Hi Annice,
I have no idea what anyone's motives are regarding the two lists. I
subscribed to Spridgets-mod originally in case there were technical
discussions that would go on outside of the Spridgets list. That's all. As
you know, I tend to travel in those circles more than the off-topic stuff.
I am one that has come to appreciate the Spridgets list for it's diversity
and and for the many friends I've come to have on and off-list... people
I've had the opportunity to meet in person, and thise who I have still to
meet (someday hopefully) There are many (like you) as you know. Some are
off-list now entirely but still keep in touch with me. The volume of
messages is annoying at times, but, for me, worth dealing with because
there are so many great people on this list. I've received help in so many
ways from so many here, and not just about cars. I think this list is about
300-400 strong, but I suspect the great majority are lurkers. Some only
come out when they need something and then go away, but I think they're
missing out.
Gerard
At 5:28 PM -0500 12/12/02, Ankitterer@aol.com wrote:
>In a message dated 12/12/02 11:50:19 AM, pixelsmith@gerardsgarage.com writes:
>
><< This list has existed for about a year now. It's not terribly active, but
>there are maybe 20 or 30 members, mostly from the spridgets list. Some are
>former spridget list members who unsubscribed due to so much off topic
>messages. I'm on it, so is Frank and a few other well know Spridget list
>contributors. >>
>
>Well Gerard, if you and Frank are also on the modified list, that handles
>most of the questions that might be asked anyway, especially allowing for a
>number of others that I haven't seen for a while on this list. But it also
>leads to the question, why bother with transferring the little bit of real
>stuff, according to Mark, that filters through the fluff on this list.
>
>Most of the questions are going to get answered in less than 24 hours
>whichever list they show up on. Or is he hoping to convert those of us who
>like a little cameraderie with our tech talk to pure tech so he again has
>only one Spridget list (and a lot less traffic, particularly in the winter)
>to deal with? If so, count me out. I won't waste my time looking up answers
>for people who regard me purely as a "resource", even if you or Frank (or one
>of several others) usually do have the right answer posted before I can look
>it up.
>
>I felt that this mod list was not the way I wanted to see the list go when it
>was presented. I still feel that way. I'm not sure how many people are
>still on the original spridget list, but I am pretty sure that it is more
>than the 20 or 30 that make up the mod list. Seems we had a pretty good
>thing a year ago and a few of us were pursuaded to try a new plan. Now we are
>being told that major domo will spoon feed that few from what remains of the
>(larger) old group. Not much question where his motives lie, is there?
>
>Annice & Bob
>1960 Bugeye (Mk. IV in disguise) "The Sprite"
>1966 Sprite Mk. III (Still in Boxes) "Trevor"
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