John -
A well put message. It seems as though this reflector sounds more
like a town meeting on healthcare at times. Too often this reflector
becomes a soapbox to tear down opinions and ideas rather than
rationally discuss them.
To return to a "betterment of contesting" forum and an attraction
for newcomers and oldtimers alike would a refreshing return to the
true meaning of the reflector and it's "roots".
Dick - KB1H
On Tue 08/18/09 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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