One thing I find interesting is that even though this is a list devoted to a
machine, an aging and often decrepit machine at that, it is still a vibrant
forum fraught with  political struggle, drama, heros and villians, values
and history.  One recurring struggle typically pits those who prefer a free
and open forum against thsoe who  want to control and censor and make the
list fit their personal tastes.  So far, the free-speechers have won this
struggle every time...primarily by the force of persuasion, although having
wise administrators helps.
viva la List!
Steve
www.Censure & Move On !

"Robert A. Alexander" wrote:

> Mark - Nope, not at all!  The interesting thing about the List is being
> able to see folks trying to sell 15 year old Vanagon parts for 50% of
> new value, folks trying to convince others that that are only two or
> three tires we should use on our vehicles and that there is only ONE way
> of doing things to keep our beasts running properly!
>
> The neatest thing about the List is that anyone can come on and ask a
> question about their Vanagon as long as they are not intimidated by the
> "wise folks" telling them to "look it up in the archives", criticizing
> their spelling/grammar or insulting their intelligence.
>
> BOB - WA4RRN
> '85GL
> http://www.impeachment.org

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