In a message dated 1/19/99 4:15:52 PM Eastern Standard Time,
janderson@IOLINC.NET writes:

> Well you can be damn sure they have never much subsidized the list, with the
>  exception of Ron to the tune of $100 or so a few years ago.  Shit, what
>  should really happen is THEY should have to pay to advertise on the list,
>  once again 800 ducks in a small pond, a hell of a FREE marketing base.

And if they are charged to post to the list, who will ultimately pay the
advertising bill? I'll tell you who, the listees who buy from them.

I find all the vendor posts useful and helpful. The open statement of pricing
keeps things honest. Ken and Kyle have been most helpful to me at times, and I
haven't even bought anything from them yet. Ron has been the same and I've
given him my business.

I'll tell you what I find offensive: your language, but I'll ignore that to
try and see your point...(most lists and newsgroups would jump on that before
a listee ad)

It seems to me that these guys are enthusiasts first and businessmen second.
I'm pretty new here too, but I have to say, leave the list as it is.

Give these guys a break, if we didn't have them we all be at the dealer or
clueless FLAPS when our Vanagons needed parts.

Paul 89 Carat
Very close to a decision on a Eurospec or Audi transplant
Uh Oh!!!! Is this advertising??????