I don't think it is just attitude and apathy.  I have seen many responses that equate to "go
look it up in the archives, dummy, and quit bothering us REAL Vanagon people."  Sure, many are
worded more nicely than that, but it always translates into the same thing.  I have seen this
on other lists, also.  A few people, after being on the list for a while, start thinking of
themselves as part of a superior, "in" group, and they resent those they consider "outsiders."
Myself, I don't even mind the frequent tire threads.  Some tire company might introduce a new
tire perfect for my Westy.  In the meantime, I can delete a lot of messages that don't interest
me, and it only takes a few seconds.  Please don't discourage the newcomers, and if you are a
newcomer, please don't let a couple of obnoxious critics keep you from asking your questions.

Now, if you like, I can play this game, too.  I have only been on the list for 5 or 6 years,
since back when Coyote was running it from San Francisco, and before Ron decided to start
selling parts for a living, so if any of you old-timers think I'm wrong about this, let me
know.  On the other hand, if you are only a newbie, on the list for a mere 3 or 4 years, back
off.

Bill

> On 9/27/02 9:48 AM, "dave bowers" <dave@SPARKPLUG.COM> wrote:
>
> > Attitude & apathy, not bandwidth seemed to be the issue the primary response
> > contained. There tone of "why ask us" seemed rather misplaced.
> >
> > True, one should search the archives for more information. Bandwidth should
> > not be used as an argument for such a VALID question, on a day when so much
> > goofy banter is sent out over this mail list on Fridays.