I got a well voiced off list comment from a CR member, to which I responded as below:
" Hi ___:
Thanks for the note..
<< What will it take to enact some change and bring the list back to something that furthers the hobby of collecting bikes and not just furthering the finances of the members. >>
I guess I see all sides of this.
I see many folks (like myself!) who live in regions where there are few if any vintage buffs or swap meets or sources other than eBay to find old parts & bikes. So IMO the For Sale & Wanted to buy aspect is crucial to the list. I have no problem with people furthering their income if delivers to me stuff I want. Of course, I am a buyer and seller by profession, a retailer, albeit of normal modern stuff, but I just don't see a problem in looking at or deleting For Sale notices...
I hope it's OK but I am sending the above to the whole list (+You didn't so I am keeping your comments w/o identity...
Dale Brown
Greensboro, NC USA
http://www.classicrendezvous.com "