Re: IML: tired threads

[John Meyer <donkiyoti@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

I wish this mailing list would move from email to a web-based forum.

Threads such as the blinker-fluid joke become tiresome for some but not 
for others. In a web forum it would be a lot easier for people to 
ignore things they don't like or aren't interested in than it is when 
there are 10 emails about blinker fluid or stinky cars in the in box. 
And the blinker-fluid enthusiasts could go on to their hearts' content.

This list is moderated nicely but by the time the moderators step in 
people have already been annoyed and/or offended. And once an email is 
sent out it can't be recalled. So in cases where someone loses their 
grip and sends out a really nasty remark it can't be pulled.

A fair number of folks drop out of the list because of the volume of 
emails it generates. There is a digest mode but it's not very good for 
actually participating in a conversation.

A couple of forums I follow are at www.dealmac.com and 
www.hyperscale.com. Both of them work quite well in terms of being able 
to follow and participate in discussions and they're both sensibly 
moderated.

I'm just tossing this out; I hope it doesn't open a can of worms.

Best,
John Meyer
1965 Crown
Tucson

On Sep 21, 2005, at 3:35 PM, imperialman wrote:

> I wholeheartedly agree with the list of Imperial related threads.
> ?
> I would also?add that if there were no threads about? blinker fluid, 
> what I like or don't like about Imperials , or dare I say it ?what to 
> call a certain era of imperial? this would be a dull list indeed.
> I recently dropped from another mailing ?list because it seemed to be 
> no more than an? electronic parts hunt?combined with?a heads up to 
> e-bay auctions .
>  I would sure hate to see this list become that
> Of course this is just my .02 cents worth of opinion.
> ????????
>  Clay Smith
> ?60 Custom
> ?67 Crown Coupe
> ?
> ?
> ----- Original Message -----
>  From: HemiDriver@xxxxxxx
> To: mailing-list@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> Sent: Tuesday, September 20, 2005 7:46 PM
> Subject: Re: IML: tired threads
>
>
> Well, Mikey,?try these few general threads on for size for 
> Imperial-related threads that never tire me:
> ?
> 1. Repair Problems
> ?
> 2. Diagnostic techniques, especially electrical
> ?
> 3. Parts Sources
> ?
> 4. Vendor Ratings (good, bad, indifferent, comments)
> ?
> 5. Special Tools -- Sources and Alternatives
> ?
> 6. Safety-Related Topics (e.g., dangers of split p/s hoses)
> ?
> 7. Tune-up Tips
> ?
> 8. "What went wrong and how I finally fixed it...."
> ?
> 9. Cars for Sale
> ?
> Give me as many e-mails as you want on such topics as these, and 
> forget?the blinker fluids and the muffler bearings which do nothing to 
> enhance my understanding of Imperials or their maintenance.
> ?
> Best regards, Jim
> ?
> ?
> ?
> From Mikey....
> ?
> While its certainly true I was definetly an instigator of the blinker 
> fluid
> , and? that I have on more than one occasion contributed to my share of
> threads, flame wars and off topic items,? I would just like to know 
> WHAT
> threads people DONT? get tired of!? If we could get a list of just 
> those
> topics then Im sure we could collectively beat those horses? to death 
> as
> well. :)
>
> Thanks
>
> Mikey
> 62 Crown Coupe



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