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Henry Frye wrote:
> I've been resisting this for quite some time now, but I can't take it any
> more.
>
> I have never made a non-Triumph post to this list is the 4 1/2 years I've
> been subscribed. This is the first one.
>
> I used to contribute often, as this list was an invaluable resource in my
> Triumph education. However, I now find that the annoyance of the list
> activity far outweighs than any benefit I'm receiving.
>
> This list was created to be a forum of discussion about Triumph cars.
> Repairing, maintaining, parts sources, car shows, etc. An occasional LBC
> related joke, but that was it.
>
> In years past the list had extremely knowledgable contributors who knew
> their stuff. A thread was started, all responses were public, and many good
> responses were had. A synopsis was posted by the person who started the
> thread. Everybody learned from one person's experience.
>
> As the 'signal to noise ratio' grew, many excellent contributors got fed up
> with the crap, and left the list. Well, that's what I'm seriously
> considering doing.
>
> The only way I've been able to take the day to day onslaught of crap is by
> using an email program with powerful filtering functions. I've got all you
> 'no added value' listers going right into my trash can. You know who you
> are, those people who can't resist commenting on EVERY thread, whether or
> not you have any direct knowledge of the subject. Listen guys, if you post
> to the list more than once or twice a week, please cool it. If you are not
> adding your insight on a Triumph related matter, don't click the send
> button. Nobody wants to read your smart little wisecrack.
>
> The list has grown into a big chat room. It will be to everyone's benefit
> if the knowledgable contributors don't unsubscribe.
>
> The growth of the Internet has been exponential. More and more Triumph
> enthusiasts are finding this list. That's great. But, will all you people
> please take a lesson in netiquette, and keep on the topic??? Trust me, most
> people could care less that your ex-girlfriend's father had an MG way back
> in the days of afros and bell bottoms.
>
> To all those who feel the need to flame me, go ahead. You are most probably
> being filtered into my trash already. To those of you who want things the
> way they used to be, maybe we can convince Mark to split the list again -
> Triumphs and Triumphs-Enthusiast-Chat-Room.
>
> Henry 'We don't need no stinkin' nomex' Frye
> thefryes@iconn.net
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