I couldn't agree more...
Ken - N4TCP (a relatively new contester)
On Aug 18, 2009, at 3:24 PM, K1AR@aol.com wrote:
> All,
>
> Most of can become pretty passionate when we think about the topic
> of new
> contesters. We remember our early days of operating and the
> enjoyment we had
> at that time (and hopefully still today!). A few of us might even
> recall
> when there was a sunspot or two.
>
> In light of the above, I'd like you to consider a concept. If you
> were a
> new contester and fell into the CQ-Contest list this week, would you
> be
> motivated to become more involved? In recent months (or maybe
> longer), we have
> not put our best foot forward. Frankly, at the moment, this is the
> last
> place I would send a newcomer.
>
> While the spirited dialog we enjoy is valuable to a point, it often
> turns
> into name calling and unproductive satire. If I were a new contester
> subscribing to a contest list, I'd be more interested in topics
> like: how to
> maximize low antennas in a solar minimum, ways I can stretch my
> contest budget,
> how to get involved in clubs, where I can find resources to learn
> more, how
> to choose between running and S&P. The list is endless.
>
> So, I'd like to suggest something for all of us to consider. Before
> your
> next post, think about how a new guy might read it. Think about ways
> to
> contribute your valuable experience in written form that will make
> your
> CQ-Contest peers say, "Wow -- what a cool post!" Never stop voicing
> your opinions,
> but do it in a way that is constructive and avoids personal attacks.
>
> I may be off base here, but I'm willing to bet there is merit in
> taking a
> breath from the mean-spirited nature that makes it to this channel
> from
> time-to-time. A mailing list is only as good as its participants'
> positive
> contributions. I, for one, am anxious to return to the roots of this
> list that
> Trey, N5KO, started many years ago.
>
> Thanks for reading.
>
> 73 John, K1AR
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