[CQ-Contest] New Category Suggestion

[W0MU Mike Fatchett]

Steve,

Been there myself.  Snark, sarcasm, humor is easily missed or 
misinterpreted in text messaging.

73

W0MU


On 9/8/2016 11:46 AM, Stephen Bloom wrote:
> Mike:
>
> Given the lack of context (spam filter, suggestion kind of out of "Left
> Field") I interpreted it as a snark, and replied in kind.  (Confession, I
> enjoy snark) .. he emailed me, and made it clear he was serious, so I did
> apologize directly for the misinterpretation.  The reason for my
> overreaction was my surprise at seeing what appeared to be a troll on this
> list.  I guess a reminder of what "assume" can mean.
>
> 73
> Steve KL7SB
>
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: CQ-Contest [mailto:cq-contest-bounces at contesting.com] On Behalf Of
> W0MU Mike Fatchett
> Sent: Thursday, September 08, 2016 5:59 AM
> To: cq-contest at contesting.com
> Subject: Re: [CQ-Contest] New Category Suggestion
>
> 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
>
>
>
>
> On 9/7/2016 10:09 PM, Stephen Bloom wrote:
>> Funny enough, mine did as well ..this is the first I've seen of it ..
>>
>> I'm sorry that NN4X feels that the competition as it stands now is
>> unfair ...so in that spirit, May I suggest another new category ..
>>
>> Troll .. SONB QRP++++ .. I believe Romeo ex. 3W3RR will sponsor a trophy.
>>
>> Disrespectively committed
>> Steve KL7SB
>>
>>
>>    
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: CQ-Contest [mailto:cq-contest-bounces at contesting.com] On Behalf
>> Of David Gilbert
>> Sent: Wednesday, September 07, 2016 6:06 PM
>> To: cq-contest at contesting.com
>> Subject: Re: [CQ-Contest] New Category Suggestion
>>
>>
>> What difference does it matter who paid for the station?? Presumably
>> you're concerned about some station owner having deeper pockets than
>> you have, but I can't imagine the can of worms that you'd be opening
>> if you tried to tier results by how much somebody paid for their
>> station since that concern would have nothing to do with who actually paid
> for it.
>> Hams who contest from their own stations range from those who are
>> unemployed to retired millionaires.
>>
>> My email client flagged your post as junk mail, by the way. Software
>> keeps getting smarter and smarter ...
>>
>> Dave   AB7E
>>
>>
>>
>> On 9/7/2016 8:26 AM, Steve Sacco NN4X wrote:
>>> In the spirit of transparency, I'd like to suggest a new category:
>>> Non Owner Operated Station.
>>>
>>> This would include those doing contests from RHR and similar websites.
>>>
>>> This way, I'd know if I'm competing against Amateurs, or Corporate
>>> stations, or, at very least, against stations where the sweat equity
>>> and $$ was provided by someone other than the op.
>>>
>>> Respectfully submitted,
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