this is a test. updated ipad see if the equals still appear.  you don't have to reply, I'll know right away lol.  thanks. 

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> On Mar 18, 2014, at 11:37 AM, Jim Shaffer <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
> 
> I do like a list where I feel I can post anything I want to the list as long 
> as it has some relevance.  My complaint is the postings that essentially say 
> nothing, such as "I agree", or "Well said", and other stuff like that. 
> While those sentiments have their place, if you agree or just want to 
> express a personal thought, send that to the sender off-list!
> 
> However, I like the ability to post, and read posts, that don't necessarily 
> have to do with ham radio.  This is the blind hams list, and so blindness 
> topics are, in my opinion, fair game.  It wouldn't make good sense, for 
> example, for the ARRL to say that rag chews on the radio should only deal 
> with ham radio matters.  We like to rag chew about whatever's on our minds.
> --
> Jim, KE5AL
> -----Original Message----- 
> From: Anthony Vece
> Sent: Tuesday, March 18, 2014 8:50 AM
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Subject: Re: this list
> 
> Now;
> The list is what it is.
> If their is something  someone doesn't want to read, delete it.
> It's just like changing the frequency.
> If you don't want to hear something change it.
> 
> 
> Sent from my Verizon iPhone 5s!
> 
>> On Mar 18, 2014, at 9:40 AM, Michael Ryan <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
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>> My gripes with this list are the lengthy non ham radio threads, which =3D
>> belong on the blind tech and cell phone/ipod related lists and the list 
>> =3D=
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>> admin refusing to address the apple issue with sending mail to this =3D
>> list.=3D20
>> I don't think this would take months to repair and if the list had to be 
>> =3D=
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>> brought off line for a week or 2 to fix this problem then why not do 
>> it?=3D=
> 20=3D
>> =20
>> As for the lengthy non hr related topics, on other lists dedicated to =3D
>> ham radio related equipment, the sender who would continuously post a =3D
>> non list subject would be removed from the list.=3D20
>> I really think that it would be best if the current admin or admin's =3D
>> can't take the time to moderate this list and address the users issues, 
>> =3D=
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>> then it should be past on to a group who can do it.=3D20
>> On the moderating issue, I was explaining to a gentleman on the FT-102 
>> =3D=
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>> yahoo group about how I couldn't read my manual because A I'm visually 
>> =3D=
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>> impaired and B. the old manual couldn't be scanned because I didn't have 
>> =3D=
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>> the right scanner or software and he basically gave me the business =3D
>> about being like someone who was acting like a person who went into a =3D
>> lawn mower store demanding I be sold a pare of shoes. <smile>=3D20
>> He was kicked off the list for his comments. If I'm not mistaken, the =3D
>> same thing happened on this list last year.=3D20
>> A very heated discussion occurred regarding disability wages and so on 
>> =3D=
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>> and there was some fowl language used in the back and forth replies. 
>> LOL=3D=
> 20=3D
>> =20
>> Nothing was done, at least to my knowledge anyway.=3D20
>> But that's the way this list goes, you either set digest or hit the =3D
>> delete key. Just like ham radio.=3D20
>> If you don't like what's being said, you have that big knob to turn. I 
>> =3D=
> 
>> won't unsubscribe because, although not communicating with everyone, I 
>> =3D=
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>> do communicate with a few and I've gotten some valuable assistance.=3D20
>> =20
>> 73:=3D20
>> Mike VO1AX=3D20