Guy Buchanan
Joined: 16 Jul 2006
Posts: 1204
Location: Ramona, CA
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 Posted: Mon Apr 23, 2007 8:08 am Post subject: Introduction |
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Hi everybody,
I'm one of the new moderators, replacing Deke Morisse who
has gracefully bowed out after 12 long years. I will be working with
Michael Gibbs who has taken the position vacated by Don Pearsall. How
did we get elected to the post? We didn't. Don and Deke picked their
replacements and it looks like you're stuck with their decisions.
Seriously, though, Michael and I will work hard to make this forum
work as a useful tool for Kitfox builders and flyers.
First I want to tell you a little about myself as I relate
to the forum, and then go over the guidelines as I see them.
Guy's rules:
1. Have fun.
2. Don't lie.
3. Don't steal.
4. Honor your work.
5. Always strive to improve.
6. Please the customer, but never compromise quality.
Guy's interpretation of the forum guidelines:
1. How to reply:
A. If in doubt, don't.
B. Include only the text you're replying to. Quoting the
entire message gums up the works.
C. Change the TO: address as necessary. Ask yourself who
really NEEDS to hear the post. (A good guideline is that OFF TOPIC,
DO NOT ARCHIVE, and "attaboy" replies should rarely go to the entire list.)
D. If you're changing the subject, do so, otherwise leave it
alone; this keeps threads intact.
2. Check the archives first, then Google, then ask the list. The
answer's usually out there already. (I will make it a personal goal
to start transferring threads to Matt's Wiki.)
3. Your signature should include your full name, approximate
location, aircraft and engine type, and build / flying status. This
really cuts down on the confusion, while introducing everyone to you
and your bird.
4. We use names here, not handles. Make sure your full name appears
clearly somewhere in the post.
5. This forum is primarily for FACTS and EXPERIENCES. It is NOT for
uninformed opinion, otherwise known as gossip. (Note that this does
not, in any way, prevent you from gossiping directly.) If you know
something, please provide a source that is in some way experiential,
and not simply hearsay.
6. Blatant, but discrete, commercialism of Kitfox oriented ventures
is welcomed. If you abuse this privilege we'll start charging you
advertising rates. 
Speaking for myself, I like to moderate with a fairly heavy
hand. I try to be fair and consistent and to keep it fun. I encourage
camaraderie, but discourage chat. (I encourage chat off-line.) And I
will always encourage constructive criticism of my performance. I'll
even accept verbal abuse if it will make you feel better. Thank you
all for participating and I look forward to seeing many of you at
future fly-ins.
Respectfully,
Guy Buchanan, Kitfox List Moderator
San Diego, CA
K-IV 1200 / 582-C / Warp / 100% done, thanks mostly to Bob Ducar.
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