Why cant we have a CLASSIFIED section?

[JRoberts]

quote:Originally posted by bradnree

I would be satisfied with a "Turning Wheels" on line instead of print. On line would save every one money who subscribes this way or it should.

Brad

I don't see the advantage of this. If I want a copy I would still have to run it off on my printer at the house. As savy as many of you might be when it comes to the internet, I am not sure I personally trust it enough to depend upon it for my monthly issue of TW. i like the magazine on my shelf.

As far as a classified section on the forum, I am of the mindset that we really do not need it. Most arguments have already be posted here and I concure with the majority of them. I don't see that we need it. There are already online postings of cars and parts, both for buyers and sellers. What good will another source be?



Joe Roberts
'61 R1 Champ
'65 Cruiser
Editor of "The Down Easterner"
Eastern North Carolina Chapter

[HookedonStudies]

Joe,

Please take no offense, certainly none is intended, but your post illustrates perfectly a very key difference between a 20-something Studebaker nut, and a shall we say - slightly older Studebaker nut. For the record I am 49, and I feel like I fit somewhere in the middle of the technical realm. But your comment that you are not sure you could trust your abilities to PRINT your copy of TW is very telling. A younger member would most likely never think to print out a copy of something he could view on his screen anytime he wanted to. Let me repeat, there is nothing at all wrong with printing it out, or with any of us having different skills and abilities, just that there is a large disparity in how similar things can be accomplished.

Let me also add, that I am pleased at how civil this entire thread has been. It is a passionate issue for many, and I for one appreciate the patience and restraint that has been displayed here. Skip I know you must feel like some of this is aimed at you personally, (I doubt that it really ever is) yet every time it comes up, you handle it very professionally and gracefully, and I'm sure others appreciate that as well.

Pat


55 Commander
58 Transtar
62 GT Hawk
66 Cruiser

[jeryst]

quote:Originally posted by Skip Lackie

As far as I know, the only board members who have been following this discussion are Ed Reynolds, Art Unger, and myself. For SDC to take action on this or any other matter, eight members have to vote for it. That is why on two occasions in the above discussion I have suggested that those wishing to add a classified ad section to the forum should contact their board member. Email addresses are listed on the home page (link above), and appear in every issue of TW.

Skip Lackie
Board member, Atlantic Zone
[/quote]

Unfortunately, this is part of the problem. The forum has 3300+ members, but not all are SDC members. So out of 12000 members, probably less than 25% use this forum. No matter what we, the forum users ask for, when it comes to something like this, we will always be in the minority. I dont know if TW has ever conducted any polls in the past, but maybe something like that could be done in the future to get opinions on this subject from as many members as possible.

It's almost as if there are two SDC clubs. Those that are technologically proficient, and those that are not. The only way this will probably ever change, is through the long process of attrition.

By the way, I am 56 years old, and use my PC and the internet daily, and enjoy all of the benefits and advantages that come with it. I have taught classes in the past, and would me more than willing to teach classes on how to use PC's, the internet, etc, at any SDC functions that I an near enough to attend. Members do not have to own or buy a PC in order to enjoy the benefits of being online. As long as they get to know their way around a PC, they can go to almost any library and get online. THere are also many internet cafes where you can use a PC already set up there.

And I also want to thank everyone for keeping this thread civil. It just goes to show how great a bunch of guys are here.

[Lark Parker]

quote:Originally posted by jeryst

quote:Originally posted by Skip Lackie

As far as I know, the only board members who have been following this discussion are Ed Reynolds, Art Unger, and myself. For SDC to take action on this or any other matter, eight members have to vote for it. That is why on two occasions in the above discussion I have suggested that those wishing to add a classified ad section to the forum should contact their board member. Email addresses are listed on the home page (link above), and appear in every issue of TW.

Skip Lackie
Board member, Atlantic Zone

quote:
Unfortunately, this is part of the problem. The forum has 3300+ members, but not all are SDC members. So out of 12000 members, probably less than 25% use this forum. No matter what we, the forum users ask for, when it comes to something like this, we will always be in the minority. I dont know if TW has ever conducted any polls in the past, but maybe something like that could be done in the future to get opinions on this subject from as many members as possible.

It's almost as if there are two SDC clubs. Those that are technologically proficient, and those that are not. The only way this will probably ever change, is through the long process of attrition.

By the way, I am 56 years old, and use my PC and the internet daily, and enjoy all of the benefits and advantages that come with it. I have taught classes in the past, and would me more than willing to teach classes on how to use PC's, the internet, etc, at any SDC functions that I an near enough to attend. Members do not have to own or buy a PC in order to enjoy the benefits of being online. As long as they get to know their way around a PC, they can go to almost any library and get online. THere are also many internet cafes where you can use a PC already set up there.

And I also want to thank everyone for keeping this thread civil. It just goes to show how great a bunch of guys are here.

I don't see that "as part of the problem" it sounds to me as though the minority's opinion has been well represented. And will continue to be represented on this matter.

I have self-censored the rest of my six paragraph reply.

LP

[Skip Lackie]

quote:Originally posted by HookedonStudies
Skip I know you must feel like some of this is aimed at you personally, (I doubt that it really ever is) yet every time it comes up, you handle it very professionally and gracefully, and I'm sure others appreciate that as well.

Pat

Pat-
I believe that is the first time anyone has described me as handling anything "gracefully". I may have to call you and get you to repeat that word to my wife.

Skip Lackie
Washington DC

[monomaniac]

Skip, you have a wife??

[Skip Lackie]

quote:Originally posted by monomaniac

Skip, you have a wife??

Yes, a very tolerant, patient woman. Still doesn't seem possible, does it?

Skip Lackie
Washington DC