Re: wouldn't it be wonderful (list charter!)

[John Paramore <wizprodj@eskimo.com>]

On Sun, 30 Aug 1998, Paul G wrote:

> I would like to remind you that the charter of this lists states it
> purpose. Ruled out in the charter is the EV/ICE debate. 

Right, and of course we can all hold rational discussion without
comparison can't we? Whether you personally like it or not Paul, some
discussion and comparison is neccessary in order to form a base of
information. If you don't like this guy's opinion, please let your fingers
do the walking to the delete key...and hold off on the lectures if you
please. 

> This list is for the *promotion* and *discussion* of electric vehicles. 

There are many ways to promote and discuss electric vehicles. The
non-conformation of a participant's views with your own particularly
narrow ones is no sign that he/she is wrong. 

> And, an e-mail list is a private thing, just like the US postal service.

And where exactly did you get that idea? The last I heard the internet was
government funded public domain and most mail lists, including this one,
were established and maintained at the beneficence of public
organizations such as schools...that we *all* pay for. The postal service
is a government corporation. Give us a break Mr. Neon

> If you really feel that EVs are not worth anything I don't see why you are
> a member of this list. Please explain!

(preachy part deleted)

He doesn't have to explain anything.  You don't know what he thinks, but
that doesn't seem to matter much does it? Look pal, there are a lot of
interesting and exciting things about EVs, but there are also a lot of
warts to be seen and not talking about them won't cure them. It may be
that what you view as unholy criticism is nothing more than subjecting
problems to question...That's how you solve things...You identify a
problem then look for ways to fix it. Sorry if that doesn't mesh with your
concept of a happy universe. 

There are a great many diverse personalities on the list and your view is
but one of many varied, colorful and interesting views. Get used to that. 
I may risk something of a swat here for poking at you like this, but I'll
take my chances. You seem to feel the need to preach at and put down all
views that do not conform to your personal standards. Well bud, it's a
live and let live world, and I really don't think we need you to play net
cop. If you really feel so bent over others opinions or "lack of true
faith" vent your resentment to yourself....*Please*