[Farmall] reply to Steve O's "objection"

[James Moran]

Well, members...there it is.  From now on stay "on topic" and free speech be damned.

soffiler at ct.metrocast.net wrote: JM:

Strongly DISAGREE.  Just because it *started* with a very
legitimate topic for the Farmall list, does not mean it
should continue regardless.  This topic has digressed
significantly.  As soon as the political rant shows up, it's
time to speak up.  Your points are understood, but
unfortunately they're a bit naive.  Since I've been around a
fairly wide variety of Internet newsgroups, email lists, and
Web-based forums for about 15 years now, I can speak with a
certain level of experience under my belt, and my input is
this:  topics always, always, ALWAYS digress.  It is as
predictable as the rising sun.  When there's nothing else to
discuss, the digression can often be benign, and
occasionally proactive and interesting.  But anyone who has
watched this happen literally hundreds of times in the past
has witnessed some human nature at work, and I can assure
you that when the topic devolves into politics or religion,
it's high time to call it quits.  Just my opinion.

Steve O.


----- Original Message Follows -----
From: James Moran 
To: Farmall at lists.antique-tractor.com
Subject: [Farmall] reply to Steve O's "objection"
Date: Thu, 27 Dec 2007 07:31:15 -0800 (PST)

>Steve-
>Well, the thread began with tractor owners seeking
>solutions to the damage caused by "wildlife" (e.g, mice). 
>This expanded to concerns over significant and costly
>damages from other wildlife (e.g., deer) to crops and
>property, plus the dangers associated with highway mishaps
>due to human "build out" and lack of adequate management to
>control populations. While this is not necessarily "hard
>wired" to machinery, based upon the high level of
>commentary from members, it MUST be a shared concern and,
>IMHO, appropriate for general discussion and provision of
>common experiences and solutions. Jim
>
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