Mark, I am so sorry that is your experience.
and ..anything about 'in group' is a turn-off to me.

and if you're getting chastised or barked at ..
that's not ok.

if you are referring to what I think you are ...
seems to me that incident was just a 'hopefully one-time thing'  done in
poor judgment at the time.

it was out of character for the original poster too I think..
if it's what I think it is. Never saw anything like that before from that
person ...
perhaps stress is a factor.
( ..oh ...I just notice weirdness happens ...it just does sometime
unfortunately )

intending civility and support for all,
Scott
----- Original Message -----
From: "Mark L. Hineline" <hineline@OCOTILLOFIELD.NET>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Saturday, November 06, 2010 4:50 PM
Subject: Snarky and in-groupish

> This list seems to have gotten in-groupish, snarky, and insular
> relative to what it once was. That's a shame, because it used to be a
> key resource for learning how to take care of a Vanagon and for
> becoming part of a community. It still has the reputation, but gosh,
> if you're not one of the in group you get chastised for asking
> questions, for making comments, for any participation at all.
>
> Mark
> 1982 Westy