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Re: GMLTC
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Mon, 26 Feb 2001 23:53:50 GMT
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In lugnet.trains.org, Larry Pieniazek writes:

I want to get back to the question I posed at the end of my last post, which
was posed more as a thought starter than as a comment on this particular
situation... what should groups do in situations where they don't want to
admit a member for whatever reason? It clearly engenders hard feelings
(again, c.f. NELUG). Any little white lie eventually comes unraveled. IS it
best to say nothing at all except "we made a policy decision" and leave it
at that?

Well because you posted the question and referance NELUG twice I thought I
should respond.

First I hope you don't think NELUG ever lied or tried to cover up the fact that
we had an over 18 rule.  Quite the opposite in fact which I think is why we got
hammered for it, not because we lied about anything.

Now back to the question.  I think any group can set whatever rules for
membership it wants and as long as they are up front about it just leave it at
that.  If that leaves someone out for whatever reason then they should feel
free to start their own group.

That's my $.02


Eric Kingsley



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  Re: GMLTC
 
Yes, our rule has always been no minors. We drink a beer with dinner now and again, we talk about mature subjects... all in the context of... I don't ever want to face the day where I stand accused by a minor for anything and I mean this in the (...) (23 years ago, 27-Feb-01, to lugnet.trains.org)
  Re: GMLTC
 
(...) Exactly. However much you got hammered, I think it would have been worse if you hadn't been upfront about it. That's my thinking anyway. (...) Again, exactly right. If the market (interested people) is there, more than one group can be created (...) (23 years ago, 27-Feb-01, to lugnet.trains.org)

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  Re: GMLTC
 
Please take any further followup to email, Kai (...) No, we're not. I bear you no animosity. I think you have some maturing to do but I have a great deal of respect for what you've achieved in the hobby, given your age. Feel free to dislike me as (...) (23 years ago, 26-Feb-01, to lugnet.trains.org)

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