From: daniels@lmsbv2.tamu.edu (Lee M. Daniels)
Subject: Reminder: vote for rec.autos.antique
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Organization: Council of Crystallographic Triumphs
Date: Fri, 16 Oct 1992 23:06:00 GMT

Just a reminder that the voting period for the creation of 
rec.autos.antique lasts until Nov. 7.  The post that appeared in
news.announce.newgroups and here (and elsewhere) is copied below FYI.
Everyone who is interested in the "legitimacy" of this group is encouraged 
to vote!

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>Approximately thirty days ago, we announced the start of a discussion
>concerning the creation of a new newsgroup rec.autos.antique.  The al-
>lotted time for discussion is past, the proposed charter has been
>amended and it appears below in its finished form.
> 
>It is now time to vote for or against the group.  If you feel the
>creation of rec.autos.antique is a good idea, vote yes.  If you feel
>the creation of rec.autos.antique is a bad idea, vote no.  That's all
>we want, a yes or a no.  If we receive sufficient yes votes, the
>newsgroup gets created.  No votes received after November 7th will be
>counted, so vote early.  Also, your vote may NOT be posted to the net.
> 
>Here's how to vote:
> 
>    To vote yes, send mail to auto.yes@vpnet.chi.il.us
> 
>    To vote no, send mail to auto.no@vpnet.chi.il.us
> 
>Please vote only once.  Also the body of your letter should contain a
>line stating your intent - "I vote for the creation of rec.autos.antique"
>or "I vote against the creation of rec.autos.antique".
> 
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>    Charter for rec.autos.antique, an unmoderated newsgroup
> 
>Definition:  Antique auto - Although the definition of an antique auto
>			    may differ in various circles, for the
>			    purpose of this newsgroup, an antique auto
>			    shall be any automobile, foreign or domestic
>			    manufactured more than twenty-five years
>			    ago.  For purposes of preventing flames,
>			    we'll say approximately.
> 
>Rec.autos.antique shall be a haven for discussion of all aspects of
>antique autos.  Suggested topics may include but not necessarily be
>limited to:
> 
>    *  Discussion concerning location of parts for an antique auto.
>    *  Location of services unique to antique autos.
>    *  Antique autos and antique auto parts for sale or wanted.
>    *  Upcoming car shows featuring antiques autos, etc.
>    *  Questions and comment regarding antique car care and restoration.
>    *  History of various marques.
>    *  Nostalgia - Reminiscing about cars (now antique) you or someone
>       else used to own.
> 
>Rec.autos.antique shall NOT be for the discussion for the non-stock
>modification, customization or souping up of antique autos.  It shall
>be about a car you consider your friend, not merely your transportation.
> 
>Let the voting begin.
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