Good for Alan. He's got a point. observers would be likely to get a
negative impression.
The real problem IMO, and this is the difficulty with almost any discussion
on the lotus-cars list, is that twenty years ago, Lotus people all had a lot
in common with respect to their automotive ideals. Now, because cars
carrying Lotus badges are so diverse, so are the enthusiasts. We can no
longer count on our little inside jokes about Lotus cars, British cars, UK
cottage industry quirks, etc. being universally understood or appreciated
among this broad group of Lotus enthusiasts. Many of those Esprit people
take the "luxury" aspect of their cars verrrry seriously. The idea of there
being a close family relationship to kit cars (a dirty word) sends some of
them into uncontrollable shivers (remember Tony?).
And that's before "fwd" and "Lotus" find themselves in the same sentence.
That is the double booster rocket that really fragments Lotus enthusiasts.
On the other hand, camaraderie with people who like Chapman era Lotuses,
Ginettas, TVRs, Elvas, ..even Morgans, is delightful because we seem to have
many basic interests in common.
That's why I like the lotus-elan, Elite and chapman-era lists. If I still
had a Europa, I'd also lurk on that list too. The more specific lists, I
believe, are where the original Lotus enthusiasts have gone.
Rod
Elton Clark wrote:
> This forwarded from the Lotus List: It's more nearly a strong suggestion
> from Alan that the M100 debate be ended on the list. . . I can live with
> that!
> :->
> Tony_______________________@Sherman.Texas
>
> From: Alan Perry <esprit@best.com>
> webmaster
> To: <lotus-cars@lists.best.com>
> Sent: Thursday, June 01, 2000 6:35 PM
> Subject: Administrivia: Highly spirited discussion
>
> >
> > I really don't like to do this, because I think this list should be
> > self-policing, however ...
> >
> > Could the people discussing the pluses and minuses of the M100 Elan
> > please redirect your energies into something more constructive? I
> > think the discussion has reached the point of being a religious
> > issue with no one likely to be converted.
> >
> > I will presume that you guys are just trying to get a response from
> > each other, but some folks may take it more seriously. So, let's
> > just agree to disagree and move on to some things that could use
> > some discussion ...
> >
> > Like why Lotus Cars seems so incapable of making any kind of decision
> > (and then sticking to it) with regards to the US market.
> >
> > alan perry
> > your mailing list slave
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