I think an open registry for all Triumphs would be great! I share the
privacy concern. Why not just list the Model, yr., VIN and Postal Zone. If
that data is put in a database then you could get all the information
necessary without getting involved in privacy issues.
D. Brown
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From: Joe Curry <curry@wolfenet.com>
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Date: Wednesday, October 29, 1997 12:13 AM
Subject: Re: VTR & VINs, Hoover, and the Registry
>John Peacock wrote:
>>
>> Joe
>>
>> Maybe the best thing is for VTR to send a flyer out asking if we want our
>> names included in such a list. A non returned flyer would be implied
>> consent.. I think a list of all Triumphs would be great, not just
>> Spitfires. If the flyer is returned with a negative response then they
>> just don't get on the list. That way those of us that want to know about
>> other cars in our area will. The question could even be incorporated
into
>> the renewal form and the new member form so in the future there are no
more
>> problems
>>
>> Just my opinion, but I think it would make all happy, and I don't think
>> there are any die hard Triumph thieves anyway.
>>
>> John Peacock
>>
>That is an excellent idea. Why didn't I think of that? No, wait! I did
>think of that. It was one of the suggestions (not exactly worded that
>way, but the same intent) that I made to VTR as an alternative.
>
>You know, what amazes me is the amount of positive feedback I have
>gotten from people worldwide, most of which don't give a hoot about VTR,
>or any clubs. They feel just like I do, that it would be extremely
>interesting to know who among their neighbors have a similar vehicle.
>After all, aren't we as enthusiasts, supposed to be enthusiastic???
>
>
>Thanks for your input. I'll keep trudging in an effort to leave no
>stone unturned in my search for every remaining Spitfire.
>
>Joe Curry '63 Spit (continuously w/o doors)
>
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