On Mar 14, 2010, at 7:41 AM, Benny boy <huotb@VIDEOTRON.CA> wrote:

> Sorry ben but it as Vanagon content, and a lot in my case.
>
> http://www.benplace.com/vanaru_pedal/vanaru_pedal8.jpg
>
> Ben

Ben,

Just because a Vanagon is made of steel does not mean all things made
of steel is an appropriate subject on the List. For example, a
discussion about swords/guns are not acceptable here even though those
items might have the same materials as a Vanagon body.

If you read any part of the thread, you might find that it had no
direct relationship or reference to the use of a potentiometer or
similar device for use in a Vanagon besides the subjectline. BTW, the
more acceptable term is drive-by-wire unless your Vanagon is equipped
with wings capable of lift. ;-)

It would be a different story if the postings said something like, "I
think Vanagon engine conversions which use a drive-by-wire systems are
a potential safety hazard (or non-hazard as the case may be)." That
would be the type of discussion considered acceptable.

At any rate, next time you have an objection to what a moderator had
to say, please contact either David or myself via pmail. We do not
have any issues making a retraction if a decision we've made is
incorrect. Broadcasting your objection to the List to re-open a close
topic is less than appropriate.

Regards,

BenT