OK...Regarding searching the archives.  We have a heard a couple of
work-arounds to get the archives downloaded to your own database for faster
searching, but if you do not take that step...Can we be more tolerant when
responding to a request from a person who is JUST NOW experiencing an issue
that another list member has already been through?  I read all mail and log
into my cerebral database ;> and archive my Gmail, but I have only been on
the list for a year and hesitate to ask a question and be berated for NOT
searching the archives first.  Opinions change and topics change, but the
van stays the same(except for Subie, Bostig, TIICO, etc). I like to check
the Bentley(now that I have one-Thanks list members/vendors) then I email
because I really respect the opinions and knowledge base on the list. I also
learn alot relating to the different personalities that I encounter on the
list...you know who you are. Anyway, I REEEAAALLLYYY enjoy being part of
this community and can't wait to meet a few of you in person.

My .02

On Wed, Aug 27, 2008 at 11:56 AM, Jim Johnston <inmytree1@gmail.com> wrote:

> My two cents...
>
> if it not broke, don't fix it...I keep reading about the need to
> "modernize"...I have to wonder why.  This list has been around for years,
> it's helped me, and I'm sure others, in countless ways.  There are
> currently
> other online forums that are currently in place.
>
> I guess if folks don't like this format, they can do a couple of things.
>
> 1. move on
> 2. create your very own
>
> Really, I wonder what the real issue is.  I know some have trouble
> searching
> the archives, but when that happens, a simple email to the list usually
> yields the desired information.  Other than that, I'm not sure what the
> benefit of changing would be. I opened a Gmail account just for this list,
> and now I have my own archives.
>
> Also, I know I've tried posting on forum sites like the Samba and had poor
> results.  I post something here, and I've received almost immediate
> feedback
> and help.  I see that as a good thing...
>
> Jim
> Wilmington, NC
>

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