I think all this off topic talk is really off the topic of old trucks.
Seriously, I don't mind a few off topic posts to allow people with those
interests to get together. I agree after a couple posts it should go off list.
I also don't mind discussion deciding on list logo's or tee shirts. I did object
to subsequent post's on minutia of filling orders, etc. Differences of opinion
are OK with me as long as they discussed with respect for others with different
ideas. I can't speak for Bob Alder but I noticed he never posted again after
being flamed. Before that he quietly tolerated being in the minority of strictly
stock.
Grant
50 Chevy 3100
52 GMC 150
Richard Reul wrote:
> Amen Deve. Seems like the last few months that I have been deleting more
> than I have been reading
> R. Reul
> 1951 3604
> rreul@cin.net
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Deve Krehbiel" <dkrehbiel@kscable.com>
> To: <oletrucks@autox.team.net>
> Sent: Saturday, December 02, 2000 12:02 PM
> Subject: Re: [oletrucks] Off-topic
>
> > I agree we need to keep the off topic things to a minimum. Its bad enough
> > that we drive off people like Bob Adler (whom the list is definitely not
> > better off losing) with all of the modification spam that we have to live
> > with due to the diversity of everyone here. The IFS discussion awhile back
> > was the last straw for Bob as it almost was for many. You can hammer
> > something into the ground and really cause more harm than good. Its great
> > that we can all talk freely about our trucks and what we do with them. It
> > crosses the line to force opinions on others as the IFS discussion clearly
> > did. Its times like those I wish Miq had more time to moderate. Lets be
> more
> > conscious of others and try to keep it on-topic and friendly. Some of us
> are
> > subscribed to many lists and the 100's of emails per day can be
> > overwhelming. Especially when only a few are really worth reading! Just
> > remember for you personally as an individual... ANYTHING that doesnt
> pertain
> > to your truck or your interests here is SPAM. We all feel the same way.
> >
> > Deve
> >
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: "Ralph Linnell" <ChevySix@seatac.net>
> > To: <oletrucks@autox.team.net>
> > Sent: Friday, December 01, 2000 11:17 AM
> > Subject: RE: [oletrucks] Off-topic - Any knowledgeable model train guys
> out
> > there? AF,S, Marx
> >
> >
> > > One might think that after two or three messages that the thread could
> go
> > to
> > > off-list emails and leave this list for "ole truck" items. I am sure
> there
> > > must be model train lists/newsgroups out there somewhere if people are
> > > interested. Sure I have a delete key but since the subject line doesn't
> > > always represent what is in the body of the message I normally open each
> > one
> > > up unless it is an obvious piece of "SPAM".
> > >
> > > Ralph M. Linnell
> > >
> > >
> > > ChevySix@seatac.net
> > > http://www.seatac.net/chevysix/
> > >
> > > -----Original Message-----
> > > From: owner-oletrucks@autox.team.net
> > > [mailto:owner-oletrucks@autox.team.net]On Behalf Of DFloyd818@aol.com
> > > Sent: Thursday, November 30, 2000 10:47 PM
> > > To: oletrucks@autox.team.net
> > > Subject: Re: [oletrucks] Off-topic - Any knowledgeable model train guys
> > out
> > > there? AF,S, Marx
> > >
> > > In a message dated 11/30/00 4:42:13 PM, flfox1@juno.com writes:
> > >
> > > << Why don't we get back to what we were originally formed for: Ole or
> > Old
> > > Trucks. Let's stick with that and stop a lot of the garbage that is
> > > coming across the E: Mail. I may be out in left feild when I say this,
> > > but this is my feelings. I Had a Leonel train when I was a kid too.
> > > John >>
> > >
> > > John, take a deep breath and try to relax a bit! From what I have read
> on
> > > this list, friendships are formed and it only natural to want to share
> > other
> > > experiences from your life with your friends. I see nothing wrong with
> > > going
> > > off topic occasionally to see what other interests are represented by
> > these
> > > "Oletruck" folks. How hard is it to use your delete key when the
> subject
> > > plainly states that the e-mail is "off topic"? It is more irritating to
> > me
> > > when a thread has strayed so far from it's origins that the topic has
> > > changed
> > > yet the subject description has not changed for weeks! I could receive
> > mail
> > > described as "AD fuel tank trouble" and open it to find a discussion
> about
> > > the proper air pressure for the tires on a '58 TF. If I had no interest
> > in
> > > the AD series, I might overlook this message while my '58 continues to
> be
> > > troubled with flat tires! Simply changing the subject line could have
> > saved
> > > me a call to AAA.
> > >
> > > David Floyd
> > > '57 Morris Minor Van
> > > '59 Morris Minor Sedan
> > > '36 International COE with Chevy chassis
> > > admirer of old chevy trucks, not an owner... yet
> > > oletrucks is devoted to Chevy and GM trucks built between 1941 and 1959
> > > oletrucks is devoted to Chevy and GM trucks built between 1941 and 1959
> > oletrucks is devoted to Chevy and GM trucks built between 1941 and 1959
> oletrucks is devoted to Chevy and GM trucks built between 1941 and 1959
oletrucks is devoted to Chevy and GM trucks built between 1941 and 1959
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