to the list and forget about it.
A few years ago during some debate we had going on I think one of the guys
that started the list said that since it was his list he could do whatever
he wanted. That it was like a dictatorship of sorts. So why don't we
continue with that same operation plan. It has worked quite well as the
list continues to grow so most of us must liked it that way. Members are
free to leave and start their our own list if they want or stay here. Life
is give and take you can't make everyone happy, so quit trying. I don't
agree with everything that goes on this list but I look at it with a grain
of salt. I look at the positive parts and ignore the negative. I am just
glad to have the email in my box in the morning to read and the opportunity
to chose what I want to respond to.
Rob you started this list and did a good job of running it. Just keep doing
what you do and if others don't like it let them leave. You have made good
decisions so far so why leave. My bet is most of the list members will
stick as I have.
Andy 56-3200
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-oletrucks@autox.team.net
[mailto:owner-oletrucks@autox.team.net]On Behalf Of Wayne Osborne
Sent: Sunday, September 12, 1999 8:58 AM
To: oletrucks@autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [oletrucks] Change can be good!
I agree with what Bill says, its just seems to me that it is well known
that the majority of the list members do not want the ebay posting.
Then why do the minority continue to send these post to the list?
All it does is fire folks up....
Most seem opposed to spliting into different list-so why not just have
Miq add the ebay word to the list of nonmentionalbles???
wayne
>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
>http://members.tripod.com/~oltruck
>oletrucks is devoted to Chevy and GM trucks built between 1941 and 1959
>
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