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Here's my thoughts:
Yes, he may have done much to promote the Type and the Registry is a valuable
resource but that doesn't mean it HAS to be THE Type 34 resource.
If someone truly wanted to improve the Registry then they could easily start
their own! If willing to volunteer their time then it could be free. Expect
to start out small but if people like the environment they will promote it and
it will grow. I just look at how this list started and it's really grown,
mainly by word of mouth!
Classifieds not open (free) to the public? Give me a penny-pinching break!
<roll eyes> I consider The Samba THE VW classifieds. I consider this list
THE T3 resource. Others try to do the same, maybe improve or put their own
spin on it, but the obvious owner dedication/upkeep shines through (Everett
and Greg). The fact that everything is FREE really helps and attracts
'customers'. I know that this list isn't 100% free but those of us who know
of the lists importance have donated to keep it going. I don't know Everett's
costs but programming alone is time/money (I play a computer programmer in
real life ;-) as well as server space and internet connection & domain
registration. In the end it's the friendly, informational service that
attracts people.
Blah blah blah...anyhoo, I believe if someone truly wanted to have an improved
T34 environment they would put the time and dedication in to do it. Didn't
the Registry 'disappear' for a little because no one wanted to keep it going?
As long as Lee is the only one to keep it going I say he can run it how he
wants as long as people are willing to put up with it (key phrase there :-)
Toby Erkson -- air_cooled_nut@pobox.com
'72 VW Squareback, '95 VW Jetta, '81 Gold Wing
http://www.icbm.org/
Portland, Oregon
----- Original Message -----
... I've had my
> disagreements with the group, but I'm really glad it exists and when I get
> started again on my Type 34 restoration I plan to rejoin. The Registry's
quirks
> and faults are a small price to pay for the information and help available.
> Whatever one thinks of Lee's management of the group, it's important to
> remember that he's spent years working to raise the profile of the Type 34,
> which before the Registry's PR efforts was an obscure model indeed. I bought
my
> first 34 before the Registry existed, and believe me, there was no
information
> available, no sources for parts, nothing.
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