FS: Test Equipment

It is. This is a DISCUSSION group. Groups where ads are welcome are not hard to spot. They have words in their names like ads biz forsale marketplace

If you have a doubt, look up the group's charter.

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Merely scanning over a few day's posts will show what is acceptable for a group.

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Be that as it may, but i have seen FAs on this NG before...

So, you don't care if the newsgroup becomes so full of garbage that it is useless?

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Michael A. Terrell
Central Florida

For whatever reason this group is analogous to the wall around the local dump site. Everyone posts everything all over it and most of the local dogs piss on it.

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Maybe you need a newsreader that has a "filter" function.

Good Luck! Rich

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But that's the classic enabler.

People post ads or other off-topic junk, and then others use their existence as an excuse to do likewise.

The fact that it happens is not an excuse to let it happen again.

Various people over the years have made the effort to post replies about ads in the sci.electronics.* hierarchy, and it always seems less about the post that gets through but as a warning/reminder to others that ads don't belong. IN other words, if someone doesn't speak up, then someone else will post ads.

The fact that some go by without comment is usually a combination of someone missing it, or the person who took on the task got tired of other people fussing over the warning replies. It's a thankless job, and nobody who tries keeps at it for all that considerable a time.

Though luckily, someone usually comes along later and starts doing it for a while.

Mark Zenier used to post his guid to the hierarchy, ftp://ftp.eskimo.com/u/m/mzenier/seguide9706.txt and stopped eventually. I recall, and I know he's explained it better in the past, someone complained about his posting the guide.

Cliff Sharpe made an effort of posting warning replies for a while, and he got a lot of flack. Sadly, it's been years since I saw a post from him, on any matter.

Michael

Some of you guys need to take a pill. Look around. Probably a quarter of the posts have nothing to do with electronics design. You got global warming, you got politics, ads for free PC phone services, and you got major idiots who have been spewing their stuff for years. Until all you Mary Poppins wannabees start dumping on those guys, I am not really gonna feel bad about posting ONE message about some quality test equipment for sale, that someone may have some use for.

When you moan about ALL the people who are constantly posting nothing about electronics design, you -may- have a point. Until then....your just hypocrites.....

Its usenet. If you have no filters, or no delete key, you need to get into a moderated group.

Until then, leave the self righteous attitude at the door.....

Why is it that nobody can read? Look carefully; i did not say that.

Thank you for your elegant explaination. And yes, in the "dim" past, i had seen a posting of this NGs ?charter? (sorry, cannot think of a batter term now).

I agree completely. I don't have any problem with genuine FS posts like this one. Those that do are... see above.

Dave :)

Yawn. We gave them a whole newsgroup for their spam, isn't that enough?

BTW, I already take enough pills: Three types for Diabetes. Two more for high blood pressure, circulation problems and swelling in my legs. A mild pain killer to dull the constant tingling and pain from nerve damage in my left hand. Add some vitamins, and taking blood samples for the Diabetes and I'm up to 15 or more, per day. Amazingly enough, my doctor doesn't seem to have one for putting up with morons who don't believe in rules.

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Service to my country? Been there, Done that, and I\'ve got my DD214 to
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Member of DAV #85.

Michael A. Terrell
Central Florida

There is a rageing thread: Re: Jihad needs scientists

And you pissing about a little ad that is on topic !?

take a pill !!

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No ad is \'on topic\' in this newsgroup, and neither is \'Jihad needs
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How is someone making money from obsolete equipment on topic?

Piss off. That is a cross posted mess that has been raging for some time.

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Service to my country? Been there, Done that, and I\'ve got my DD214 to
prove it.
Member of DAV #85.

Michael A. Terrell
Central Florida

Man, that's a lot of drugs! Don't they say, "Don't do drugs" to our kids? ?:-/ Or, maybe that's "Don't do _those_ drugs, do _these_ ones, that we're getting the kickback for from big pharma". >:-[

How about one for putting up with those who do? ;-)

Cheers! Rich