<VV> rejection and alternate archive

[J R Read_HML]

Rick,

To my way of thinking when the answer to 99.9% of the questions becomes - go 
read the archives, the social aspect (which is a significant part of VV) 
will likely become lost.  I would be sorry to see that happen.

Nothing against Joe or his efforts (which apparently are significant).  I 
just hope that unexpected and/or unintended results do not end up causing a 
demise or significant reduction in/to the VV group.

Attachments (if any) are scanned with anti-virus software.

Later, JR
'61 Rampside Standard 4/110
'65 Monza Convertible 4/140 (times 2)
'66 beater Coupe - icemobile 4/140


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Rick Loving" <ral1963 at comcast.net>
To: "'Joe West'" <joew at diveaz.com>; "'Harry Jensen, CORSA Executive 
Secretary'" <corsa at corvair.org>
Cc: "'VV'" <VirtualVairs at corvair.org>; "'Mike McGowan'" 
<mcvair at sbcglobal.net>
Sent: Monday, August 08, 2005 4:17 PM
Subject: RE: <VV> RE: Communique article rejection about using Corvair site


> Maybe I am alone on my thinking or others feel the same way....
>
> As it seems to me VV is an incredible source of info for vair owners to
> keep their cars on the road and visible to the masses.  I would also
> believe a great resource for recruiting new members due to the
> visibility on the street and the feeling that potential new
> member/owners have about a technical resource.
>
> VV has lost many, many, many (did I say many) very prominent Corvair
> personalities due to the often punishing repetition of basic questions.
> The Corvair Basic's manual was great step in the right direction but
> does not address people who haven't committed to buying it.
>
> The VirtualCorvairClub site has answered many of my basic questions
> before I needed to post questions (or allowed me to ask more specific
> and direct questions about my problem) and would be a huge benefit to
> those on the list.
>
> I don't see how it would infringe on VV or go against CORSA as it is a
> tool to promote Corvairs and the growth of the hobby.
>
> I would think that it and information about how to use it would benefit
> CORSA.
>
> I actually thought that is what the Communique was about.....way's to
> improve our cars and the grow of the hobby.
>
> Rick Loving
>
> <SNIP>
>
> Hi Harry,
>
> I feel somewhat left out because it appears your comments address every
> issue but mine.  Just curious why that is?
>
> Based on your comments below, I would have expected my offer to submit a
> tutorial on how to use the virtual vairs archive on
> http://www.virtualcorvairclub.com
>
> virtualcorvairclub.com is a private, not-for-profit endeavor that hasn't
> had
> a single donation to even cover expenses... it certainly cannot be
> considered commercial.
>
> Does learning to use a search engine on a Corvair specific database that
> will soon reach 300,000 entries have no "redeeming value to our members"
> or
> is it that CORSA fears such an article will simply be promoting a
> product?
>
> Can you help me understand why my idea for an article in the Communique
> was
> rejected?
>
> Kind Regards,
>
> Joe
>
>
>