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Fox5flyer
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Posted: Wed Nov 08, 2006 8:30 am Post subject: Kitfox List Rules

Folks, Don and I have really tried to sit  on our hands while letting the list members do most of the policing  here.   However, it hasn't been working very well and this list is  basically turning into a chat forum for whatever anyone feels they want to chat  about.  That is not what this list is about and now we have people leaving  the list because of the amount of so called  "off topic"  rhetoric.  Just because one puts "off topic" or "fluff" in the subject  line does not entitle one to post whatever one feels they are inclined.   This is a Kitfox list and is primarily focused on Kitfox related  discussions and issues.  We've always allowed some leeway for the  occasional fluff, and the occasional personal sale of products, and even the  reasonable offering of commercial products produced by Kitfox list  members.

 What has slowly happened is the list has  degenerated and we need to get it back on track so that our members can get back  to focusing on what they joined this list for.  If any of you are not  Kitfox owners or builders and just want to lurk here, that's fine and you're  welcome.  Just obey the rules (you all received a set when you subscribed)  jump in to the thread when you have a question or something meaningful to  add.

 Now, just a couple more things.

 Please, before you post, look at your message and  ask yourself it is pertinent/relevant and meaningful before you hit send.   If you aren't sure then either delete it or let it set for a while.  Often  you'll have a different perspective at a later time.

 By all means, use the "do n*t arch*ve" when  necessary.  All it does is keep that message from being saved in the  archives.  Everyone will still receive it. 

 Do not make up your own rules just because it suits  you.  This list is for all 500+ of us and for list harmony it's  important that we follow the guidelines set up for it. I'm requesting your cooperation on this.  The list health  is important.

 Before any of you respond to this please ask  yourself it's in the best interest of the list.  Also, neither Don nor I  get paid for this and we don't enjoy having to write these letters so  please think twice before throwing any rocks.  

 One last thing.  Matt Dralle works very hard  to provide this forum for us.  Just in case some of you don't realize it,  this list is NOT FREE.   Currently Matt is running his annual  fund raiser for your much need contribution.  Please be as generous as your  wallet allows to keep the Matronics lists running.  Thanks.

 Below, I've pasted the list rules.  Please  read them.  Thanks to all of you for your cooperation.

  

 Sincerely,

  

 Deke Morisse and Don Pearsall

 Kitfox List Administrators

  

  



 Kitfox-List Policy Statement



The purpose of the Kitfox-List is to  provide a forum of discussion for

things related to this particular  discussion group.  The List's goals

are to serve as an information  resource to its members; to deliver

high-quality content; to provide moral  support; to foster camaraderie

among its members; and to support safe  operation.  Reaching these goals 

requires the participation and  cooperation of each and every member of 

the List.  To this end, the  following guidelines have been established:

 - Please keep all  posts related to the List at some level.  Do not submit

    posts concerning computer viruses, urban legends, random humor,  long

   lost buddies' phone numbers, etc. etc.



 - THINK  carefully before you write.  Ask yourself if your post will  be

   relevant to everyone.  If you have to wonder about that,  DON'T send it.



 - Remember that your post will be included for  posterity in an archive

   that is growing in size at an  extraordinary rate.  Try to be concise and

   terse in your  posts.  Avoid overly wordy and lengthy posts and

    responses.



 - Keep your signature brief.  Please include your  name, email address,

   aircraft type/tail number, and geographic  location.  A short line

   about where you are in the building  process is also nice.  Avoid

   bulky signatures with  character graphics; they consume unnecessary

   space in the  archive.



 - DON'T post requests to the List for information when  that info is

   easily obtainable from other widely available  sources.  Consult the

   web page or FAQ first.



 -  If you want to respond to a post, DO keep the "Subject:" line of

    your response the same as that of the original post.  This makes  it

   easy to find threads in the archive.



 - When  responding, NEVER quote the *entire* original post in your

    response.  DO use lines from the original post to help "tune in"  the

   reader to the topic at hand, but be selective.  The  impact that

   quoting the entire original post has on the size of  the archive 

   can not be overstated!



 - When the  poster asks you to respond to him/her personally, DO NOT

   then go  ahead and reply to the List.  Be aware that clicking the

    "reply" button on your mail package does not necessarily send  your

   response to the original poster.  You might have to  actively address

   your response with the original poster's email  address.



 - DO NOT use the List to respond to a post unless you have  something

   to add that is relevant and has a broad appeal.   "Way to go!", "I

   agree", and "Congratulations" are all responses  that are better sent

   to the original poster directly, rather  than to the List at large.



 - When responding to others' posts,  avoid the feeling that you need to

   comment on every last point  in their posts, unless you can truly

   contribute something  valuable.



 - Feel free to disagree with other viewpoints, BUT keep  your tone

   polite and respectful.  Don't make snide  comments, personally attack

   other listers, or take the moral  high ground on an obviously

   controversial issue.  This will  only cause a pointless debate that

   will hurt feelings, waste  bandwidth and resolve nothing.



 - Occasional posts by vendors or  individuals who are regularly 

   subscribed to a given List are  considered acceptable.  Posts by 

   List members promoting  their respective products or items for sale 

   should be of a  friendly, informal nature, and should not resemble 

   a typical  SPAM message.  The List isn't about commercialism, but 

   is  about sharing information and knowledge.  This applies to 

    everyone, including those who provide products to the entire 

    community.  Informal presentation and moderation should be the  

   operatives with respect to advertising on the  Lists.



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- The Matronics Kitfox-List Email Forum -

Use the List Feature Navigator to browse the many List utilities available such as the Email Subscriptions page, Archive Search & Download, 7-Day Browse, Chat, FAQ, Photoshare, and much more:

http://www.matronics.com/Navigator?Kitfox-List

pkelly20(at)comcast.net
Guest

Posted: Wed Nov 08, 2006 8:50 am Post subject: Kitfox List Rules

I just  signed up for this the other night and am still trying to figure the system out,  as it seems i am getting 2 of every thing in my email.  plus it appears  that this is not just about kitfoxes but whatever.  I am brand new at this  but this is ready to have me leave all ready and I looked at it for a day.   So I probably wont be staying, I didnt see anything about money contributions  ect either when i joined up,  not that i wouldnt contribute but not to only  having looked at it for a day and start getting those also plus nothing about  kitfoxs.....am i doing something wrong?  the threads dont continue or  anything......LOst

  

  

   

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Float Flyr

Joined: 19 Jul 2006
Posts: 2704
Location: Campbellton, Newfoundland

Posted: Wed Nov 08, 2006 10:29 am Post subject: Kitfox List Rules

Pat:

  

 don't get too disappointed too  fast....  This seems to be the beginning of the silly season and in that I  include myself.

  

 In the past few months there  have been many topics relevant to purchasing, maintaining, building and  operating these fine aircraft.  I have no doubt that in short order we will  all get back on the tracks.

  

 Are you interested in buying,  building or flying???

  

  

 

Noel 

Model  III-A, 582 B box, Aerocet Floats. [quote]   

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Noel Loveys
Kitfox III-A
Aerocet 1100 Floats

Fox5flyer
Guest

Posted: Wed Nov 08, 2006 1:05 pm Post subject: Kitfox List Rules

Patrick, I am forwarding your message to Matt  Dralle, the Matronics Host for his action.

 Deke Morisse

 Kitfox List Administrator

  

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- The Matronics Kitfox-List Email Forum -

Use the List Feature Navigator to browse the many List utilities available such as the Email Subscriptions page, Archive Search & Download, 7-Day Browse, Chat, FAQ, Photoshare, and much more:

http://www.matronics.com/Navigator?Kitfox-List

pkelly20(at)comcast.net
Guest

Posted: Wed Nov 08, 2006 3:52 pm Post subject: Kitfox List Rules

thanks  for the info....will hang out a bit longer and see what becomes of  this

 I just  purchased a kitfox c-iv and am going to finish a unfinished project......the  experimenal is all new to me. so was just surfing when i found this site and  decided to check into it.....so will observe and see if going to stay on  here....looks like I could learn a lot from here but it seems like I get tons of  emailed versions of what everyone said and not the whole story so a bit  confusing......probalby me or however i am on this list.. i thought you could  just follow a thread, or maybe i need to fix the settings or something to  foollow along if this site has that option.  anyway will observe and  see....thanks

  

  

   

 

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Use the List Feature Navigator to browse the many List utilities available such as the Email Subscriptions page, Archive Search & Download, 7-Day Browse, Chat, FAQ, Photoshare, and much more:

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jakelewis

Joined: 28 Sep 2006
Posts: 3
Location: Mission Viejo, CA

Posted: Wed Nov 08, 2006 8:16 pm Post subject: Re: Kitfox List Rules

Try using this link to view the list.  



http://forums.matronics.com/viewforum.php?f=8



It makes it easier to follow the threads.

- The Matronics Kitfox-List Email Forum -

Use the List Feature Navigator to browse the many List utilities available such as the Email Subscriptions page, Archive Search & Download, 7-Day Browse, Chat, FAQ, Photoshare, and much more:

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