[ham] [Rhodes22-list] 'links' or 'resources'

Tue, 25 Feb 2003 17:59:46 -0500

Hmmm, I think I could really support the idea of a referral fee. Especially
noticing where the funds would be speant :^)!!!!

----- Original Message -----
From: "Michael Meltzer" <mjm@michaelmeltzer.com>
To: "The Rhodes 22 mail list" <rhodes22-list@rhodes22.org>
Sent: Tuesday, February 25, 2003 5:51 PM
Subject: Re: [ham] [Rhodes22-list] 'links' or 'resources'

> BOFH(Baster Operator From Hell) speaks:
>
> "No good deed should go unpunished".
>
> I got a system, what about money talks, and s*ucker walk :-)
>
> 49.00 sftp for will,
> 35.00 domain rhodes22.org
> wills time, I think he worth at least 20$ a hour.
> maybe we can trade, you know time for money, allot more convincing if you
had a login :-) and I can find work or anyone else :-)
> should I keep going, been reading a good book lately, "Death March", how
to strive a "Death March" project. I think we all been on
> one :-)
>
> Abuse, (In my best Huffy Bogart and the gold of serria mondra) abuse, I
need no sinking abuse.
>
> The bottom line, if we know the person making the reference that good,
unless it is obiguiuos like west or sailcare, it is the trust
> in the person making the reference that matters, in gray areas "all right
reservied" and not to much of a work load, I have a real
> problem with people spamming lists as boat owners.
>
> MJM
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Gardner, Douglas L. (LNG-DAY)" <douglas.gardner@lexisnexis.com>
> To: "'The Rhodes 22 mail list'" <rhodes22-list@rhodes22.org>
> Sent: Tuesday, February 25, 2003 4:55 PM
> Subject: [ham] [Rhodes22-list] 'links' or 'resources'
>
>
> > Given that this is essentially an association site, I think we need to
keep
> > as neutral as possible. Don't do anything that might limit the value or
> > completeness of the list. Certainly, I think we need some quality
control,
> > however.  What if the minimal referral rule is that an owner has had
work
> > performed by the provider (and paid for it) and is happy with the work?
> > Can't refer your own stuff for listing. In future, we could even create
a
> > ratings system. (0%-175% genoa???)
> >
> > I'm not sure that Rik would feel comfortable with a situation where no
other
> > graphics maker is permitted a link on the site. He's very sensitive to
the
> > perception that he might be abusing the list for personal gain (HE's
NOT, by
> > the way). Frankly, I think Rik can go head-to-head with any of them, so
> > doesn't need any extra baggage that might be associated with anyone
thinking
> > we are playing favorites.  Just my 2 cents on that.
> >
> > So, I think we should have a review team, headed by Mary Lou (thanks for
> > volunteering!) to come up with a list. Since MJM hosts the site, I think
> > that it is appropriate for him to be able to veto a listing.  (We could
> > always move the site if he abuses the power! ;^) This has many of the
same
> > issues associated with quality assurance on the FAQ, but probably on a
much
> > smaller scale.  More volunteers to help MLT?
> >
> > --DG
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: William P. Barry, III [mailto:wp.barry@att.net]
> > Sent: Tuesday, February 25, 2003 4:26 PM
> > To: The Rhodes 22 mail list
> > Subject: Re: [ham] Re: [Rhodes22-list] 'links' or 'resources'
> > (Rik'sGraphics)
> >
> >
> > Sounds good. IE: other canvas places-no, other graphics places-no, but
> > general knowledge companies, ie: West Marine, BOAT/US? Personally don't
see
> > a conflict there, general companies everyone knows about, don't put any
> > competition on GB, they OK? Should probably talk to Elton next time he
comes
> > along and see if i can't help him out with his little "gadgets and
toys."
> >     Will
> >
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: "Michael Meltzer" <mjm@michaelmeltzer.com>
> > To: "The Rhodes 22 mail list" <rhodes22-list@rhodes22.org>
> > Sent: Tuesday, February 25, 2003 4:15 PM
> > Subject: Re: [ham] Re: [Rhodes22-list] 'links' or 'resources'
> > (Rik'sGraphics)
> >
> >
> > > I am ok with it, I do want to keep some control over it, As a General
Rule
> > "know to the list besides the pure commercial natural",
> > > rik->graphics ok, alex/pam->canvas ok(BTW they are down in FA at
school
> > and off the list) stan and GB ok, elton and his trinkets :-)
> > > ok, I meet a great boat dealer crap, na. As the mob would say "are you
> > volch for them".
> > >
> > >
> > > MJM
> > > ----- Original Message -----
> > > From: "William P. Barry, III" <wp.barry@att.net>
> > > To: <mltroy@netreach.net>; "The Rhodes 22 mail list"
> > <rhodes22-list@rhodes22.org>
> > > Sent: Tuesday, February 25, 2003 4:00 PM
> > > Subject: [ham] Re: [Rhodes22-list] 'links' or 'resources' (Rik's
Graphics)
> > >
> > >
> > > > I think it's a great idea, and the time to piece it together, but
any
> > type
> > > > of 'OK' I should get from Michael first.
> > > >     Will
> > > >
> > > > ----- Original Message -----
> > > > From: "mltroy" <mltroy@netreach.net>
> > > > To: "The Rhodes 22 mail list" <rhodes22-list@rhodes22.org>
> > > > Sent: Tuesday, February 25, 2003 3:13 PM
> > > > Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] 'links' or 'resources' (Rik's Graphics)
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > > Doug,
> > > > > I think that's a great idea! I'll even volunteer to identify
> > > > > and organize the links as long as (1) I get some help from
> > > > > everyone else out there on the identification part and
> > > > > (2)Michael and/or Will think it's a good idea and can
> > > > > actually add the page to the web site.
> > > > >
> > > > > Mary Lou
> > > > > 1991 R22 Fretless
> > > > > Ft. Washington, PA / Swan Creek, MD
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > > > > In case you're interested, I found Rik's website:
> > > > > >
> > > > > > www.rjsgraphics.net
> > > > > >
> > > > > > He'd never post it to the list (some silly idea about
> > > > > > separating work & play, not wanting to offend list
> > > > > > participants, perceptions of spamming, etc.)
> > > > > >
> > > > > > However, I'm a private citizen who is pleased with the
> > > > > > work Rik did for me. This is the kind of link that would
> > > > > > be (in my mind) appropriate for a 'links' or 'resources'
> > > > > > page off of Rhodes22.org.  Anyone else agree?  I could see
> > > > > > links to the major chandleries (WM, boatUS, sailnet, etc)
> > > > > > and various other categories.  Anyone want to take a shot
> > > > > > at identifying and organizing URLs?
> > > > > >
> > > > > > --Doug
> > > > > >
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