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[Dave Rotigel]

While I didn't agree 100% with you John, I appreciated your original post AND the comments it generated! One BIG problem I have with the ATIS tractor list is that there are a group of individuals that tend to get their panties in a bunch if someone makes an off-hand comment that they consider to be off topic. (Those on the ATIS SEL seem to be more forgiving on that sort of thing and one member created the SLICK WILLIE list so that we had an outlet for REAL political comments!) That being said, your post WAS NOT off-topic and we should all take it into account when posting! I for one am glad that you made the "mistake" although I hope the same sort of thing will NOT happen to me in the near future! (If some of my thoughts/emails were made public "that guy" would send his SS to take my 'puter away!)
	Dave
PS, THANKS for starting a worthwhile (and ON TOPIC) discussion!

On Apr 4, 2013, at 9:01 PM, jtchall at nc.rr.com wrote:

> 
> First let me apologize for sending that to the list, It was supposed to 
> actually go to Charlie Hill, he and I generally discuss forbidden list 
> topics such as current events, politics or any other hot button topic that 
> would start an argument on a public forum.  It's amazing we haven't blocked 
> each others email by now given some of the topics we have discussed and have 
> not always been in agreement on!
> 
> Glad to see that those that disagreed with me did it in a civil manner. 
> Likewise those that agreed didn't dump gas on the fire either. Needless to 
> say I am one of the biggest fans of ATIS and would not intentionally do 
> anything to stir up trouble.
> I get way too much benefit from here to stir up any trouble!
> 
> I am a member of at least 5 lists/forums. I also frequent a few more when I 
> am searching for information regarding vehicle repair or work related 
> issues. One thing that sort of sticks out  when I am reading through various 
> threads (on any list/forum) is when the original poster doesn't say thanks 
> or follow up on the suggestions given. I guess it's just my nature to expect 
> a thank you or see closure to a situation. I'm probably guilty for failing 
> to do this at times. There have been times when I get so much help on a 
> situation that I just try to give a "blanket" thanks to all.
> 
> 
> John Hall 
> 
> 
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