Re: [CR]This list is ELITIST!

(Example: Framebuilders:Brian Baylis)

From: "stephen a. solombrino" <up4479@hotmail.com>
To: classicrendezvous@bikelist.org
Subject: Re: [CR]This list is ELITIST!
Date: Sun, 08 Jul 2001 20:46:31


Chuck. IMO, if there was more bicycle content than off topic discussions about what should be discussed, as there has been lately, maybe life long cyclists like myself would actually read the emails and participate. When I come home from work and see the same subject line for days on end regarding topics I'm not interested in, the delete key comes into play. I think many of us are content with sitting back and letting people spew off about each other as has been hapening lately. I enjoy the list but I'm not getting into the firing line. I have a life. Now if I can add to a discussion due to my experiences or resources, I will. I suspect many of the 425 bystanders feel the same. Just my opinion. Steve (know bullshit when I step in it) Solombrino


>From: Chuck Schmidt <chuckschmidt@earthlink.net>
>Reply-To: chuckschmidt@earthlink.net
>To: Classic List <classicrendezvous@bikelist.org>
>Subject: [CR]This list is ELITIST!
>Date: Sun, 08 Jul 2001 13:08:00 -0700
>
>The criticism in this last week's postings: the Classic Rendezvous list
>is too elitist with regards to attitude and subject matter!
>Let's do the math together:
>
>Total list membership = 450 people
>
>Lurkers that don't contribute to list = 425 people
>
>Members that do contribute to list (brave or foolhardy?) = 25 people
>
>Conclusion: the Classic Rendezvous list is elitist
>
>Logical Conclusion: either contribute to the list or don't complain
>about the attitude and subject matter.
>
>
>Chuck "not afraid to take a pull in the paceline" Schmidt
>South Pasadena, Southern California
>
>http://www.velo-retro.com (reprints, Campagnolo Timeline and T-shirts)