From: lisbon@vpnet.chi.il.us (Gerry Swetsky)
Subject: Re: RFD: rec.autos.antique
Organization: Vpnet Public Access
Distribution: usa
Date: Wed, 09 Sep 1992 04:24:23 GMT

In article <1992Sep8.174452.27028@mlb.semi.harris.com> jws@billy.mlb.semi.harris.com (James W. Swonger) writes:
> I object to the narrow definition of topics acceptable. Many of the current
>participants (not just the one-question-Charlies) are using a.a.a. to discuss
>topics such as proper restoration techniques and modifications to classic
>cars. This is outside the proposed charter. It is not ouside the interests
>of many who frequent the group. I did get one bit of net.cop.mail about a
>post promising a review of a sheet metal welding tool - which is of interest
>to restoration hobbyists - along with several positive responses.

    Oh, that was you?  Your item didn't have any mention of cars, much
    less antiques.  There *has* to be a newsgroup where your post would
    have been much more appropriate.  I explained this to you and had
    the decency to mail it rather than post it.

> I think the T-bucket roadster has as much of a place here as the unmodified
>DeSoto (as long as it's not one of those icky fiberglas ones...). And I think
>discussion of parts swapping between makes, performance upgrades etc. are
>also germane - as long as they are period-appropriate. 

    I really don't.  Look, this discussion has taken place before -
    several times.  It was suggested that someone post an RFD for a
    hot-rod newsgroup; no one did.  I'm not magic because I created
    alt.autos.antique.  Anyone can do the same thing.  Tell you 
    what; if rec.autos.antique passes, I'll start over again with
    alt.autos.hot-rod and progress on to rec.autos.hot-rod.  It's not
    like I'm against modified cars.  I owned several very powerful old
    souped-up machines myself.  Mail me for details.

> Either expand the scope of acceptable topics, ignore the enforcement of
>acceptable topics, or witness a big decline in activity and readership
>is what I am saying.

    That's your prediction and I don't believe it.

> Suggested additional topics to be accepted:

    Along with my comments to point out you already have them! (I've
    made some modifications to the charter).

> - Mechanical and appearance questions on period cars

    *  Questions and comment regarding antique car care and restoration.

> - Factory performance options availability and interchangeability

    *  Questions and comment regarding antique car care and restoration.

> - Restoration techniques, tools, parts and sources

    *  Location of services unique to antique autos.

> - Antique and Classic Car events

    *  Upcoming car shows featuring antiques autos, etc.

> - Verification/Matching/etc. of antique/classic car models, options, etc.

    *  Discussion concerning location of parts for an antique auto.
    *  Questions and comment regarding antique car care and restoration.

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