Having all of us respond to the email about spam has amounted to spamming
ourselves.

I am on three different vehicle-orientated listserves (Jeeps, Vanagons, and
Aircooled VWS).
All of them invariably will have some vendor content b/c some of us love
these cars some much, we manage to make a living out of them. Allot of
knowledge can come along with these individuals.

If they share that knowledge + a little sales info. No harm, No foul.
Of course, if someone does nothing but post part prices that wouldn't
constitute much of a discussion.
SO, the best thing I can say is, delete those messages you don't care for
based on the sender or subject title.
I don't even own a vanagon. I'm here looking for AC T4 info, and also
specific info on Syncros. SO, I delete allot of the fine information that
comes to me. I READ WHAT SUITS MY NEEDS.

Actually I'm keen to find a Syncro rolling chassis at this time (suspension,
drivetrain complete) if anyone has a hint where one might be available.

The list is not ebay, so don't post parts flyers here. BUT, some vendors are
quite happy to clear up vanagon owner problems, and they do it free of
charge when they post real info.

Also we will experience lots of repeat posts on subjects like Jeep wheels on
VWs, etc. as new members join. That's just the way it is. Unless you can
find a way to force all new members to read the entire archives prior to
posting anything.

Now I am through spamming the list,
DougJ