Good advice. I suggest taking it a step farther.
It is the rare ham who takes criticism, even constructive, well. So,...
Privately suggest to them how doing it differently will increase their fun,
will increase their chances of making the QSO. Suggest listening a bit.
Suggest timing. Etcetera. Help them be better and use the carrot of better
results and more fun.
Ham Exuberantly,
Hank, W6SX
On Mon, Jan 18, 2016 at 7:00 AM, <mstangelo@comcast.net> wrote:
>
> When someone is doing something wrong we should not "out" or embarrass
> them.
>
> You should try to settle the situation offline without leaving any bad
> feelings.
>
> If you know the offender you should discuss it with him (or her) person to
> person. Be diplomatic.
>
> Don't lecture to them, discuss it with them. You have noticed they are
> doing something which interferes with good operating practices and also
> mention that other listeners have noted the fact.
>
> If you cannot contact the person you can mention the offense on a
> contesting or DX'ing forum such as this
>
> I find it is better to show them the way.
>
> Mike N2MS
>
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