[CQ-Contest] New Category Suggestion

[David Gilbert]

I saw it differently.  It seemed to me that NN4X was being quite 
disrespectful toward skilled operators, who by simple virtue of not 
being able to afford a competent station of their own, should be 
discriminated against if they get the opportunity to compete from a 
better station.  His suggestion would also open up an endless and 
contentious argument of what exactly qualifies for such a category, as 
at least a few replies here have already identified.

A silly suggestion isn't courage.

Dave   AB7E


On 9/8/2016 6:58 AM, W0MU Mike Fatchett wrote:
> I understand the point that NN4X was making.  Do people need to be 
> arseholes when they don't necessarily agree?
>
> I thought the purpose of this reflector was to discuss and debate 
> ideas, concepts, etc.  I didn't realize that I had to agree with a 
> particular mantra to be a member of the list.
>
> This list has devolved into name calling and many are quite 
> disrespectful of others opinions and comments.
>
> I guess this is what happens when people become old farts?
>
> These posts just show that hams are just like everyone else.  The 
> disrespect shown toward others in the real world is about the same as 
> in this reflector.  I used to think Ham Radio people were better 
> people, would never cheat, treated others as they would like to be 
> treated.  No longer.
>
> Is there a particular platform that members of this list must conform 
> to in order to be accepted?
>
> At least NN4X has the courage to make some suggestions.  Most simply 
> continue to keep their heads firmly planted in the sand.
>
> The value of this list continues to fade.
>
> W0MU
>