Thanks to those of you who have publicly and privately offered
monetary or time contributions - it is greatly appreciated.
Our group has always sought to keep the site strictly in the
non-profit mode. That is why the patches and decals are handled by a
volunteer. That is why we do not publish clue books for a fee. That is
why we do not have an entrance fee or registration. It is why we do not
sell our list. It is also why we have been self-funded and jointly
funded, although some individuals have certainly carried a heavier
financial burden than others. Also, some have carried significant
creative and/or technical burdens.
I have endeavored to be a peacemaker. Sometimes this has worked
more smoothly than at other times. I do not feel I can post the names
of the Webmasters, current or former, but perhaps some of them will
choose to identify themselves. You must realize that not everyone
wishes to expose themselves to the comments of the group. Praise can be
scant at times, criticism can be barbed. Let us all strive to keep
discussions in the civil mode.
Regards,
Susan
Thanks for offers of help
3 messages in this thread |
Started on 2001-06-04
Thanks for offers of help
From: Susan/Erik Davis (davisarc@wcvt.com) |
Date: 2001-06-04 12:18:49 UTC-04:00
Re: [LbNA] Thanks for offers of help
From: Thom Cheney (tcgrafx@imagina.com) |
Date: 2001-06-04 10:07:40 UTC-07:00
on 6/4/01 9:18 AM, Susan/Erik Davis at davisarc@wcvt.com wrote:
> I do not feel I can post the names
> of the Webmasters, current or former, but perhaps some of them will
> choose to identify themselves. You must realize that not everyone
> wishes to expose themselves to the comments of the group.
I am on the webmaster list. My name is Thom Cheney. I got started in
letterboxing in 1998. At the time it was pretty scant offerings. I planted
a box here in Oregon and wondered if anyone would ever show up and find it.
I have been through all the ins & outs of this list as it has evolved. When
Eric Mings was moderating the original list, I supported his idea of
commercializing the list to help offset his costs. The group decided
otherwise and split off to form a new letterboxing list. I followed that
group and have since embraced the idea that this group should be
non-commercial. When it evolved to the current state, I asked to be a
member of the webmaster list. I am a graphic artist by trade, but web-work
is not my deal. I am allowed to monitor the list and participate in
discussion. Since I don't provide ANY of the clue maintenance or web
design, I abstain from voting on any procedural or design related decisions.
Before any more ludicrous discussion of a "secret society" persists, let me
assure you all that the webmaster list exists to handle the housekeeping
chores and nothing else. There is no secret agenda and these VOLUNTEERS
certainly don't spend their days at the computer calling anyone names.
Shame on those who would suggest otherwise.
Thom Cheney
Portland, Oregon
> I do not feel I can post the names
> of the Webmasters, current or former, but perhaps some of them will
> choose to identify themselves. You must realize that not everyone
> wishes to expose themselves to the comments of the group.
I am on the webmaster list. My name is Thom Cheney. I got started in
letterboxing in 1998. At the time it was pretty scant offerings. I planted
a box here in Oregon and wondered if anyone would ever show up and find it.
I have been through all the ins & outs of this list as it has evolved. When
Eric Mings was moderating the original list, I supported his idea of
commercializing the list to help offset his costs. The group decided
otherwise and split off to form a new letterboxing list. I followed that
group and have since embraced the idea that this group should be
non-commercial. When it evolved to the current state, I asked to be a
member of the webmaster list. I am a graphic artist by trade, but web-work
is not my deal. I am allowed to monitor the list and participate in
discussion. Since I don't provide ANY of the clue maintenance or web
design, I abstain from voting on any procedural or design related decisions.
Before any more ludicrous discussion of a "secret society" persists, let me
assure you all that the webmaster list exists to handle the housekeeping
chores and nothing else. There is no secret agenda and these VOLUNTEERS
certainly don't spend their days at the computer calling anyone names.
Shame on those who would suggest otherwise.
Thom Cheney
Portland, Oregon
RE: [LbNA] Thanks for offers of help
From: A. Keith Eaton III (keith@ksdmsystems.com) |
Date: 2001-06-04 13:42:59 UTC-04:00
I want to applaud Thom Cheney for identifying himself, I think it goes a
long way toward resolving the issue before it gets heated. I can further
understand why some may not wish to expose themselves to the comments of the
group.
I would also like to voice my opinion that this group should be
non-commercial.
Keith Eaton
Guilford, CT
long way toward resolving the issue before it gets heated. I can further
understand why some may not wish to expose themselves to the comments of the
group.
I would also like to voice my opinion that this group should be
non-commercial.
Keith Eaton
Guilford, CT