I think Rand E. put it well. While I can sympathize with members who may own
every OM item they'll ever want or need, and who may never look again for
another piece of the OM pie, and they don't want to see a posting directing
us toward an auction, I thought we had settled this question before by saying
no alerts to one's own auction, and none to everyday items at everyday
prices, but just keep it to the more rare, unusual, or funny ones. As long as
the subject line clearly states if you open this message you will be directed
toward an auction, or for sale post, I see no problem, as one is free to skip
over that "offending" post. But, I too don't want it to get out of hand,
either. I am perfectly capable of cruising evilBay on my own, thank you.
George S.
rtomcala@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx writes:
> It's seldom that I disagree, even partially with fellow list
> "Oldtimer" Frank van L on a subject. This is just one of those times.
> I disagree with the overall banning of eBay listings, the posting of
> pointers to one's own listing is merely poor manners and should be
> treated as such..
> I see no problem if one list member spots a rarity or a sought after
> item and shares this information with other list members. With this
> caviat, As long as is doesn't get out of hand. As long as the sole
> motivation is to promote the Olympus Hobby / Obsession which, after all,
> is the the reason for this list's existence.
> This list has survived, while having servers located, at times, on
> three continents and at least 5 locations that I remember (I might need
> some help with this one). A major reason for this survival is of course
> the wonderfully designed and well thought out Olympus OM System that we
> all feel so strongly about. Another major reason is that even when some
> of our members had an opinion that totally excluded something, when all
> was said and done, the list continued with it's "Most anything, In
> moderation" trend. That is, until we come face-to-face with this
> Zuikohaulic / Olympahaulic thing. But that's another problem in itself
> that transends "Reason and Logic". Or Is it Reason and Logic" ?
>
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