7 Feb
2011
7 Feb
'11
2:39 p.m.
On Mon, 2011-02-07 at 13:59 -0700, Jim Adams wrote:
I do not understand the tone of some of the comments on this simple question. Banned from awards for life? Seriously? It's a HOBBY. I think some people take this stuff way too seriously.
This entire thread has been a great example of exactly what is wrong with not just the amsat community, but the hobby in general.
Get back to talking to people and playing with technology. Every time you bring a competitive element into something, it all just goes to hell. Stop the dick-size contest, and start playing with radios.
Gordon MM0YEQ