" Think of it this way. IF we can just be a little more intelligent than our equipment, gentlemen, then these discussions wouldn't need to take place. RULES are in place for a reason. All anyone has ever asked, is that they be adhered to."
Hmmm... I wonder... who could be that said that just a few days ago on this very list? :-) What a classic Geoff!!! My humble little vote is that: 1. We keep the rules as they stand. They are there for us all, and work well. 2. That we keep our cool when the (obviously) best of us can make a mistake once in awhile. I did a few weeks back and had to apologize. It was handled offline and did not generate another blizzard of uninteresting posts. 3. That we remember the list is here for ENJOYMENT for all of us who share this wonderful HOBBY. We *all* make mistakes now and again. All that is really asked and required is that we make the very best effort to follow the rules. When one of us doesn't, a private *off-list* reminder would be best rather than a public tongue-lashing. It also would mean the cure was not worse than the mistake. Ok... that's my $.02 from a guy who can tell you with 100% confidence that despite my very best efforts sometime in the future I WILL make a mistake. Given my frailty as a human, I do appreciate your indulgences. 73, Mark W1EOF PS: I have to make note that the subject lines for all the messages about this breaking of the rules do not properly reflect the true subject of the body text. I believe this is a breaking of the rules.
