Re: do we really need a new tech site?

[deloreanernst@xxxx]

In a message dated 3/29/01 10:09:49 PM Eastern Standard Time, 
DMCVegas@xxxx writes:

<< What exactly is the goal of the new DMCTech mailing list? 
Is it going to be a "bin" for people to submit ideas for a Startup 
Guide for the DeLorean? Or is this going to be a 2nd version of the 
DML? I can understand creating a bulletin board to post ideas to. 
That way you can keep both an online record, and you can have people 
further elaborate on those ideas as things progress. Or is this going 
to be a tech list where people can post problems with thier cars, and 
then have technical advice offered? If so, then that's already here 
on the DML. I'm not saying anything in an attempt to knock anyone or 
their ideas. It's just that not only is the DML already in place, but 
we have many people here who just by reading the daily postings alone 
are able to "proofread" advice and repair procedures for inaccuracies 
and so forth. There are many list members here who come from all 
walks of life. In their own ways they provide unique information 
along with common knowlege that helps to aid us all with specific 
areas of our cars. 2 lists are too many too keep track of.
>>

Good questions. No, it's not a "bin" or a second DML, or a place to ask 
personalized questions. And yes, two lists may be too much. Actually, even 
the DML itself is too much. That's why I have a separate screen name just 
for the DML. Otherwise, any personal message I get could get avalanched. 
Aren't you glad the DML is moderated! A substantial number of posts never 
make it to the List.

DMCTech is basically an ever growing FAQ resource housing, ultimately, I 
hope, the largest collection of otherwise not-in-print DeLorean repair, 
upgrade, diagnostic and maintenance data in an easily accessible, usable form.

I love the DML. I post all the time. But I can never find anything in the 
vault. It's like looking for a needle in a virtual haystack. Sheesh! Easier 
to re-ask the same question, for most people. Why? Because e-mail titles 
often don't really reflect content. Posts often contain several disparate 
ideas. And they're organized chronologically, not topically. Imagine if you 
had to use a phone book that was organized not alphabetically, but 
chronologically according to when people got a telephone. Now imagine it 
doesn't list their real name. Any nickname, the pet's name. Anything. That's 
how people post to the DML. It's not a flaw... it's just the way it is. And 
that's the way DMCTech won't be. Everything incoming will be identified 
logically, (the way I renamed this post for reply... you know exactly what 
it's about,) and cropped of extraneous matter. If two lists is too much, 
just set up an additional screen name, with a digest delivery, and ignore it. 
That way you have access, but never need to look at it if you don't want to. 
OK?

For the fastest and best answer, don't email DMCTech. Ask your vendor. Or 
look in the DMCTech files. Or ask a question on the DML. Vendor is best, but 
not available 24/7. DMCTech is faster than waiting for someone to answer on 
the DML. And DML can get you an answer at all odd hours whether the answer is 
in print at DMCTech or not. Plus DML has a thousand subscribers, who could 
possibly answer. DMCTech has 59 at present, probably all of whom are already 
on, and will stay on, the DML where they can and will still answer questions 
that come up. It's not a competing site.
Any questions?

Wayne A. Ernst
DMCTech