Deals that are special to members of TTL are fine, just general FS or FA won't. If someone isn't sure if their post if OK, simply email me and I'll let you know if it fits within the rather flexible parameters. Mostly I suspect people don't want mailboxes full of FS/FA that are just as easy to find elsewhere. If you have some good test equipment things you want to clear out, then I suspect that most people would be OK with a very brief note that folks can email privately or discuss on the list if they think it is of general interest. Yes, and the list of Fluke stuff was of interest to the group - or a reasonable sub-set. I think the the News Group sci.electronics.misc is a good place to sell stuff, and I read sci.electronics.repair as well. sci.electronics.components on a regular basis. John At 4:07 PM -0400 9/20/06, Phil wrote:
John, I hope you continue to allow the mention and or listing of some equipment/material that is related. I recall one person discovered a pile of Fluke equipment and modules that was virtually considered a gold mine. That was, and is a very constructive use of the board in the interest of the community.
What I was objecting to was the Spam style ads, which are irrelevant to the industry. As I stated, I have a warehouse of stuff to liquidate, I question the wisdom of listing pages of "stuff" for sale here. That was my objection, as I would guess most others that monitor the board.
Until this F-5 ad, things were going along rather smoothly being a low volume board. Personally, I and would guess most, don't have time to start scanning lists of sale items for something relevant along with other discussions.
Perhaps you could start another board that list only items for sale, that would be a venue all to sell listing in more detail equipment, parts, or anything else. This seems to be a rather small community so I would question the wisdom of just saying "no" across the board. At least let it continue as it was, and if someone abuses it, slap them on the wrist, if needed, pull their plug !
A thought. Phil.
----- Original Message ----- From: "Phillip Eaton" <inbox@phillipeaton.com> To: "Technical Tools Mail List" <techtoolslist@flippers.com> Sent: Wednesday, September 20, 2006 3:52 PM Subject: RE: [Techtoolslist] Poll closed! No to FA: or FS:
No FA: or FS: is my choice.
Phil
-----Original Message----- From: techtoolslist-bounces@flippers.com [mailto:techtoolslist-bounces@flippers.com]On Behalf Of John Robertson Sent: 20 September 2006 20:43 To: Technical Tools Mail List Subject: [Techtoolslist] Poll closed! No to FA: or FS:
OK, poll closed.
No FS: or FA: to be posted on TTL.
Thanks for the posts and emails folks!
John :-#)#
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