Extremely well spoken, Hans. I'm one of the members who used to collect, but now that my interests have changed I simply make it a point to put up any 'classic' stuff I may get for auction or direct sale. I do my best not to gouge, and I know I've not polluted the list with daily ads for stuff.
Speaking as both a former collector and as someone who's in the electronics business, I say let them on. No reservations.
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On 30-Oct-03 at 17:41 Hans Franke wrote:
>> This guy asked nicely to join the list.. I asked him what he collects
>and
>> below is the response I got. As I said before, I don't intend to post
>these
>> kinds of emails to the list, but this one I'm a little torn on and not
>sure
>> what to do. Do you guys think this person should be on the list? Let him
>on
>> with a warning? I'm kinda leaning towards "no", but... You guys tell me!
>
>This list has been so successful over the years because it's
>open to every person and opinion on this planet (with a mild
>suggestion to stay on topic). Unlike a.f.c where moderation
>and watchdogs stop it from using the potential.
>
>The question itself about 'this person' is already a degradeing
>and not wothy issue. I'd say let everyone in, of course by making
>it clear that this isn't exactly ebay.
>
>Just because he's professional about old computers doesn't make
>him 'unworthy'. We have more than one member who earns money by
>selling/maintaining/programming/consulting around old hardware.
>
>And what's even more importand (if we already go into the ugly
>arena of judgeing people without knowing) he is honest about his
>professional background.
>
>I'd be more than happy to wellcome him in our round. And NO, he
>does not need a _warning_ he hasn't done anything, all that's
>needed is a clear definition of the (main) purpose of the list
>to EVERYONE joining, no matter what they tell.
>
>Gruss
>H.
>
>
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