Right On!!!
I joined the list for the same reasons and have been fairly "silent" in my
observations. A nerve here or there hit, but so? I still have a sense of
humor and won't be dragged into mud slinging. It simply is not in the best
interest of the whole group.
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> From: John A. Newquist <jantbm@juno.com>
> To: tigers@autox.team.net
> Subject: Colin's Travels or Press delete now
> Date: Wednesday, August 26, 1998 2:01 PM
>
> Lister el
>
> As a member of this group since April this year I find it is anything but
> what I expected.
> First I complement Colin and his wife on their adventure. It has been
> the most refreshing thing that has
> appeared on this list since my entry.
>
> Secondly, areas of expertise or help has been invaluable concerning
> products and/or problems .
> Especially since I will be restoring my 66 Tiger in the fall. This as
> many of you are aware is no small undertaking. After 20+ years of
> faithful service, mostly trouble free do to good maintenance, I feel it
> needs . Sitting for the
> past few years has excited the rust so its t ime to put it to arrest it.
>
> Third and finally, as one of those 'so called silent members' I probably
> will be just the opposite (or not) down the road. I am a firm believer
> that if you have nothing to say why beat it to death just for the purpose
> of chat. I joined to obtain content/issues about Tigers. Does this
> bother me, yes but I too can press the delete key. To often this form
> has become the vehicle for a lengthly soap box to vent at one another.
> For some it would be better done on a one to one basis versus a list. I
> am all for freedom of speech. Have we forget the lists purpose.
> 'dedicated to the discussions of all issues surrounding Sunbeam Tiger'.
> You do not have to agree or disagree, just keep it Tigers
>
> For whats it worth,
>
> John Newquist
> The Plains, Va
> 66 Tiger
>
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