From: METZE@VMETZE.MRL.UIUC.EDU (Virginia Metze)
Newsgroups: news.groups
Subject: Re: RFD: rec.equestrian.racing
Date: 13 Nov 92 01:29:17 GMT
Organization: Materials Research Laboratory
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I don't think I should let this go unanswered.  In the first place,
this is NOT just an effort for me to get a sympathetic hearing.  
Yes, it is prompted by the fact that after some postings of mine
about the Mr. Brooks incident (which I did NOT refuse to believe was
not an accident) several members of this mailing list expressed
their belief that such material was not suitable for posting and
distorted my views and personally attacked me for them.  When I
tried to defend myself I was told to drop it, which I did.  
I said that I would find other forums to be able to talk about the
issues.  I like that mailing list, but I want a more open forum.
It was my understanding that members of that group were not interested
in a news group; yet when I did not tell them about it I was further
criticized.

Besides that, what does it matter why I want to form a news group?
Others have the same interests I do, and may also want to be able to
pursue their opinions even if some are bored with them or think them
irrelevant.

Ginny

In <1992Nov11.174143.9360@lmpsbbs.comm.mot.com> calvinj@ecs.comm.mot.com writes:

> Y'all,
> 
>     In response to Ginny's RFD on rec.equestrian.racing.  There is 
> currently a mailing list which covers all of Ginny's topics.  It is:
> 
>                       derby@ekrl.com
> 
>     The list is maintained by John Wilkes and has members from the
> United States, Canada, England and Australia.  Members of the list
> have varying degrees of experience in handicapping and horse care.
> We even have a member that assists in the care and foaling of horses
> at the leading Canadian stable, Samson Farm.  Requests to join the 
> group should be directed to:
> 
>                derby-request@ekrl.com 
> 
>     The most common topics for the group are handicapping, major 
> events at tracks across the country, major races, handicapping 
> contests, breeding and ways to improve the sport.  Traffic is 
> usually about six pieces per day.
> 
>     The reason for this recent RFD is Ginny is encountering strong 
> differences of opinions with members of derby@ekrl.com about the
> recent tragic accident that resulted in the death of Mr. Brooks in
> the Breeders' Cup.  She was urging that what happened was not an
> accident and that the members of the mailing list were less than
> moral for not calling for a full investigation.  Ginny, by her own
> admission, is new to racing and admits to not yet understanding
> what goes on before or during a race.  This RFD is just a call for
> a sympathetic ear.
> 
>     I feel the topic of horse racing is well covered by the mailing 
> list and a separate newsgroup would be a waste of bandwidth.  Again
> if you are interested in joining us or just want to find what is out 
> there before you vote, send a note to:
> 
>                derby-request@ekrl.com 
> 
> Be sure to include an Internet email address (i.e., a "@" address.)
> Uucp "bang-style" addresses severely confuse the local software that
> processes alias mail.
> 
> Cal Jestice
> calvinj@ecs.comm.mot.com
> 
> If you bet on a horse - that's gambling
> If you bet you get three spades - that's entertainment
> If you bet cotton will go up three points - that's business
> See the difference?
> 
> -- 
> 
> 
> 
> 


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