It's interesting what different personality types read into different
things. I read that if you don't like what's coming across, feel free to
unsubscribe.
I think we have a club here and if you don't want to be a part of a
conversation, ignore it and move to one that interests you. I enjoyed
reading the bio's. I enjoy reading everything that arrives in my mailbox
from the list. When the day arrives that the list deals only with tech
issues, it will be a sad day indeed. We have so many rich personalities on
the list, Fred, Brad, Randall, and many more. Not only are they rich in
technical knowledge, they are rich in personality. I for one would hate to
lose the personality because I believe they'd get bored and we'd lose the
technical side too.
Yes, I know, more wasted bandwidth but then this is 1999 and there's so much
more bandwidth to waste than there was just a few years ago.
I for one am hot for the day when we can pass pictures around - I'd love to
see everybody's cars, heck I'd like to see everybody's picture.
The internet is expanding, the world is getting smaller, let's not be
Ludites.
I would have sent my bio too but I had a family crisis to take care of. If
any of you "A" types would like to send your bio's I'd like to read them
too. I want to know my electronic neighbors.
FWIW
Andy
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-triumphs@autox.team.net
[mailto:owner-triumphs@autox.team.net]On Behalf Of levilevi@home.com
Sent: Friday, August 20, 1999 3:42 AM
To: Mark J Bradakis
Cc: triumphs@autox.team.net
Subject: Re: State of the List
Mark,
Thanks for the reminder. Especially the part about how the list could
be dissolved. The listers need to remember why the list was created and
if it becomes something other than what MJB intended it to be, and
ESPECIALLY if it becomes a hassle, then it could cease to exist. IMHO
the Triumphs List may be more responsible for the preservation of
Triumphs than anything that's come along since Triumphs ceased being
made (maybe evidenced by Mark receiving the only standing ovation at the
VTR convention banquet). My guess is that even the Big Three monitor it
(or they should if they're smart) for feedback. Which can only help all
Triumph owners. I would hate to see it go. I've made a lot of good
friends and gotten advice that money couldn't buy.
It pains me to see division on the list (we've always had different
opinions but usually limited it to TRs). And we could argue until we're
all blue in the face about what adds to the Triumph
experience...technical only....or more personal.....or a mix of
technical/personal. But I think the advice Mark gives below about
keeping things brief is something to take to heart (and I know that I
drone on with the best of them, so there's no need to send me examples,
I'll try to do better).
As far as Bios go (or VTR reports or anything else that's long winded)
maybe they should fall under Mark's instructions on pictures "Do NOT
think that everybody on the list wants to have some nice big picture
dumped in their mailbox." If you want to send out pictures, programs,
(MAYBE BIOS SHOULD BE ADDED HERE) or anything more than a few paragraphs
long , send a short note to the list explaining what you have, and how
folks can get it if they wish. And yes we all know how to work a delete
key, but one person's life story is another person's spam and they
shouldn't be forced to deal with it.
I think that the key is moderation. I believe in moderation in all
things and think that anyone who doesn't should be shot.
And that's my $0.03 worth.
Bud Rolofson
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