[RTTY] why bother?

[km9m-zig at comcast.net]

Just some blowing off steam because its not being done their way Bill. 

It happens on all modes, all contests. You get the casual ops who are looking for: 
states, counties, countries, wpx, or just making a few q's. Some even know they 
are fresh meat, and they can have some fun. They're not "contesters", but they get 
on giving Q's to the masses while looking for what they need. If you hear someone 
nervous as hell or the squeaky voice on ssb, or signing / interim whatever, be patient. 
(I know the digital crowd doesn't hear the nervousness.. say hi, congrats on upgrade, etc) 
This might be this person's 1st qso, or contest exchange... I want them to keep coming back... 
come work me every time you hear or see me. If they send you a card, send them one back, 
maybe with a note on suggestions on how to improve their efficiency. 
. 
But please don't belittle them. It might be their 1st, and last time they get OTA. 

Where would a "runner" be on Sunday if the after church or football crowds don't show up? 
Do some of them slow your rate down.. sure. But its a Q, and possibly a mult... 
Current attitudes and trends in contesting are going to exact a toll on us, 
and its not going to be good for most. 
IMHO 
73, 
Zig - KM9M 
(and yes.. I have never entered a rtty contest) 

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Bill" <w9ol at billnjudy.com> 
To: rtty at contesting.com 
Sent: Tuesday, January 11, 2011 4:33:22 PM 
Subject: [RTTY] why bother? 

Simply because with my cardiac arteries and other problems, I'll 
take all the GL anyone wishes to give me. 
I've won a couple, didn't even come close in most, but never been in a 
contest where someone 
wishing me good luck cost me the win. 
and...politically, if there person who wished you good luck read that 
email, pretty sure that would be 5 qso you wouldn't get next contest. 

and...if I ever become like the 80 meter SSB guys, I sure hope someone 
comes and helps me decend from my tower @ 32'/sec/sec