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Subject: 
lugnet.trains.org newsgroup?
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lugnet.admin.general, lugnet.trains
Date: 
Wed, 14 Apr 1999 04:33:01 GMT
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How do people feel about the creation of a new newsgroup lugnet.trains.org
whose purpose is to help national train clubs (such as PNLTC and GMLTC) work
with one another, share ideas, and help nurture the creation of more new
similar train clubs around the country/world?

--Todd



Message has 5 Replies:
  Re: lugnet.trains.org newsgroup?
 
Great idea, Todd. Helping other groups get off the ground is a core part of PNLTC's Mission Prospectus and it certainly makes sense for any and all groups to coordinate -- ultimately, I foresee this as much more clout in dealing with TLG. Dan/PNLTC (...) (26 years ago, 14-Apr-99, to lugnet.admin.general, lugnet.trains)
  Re: lugnet.trains.org newsgroup?
 
I'm not against it, but do we have critical mass yet? Also, what problem is it trying to solve? Is trains too noisy already (I can't tell since I'm part of the noise) or are you thinking ahead? (...) (26 years ago, 14-Apr-99, to lugnet.admin.general, lugnet.trains)
  Re: lugnet.trains.org newsgroup?
 
Personally, I kind of like the idea. It makes it easier for us to discuss topics that are a little too specific for this group. (Meeting times, project ideas, transport of sections, specifications on sections, etc..) I don't know how much it would (...) (26 years ago, 14-Apr-99, to lugnet.admin.general, lugnet.trains)
  Re: lugnet.trains.org newsgroup?
 
I read lugnet.trains every day. The traffic here is, well not much traffic at all. I would be opposed to splitting off sub topics until the traffic merits it. I would hate to miss any news about trains, even if it is the intimate details of how a (...) (26 years ago, 14-Apr-99, to lugnet.admin.general, lugnet.trains)
  Re: lugnet.trains.org newsgroup?
 
I totally agree with Dan on the club's mission... but I think that club members from the same or different clubs can use .train to discuss train club stuff. After all it is all about LEGO trains. Would anyone object to a conversation about how to (...) (26 years ago, 15-Apr-99, to lugnet.admin.general, lugnet.trains)

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