[Rhodes22-list] Paul & Andrew: Political discussion is diluting the value ...NOT SO

[elle]

Paul & Andrew,

How can off topic dilute the value when it keeps the list engaged until there is a sailing question?

Rummy hit the nail on the head. Newbies have the nerve to complain but contribute nothing to the  content.

Got a question? ASK IT. 

Don't have a question? Hang around & enjoy the chatter until a question pops up...There is a much higher level of discourse lately as everyone is trying to be civil...and it's working. (Didn't I just have to say this the other day????)

Didn't you notice all the conversation re: outboards lately???

Stick around, use the delete key (or not...there are some very interesting points of view that can inspire one top think (some, for only a moment..;^) but enliightening, none the less. And you'll get a much more interesting picture of the political process listening to Bill, Herb, Robert, Brad, and the NEW Ed, than you will from the talking heads on the TV. HD hasn't made them any more intelligent.

So kwitchurbelliachin, ask & ye shall receive, or sit back and hoist one w/the guys while the topics ebb & flow around 'da list.'

elle

We can't change the angle of the wind....but we can adjust our sails.

1992 Rhodes 22   Recyc '06  "WaterMusic"   (Lady in Red)


--- On Wed, 9/3/08, andrew collins <engineerpac at gmail.com> wrote:

> From: andrew collins <engineerpac at gmail.com>
> Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] Political discussion is diluting the value of the ex-Rhodes 22 forum
> To: "The Rhodes 22 Email List" <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org>
> Date: Wednesday, September 3, 2008, 6:14 AM
> Paul
> 
> I could not agree more. This forum has abandoned sailing in
> all but form,
> and as to decorum, courtesy, tolerance and respect for
> others, both as to
> people and opinions (in my mind at least these are
> different) we are
> plumbing new depths. Elle managed to raise the bar a few
> weeks ago (hats
> off!), but methinks I need a break. I am going sailing.
> 
> Andrew
> s/v Carmen
> 
> 
> On 9/2/08, Robert Skinner <Robert at squirrelhaven.com>
> wrote:
> >
> > Paul, I hope you have your bullet proof vest on...
> > /Robert
> >
> >
> > Paul Krawitz wrote:
> > > While I appreciate the desire for people to
> express theirpolitical
> > > viewpoints, the use of Rhodes22.orgas the vehicle
> to do this dilutes the
> > > value of this
> > > newsgroup for informational exchange regarding
> sailing, engines,
> > > rigging, boating venues, and of course, the
> Rhodes 22 itself.
> > >
> > > Consequently, although I have received several
> > > helpful communications regarding my second
> Rhodes,
> > > I find myself deleting the discussions
> automatically
> > > unless I've posted a question. Thus, I miss
> out on
> > > potentially useful information.
> > >
> > > Is it possible that an alternate discussion group
> could
> > > be created for those subscribers who wish to
> pursue
> > > political commentary, thus maintaining the
> "purity" of
> > > the Rhodes22.org web site and newsgroup?
> > >
> > > Are there any other subscribers who concur?
> > >
> > > Paul K
> > > "Clarity"
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