> >
> > Wait, I thought ads were allowed? Not that I particularly wish to be
> > innundated with commercial requests, and in particular, I'd hope that
> > no
> > here would sell off their classic equipment to a reseller, but I see
> > plenty of ads on this list. Does the charter of the list indicate
> > that people can't sell or request to purchase equipment on the list?
>
> Actually, there doesn't seem to be an answer. That part of the FAQ is
> missing (http://www.classiccmp.org/faq.html). Are there any other
> places on the 'net where there would be a complete version of this, or
> was the rest never written?
>
> Ian Primus
> ian_primus_at_yahoo.com
>
The original was written by Bill Whitson who started the list. It came in 3
parts. The FAQ on the website is a partially rewritten one by Jeffery Sharp
who Jay West the hoster of the list designated to assist him. He is to be
commended, as handling the disparate and opinionated members can be a
thankless job.
In keeping with that tradition I am concerned that the original Faq charter is
not on the site. Maintainers have the right to make changes, and I think the
new cctalk and cctech format is good, but changes to the faq, especially on
this list, should be handled with kid gloves.
The relevent section is from the second part of the Faq:
2.4 Can I post advertisements?
Sure. As long as they're related to _classic_ computers. And, of course,
use your brain - don't spam. Also, please state up-front whether or not
you are willing to ship the items you sell outside your country as there
are members of this list in a number of different countries.
If your post is commercial, please be sure to indicate that in some way
in the subject line.
2.5 Can I ask people to sell/give me their computers?
Sure. But you're not likely to get a very nice response. Mine, for example,
would be: Get your own f***ing computer! There are several people on
usenet who will vouch for this. When someone posts about one of their
machines without offering to sell it - it's really a pretty good bet that
they're not secretly trolling for offers. See section 5 for info on how to
find yourself a computer.
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There has also been an understandable misconception on the list the last
while by new members who, because of the large number of mini and
DECcentric members, think that home micros are off-topic. Earlier, the
opposite was addressed by the original owner.
2.3 Can I talk about Minis/MainFrames/WorkStations/Gigantic Talking Boxes
with Flashing Lights & Coundown Timers/Robots from Alien Civilizations?
There has apparently been some misconception that this is a list for
micros/home computers only. You'll note I said "misconception".
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Again, while appreciating Jeffrey's efforts, the original Faq Trilogy should be
on the site for comparison lest the new one goes too far astray.
Lawrence
Lawrence
lgwalker_at_mts.net
bigwalk_ca_at_yahoo.com
Received on Sun Oct 27 2002 - 18:48:00 GMT