A challenge...Don't end the Q-list

[JShadzi at aol.com]

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Dan, I for one am greatly thankful for what you have provided us all, in the
Quattro list, over the years, though other lists and forums have popped up, I
have remained on the Q-list becuase of the _people_ AND the _older car
topics_.

I don' have a newer car, frankly I don't want one, and I don't plan on owning
a newer Audi for a long time - I'd rather trade new car smell for new, custom
turbo EFI smell.

As far as the people, I'd like to point out that what puts a bad taste in all
our mouths is usually instigated by 1 or 2 people, if you've noticed,
legitimate Audi related discussions have been continuing all day long...I
actually only caught on to the latest fiasco recently, I have grown accustom
to just deleting most posts between Phil and Scott, I'd argue that there is a
big portion of the list that probably doesn't even know about it.  It would
be a great shame to end the Q-list, I'd rather both Phil and Scott left (for
what they're worth) than see the list end.  I have a feeling Phil will be
back, anyway...

I can fly into any major airport in the country (maybe even the world) and
meet with Q-list members, Dan S. name is know all over the world for starting
the Q-list, the Q-list archives hold an immense wealth of information - I
can't imagine any Ego fight between Scott and Phil ending all that.  I hope
you see it that way too.

Though I've had my share of crabby outbursts, I'd like to commit to being
positive and constructive on this list, I challenge us all to do the same.

Best Regards,

Javad
80tq.com

In a message dated 4/12/2002 6:01:05 PM Pacific Daylight Time,
dans at audifans.com writes:


>
> > I would hope that others would join in with donations, if nothing else,
> > just to help out Dan, and help him keep this list running.
> > I would ask both of you do help me help Dan.  If you don't want to lose
> > face, just do it so he can get the money.
>
> I hate to tell you Greg, but I don't think either party is going to
> comply.  I've already asked Phil to reconsider, there's not much else I
> can do.
>
> I don't think I'll be needing the money either.
> Frankly, this whole affair has me taking a hard look at the future of
> the lists.  Perhaps the care and feeding of older Audis has reached a
> saturation point, and what needed to be said has been said?
> Future owners of ratty A6 2.7tt and A8s will just have to fend for
> themselves.
>
> As far as the people...
> At one time I was proud of what was here, but I'm not so sure anymore.
>
> It seems that I can't spare enough time to actively police the list, and
> that members are incapable of behaving themselves, so if someone wants
> to assume the mantle, I'm listening.
>
> | Dan |
>