[AMPS] An open response to Tom, W8JI

[Rich Measures]

>Hello all,
>
>First, I like to apologize to everyone on this mailing list if the two
>Alpha ads I posted yesterday were inappropriate. 

IMO, they were not.  

> As a new recipient of
>this list, I didn't see any policy information from the "owner" of this
>list, Bill Fisher - W4AN except the following information from the "Welcome
>to amps" message I initially received:
>
Bill is cool.  He seems to realize that censorship is certain to scuttle 
the ship. 

>     Welcome to the RF Amplifier Mail Reflector
>     This reflector is devoted to the discussion of RF amplifiers.
>
>     Bill Fisher, W4AN
>     w4an@contesting.com
>
>As a long time ham and Alpha user, I joined this list to gather and share
>any information which might help me and others enjoy and more efficiently
>use our RF amps.  I love my Alpha 87A amp and don't feel it is
>inappropriate to share some timely information with other hams and Alpha
>users.
>
>What I find most interesting is the immediate negative response I (we)
>received from Tom (W8JI) within seconds of posting the Alpha ads yesterday.
> I received the following message via email:
>
>>You must be new at internet Sandy.
>>A posting like yours is considered trash and poor manners by most people.
>>
>>73, Tom W8JI
>
>No, Tom, I'm not new to the Internet.  ...snip...

IMO, Sandy, "trash and poor manners" would be someone who e-mails me and 
says he wants to have a serious debate on the Internet in regards to some 
of the articles I wrote for *QST* magazine.  The debate begins.  However, 
in the middle of the debate, when things are not looking great, he tries 
to cut a covert deal with me via e-mail to end the debate -  seemingly to 
save his smouldering biscuits.  

Rich---

R. L. Measures, 805-386-3734, AG6K   


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