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Re: UKLTC has arrived
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lugnet.trains.org, lugnet.loc.uk, lugnet.admin.general
Date: 
Tue, 12 Jun 2001 00:55:04 GMT
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In lugnet.trains.org, Kyle D. Jackson writes:
> In lugnet.trains.org, John Neal writes:
> > I'm glad you mentioned that, Huw, because I was thinking the same thing.  I
> > also was wondering about utilizing such a wide-scoping name-- Sam, have you
> > discussed this with anyone, or is this some sort of unilateral move?
> 
> Speaking purely as a noser spectator here  ;]  I don't see the
> problem in somebody "unilaterally" forming a group.  Sitting around
> and waiting for a group of people to build consensus on how to
> form a group is like, well, sitting around and wating.  If somebody's
> got the initiative to go ahead and form something, more power
> to them.  I'm not saying they'll be more (or less) successful than
> if they did it with the help of some regulars from around here,
> just that I think it's good when somebody takes action like this.
> Let it grow and see what happens.  If it doesn't succeed, learn
> something for the next time around.
> 
> But I too think keeping a good tie to LUGNET is a good idea.  As
> long as a new group/club's growth isn't hamstrung by LUGNET.
> 
> My unsolicited 2 cents,
> KDJ
> _______________________________________
> LUGNETer #203, Windsor, Ontario, Canada
Kyle, you hit the nail right on the head. When I conceived of the ELTC, I
invited people to join knowing that membership is their choice. I intended
ELTC to supplement LUGNET, not replace it in any way (God knows my
website-making skills are nowhere near Todd and Suzanne's) and I find
Yahoo's arrangement to be comfortable with me also. I just list the ELTC and
LUGNET.trains in my favorites and it's that simple. -Harvey



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  Re: UKLTC has arrived
 
(...) Harvey, I don't see a problem with ELTC! In fact I already joined. What's wrong with having multiple groups on different things? I belong to so many different groups. Some are list serves, some are Yahoo groups, some are Smart groups. And no (...) (25 years ago, 12-Jun-01, to lugnet.trains.org, lugnet.loc.uk, lugnet.admin.general)

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  Re: UKLTC has arrived
 
(...) Speaking purely as a noser spectator here ;] I don't see the problem in somebody "unilaterally" forming a group. Sitting around and waiting for a group of people to build consensus on how to form a group is like, well, sitting around and (...) (25 years ago, 12-Jun-01, to lugnet.trains.org, lugnet.loc.uk, lugnet.admin.general)

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