appropriate list topics, was memorabilia/flotsam&jetsam/etc

[Lee Levitt <wheelman@shore.net>]

Igor writes:

> With all due respect, Dan, and the great appreciation for this >
wonderfull list you maintain, I don't think either party would benefit if >
we try to screen our european quattro-heads out of our list and > seclude
ourselves within our shores.*

> *Note: I am speaking from my heart here. I don't need a UK club's
> jacket and I don't care for an Audi key ring.

Me either. Nor do I care to see endless updates about WTF the damn keyrings
will be available. (Hope the keymeister doesn't take that personally <g>)

I've got a little background on this...I run one list and help run another.
As the proud parent, like Dan, I have expectations for the topics that will
be discussed. On my list, I explicitly warn people that commercial postings
will be immediate grounds for unsubbing. On the list I help with, we
welcome the few commercial vendors *because* they offer deep technical
resources *and* offer discounts to list members! <g>

Bottom line - it's Dan's list and I'll support whatever his decision is on
content. But, as a subscriber...my vote is to keep things not of general
interest off the list. How much freaking traffic do we need on team jackets
or keyrings. Come on now people...don't you get enough mail already????

Just my .001! (Internet money)

Lee
Lee Levitt
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1990 Audi 200T, 75K
1995 Range Rover County LWB, 42K
1987 Wicked Fat Chance, 1981 Condor