Don, (et al) First, if some of our leadership doesn't hear about any dis-satisfactions amoung memers, they will not know that anything is in disarray. I have been a long time member and love to hear all that transpires through this BB. I learn that the most unfascinating thing to the overwhelming majority is LEO satellites. While they offer EZ sat capability, a one channel unit doesn't peak the skills of a conversation through staellites as on HF and VHF local repeaters. HEO type birds offer a great deal more- scheduling nets, and more contacts depending on the position of the HEO. Our members deserve information in a timely manner and this BB offers that too. I beleive in "delete" buttons and I use mine frequently with a grain of salt as needed. The information gathered here is by far a more rewarding an experience than any other distraction. Remember, our group is as active as its membership. See all in NJ at the BARA hamfest 5/31/08 in Westwood, NJ (& others) 73, Dee, NB2F NJ AMSAT co-ordinator and promoter
----- Original Message ----- From: don Date: Friday, May 30, 2008 6:59 am Subject: [amsat-bb] Re grizzles To: amsat-bb@amsat.org
I'm surprised that the trolling occurring on the BBS has aroused such strange reactions.
Surely there is a place for all space endeavors to be discussed, rationally, on this BBS (nearly said BS there!).
Personally speaking I have had great help from many on this list, including some whose (political/technical) views differ from mine.
I well remember the replies that I got from A way off topic subject a few months ago that really, really helped me out.I guess that a lot of the help etc that is provided from a request on the BBS is not seen by the majority simply because the replies are direct to the the original poster, maybe we (I) should dual post, and annoy a lot of the casual "skimmers" on the BBS?
As to having "moderators" controlling the NA AMSAT BBS I'd have to say no.
Why, well I feel that a lot of (most) folk that post are trying to find an answer to a question or simply throw something into the ring and check back for an Answer or may be open their mailbox to see if a reader has replied directly.
I'm sure others on the BBS can relate to my experiences, and can see the value in leaving the (basically self moderating) bbs as it is.
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