[DML] Re: Unanswered DeLorean Questions

[DeLorean31@xxxx]

I think Marc has done a very good job at analyzing certain issues here. 
One of the main guidelines of the list refers to the point that someone 
should try a quick search of the archives before posting a question. Basic 
questions have been answered repeatedly. If you can't find the answer in the 
archives after a quick check, then by all means post your question. I think 
it is clear however that recent posts about the common items mentioned, show 
that the archives were not used by these members. If the moderators wish the 
practice of searching first to be changed than amend the guidelines. 

I have noticed that other previous DML "do-nots" seem to have been changed 
as well. Commercial posting seems to have taken on a new format for 
instance. However tech questions being answered are something I find 
valuable here on the list. Wording them in a way to simply sell a part or 
promote a business is another thing. As stated, Don Steger and Rob Grady are 
presumably to busy to have time to monitor, or designate an employee, to 
monitor the list. I know that in the past when one of the employee's from 
one of these places responded to a repeated post from someone asking for a 
certain item, they in turn responded that they simply had that item in stock 
if the person had difficulty finding it. The post was rejected under the 
guideline that commercial posting was not allowed and that was not what the 
DML was for. Perhaps that is why other DeLorean oriented places such as 
DeLorean Motor Center, PJ Grady's and others, do not take time to become 
involved with the DML. Or perhaps they have established such a productive 
business, or well respected reputation, that they do not need to solicit 
business. In any there are obvious benefits for anyone involved in the sale 
or service of parts and accessories to be involved in the DML. 

I think DMC Joe for example does a good job of responding to questions on 
the DML. Also his responses always list other parts suppliers and service 
centers as sources of DeLorean parts and service. Obviously any company in 
any walk of life that gained a monopoly on a supply of items or service for 
consumers, would enable them to charge whatever they wanted for these items 
or service. This is the main reason I believe it is important to support all 
our DeLorean suppliers and centers. As Joe always states "promote your 
DeLorean parts suppliers" instead of buying from other sources. This helps 
keep all the places that that provide excellent service and supply for our 
cars in business which in turn "Keeps the dream alive" and within reach for 
us all. 

Gary Gore
Activities Director
DeLorean Mid Atlantic


In a message dated 11/6/99 4:44:12 PM Eastern Standard Time, 
malevy@xxxx writes:

<< In the case of this list, imagine if the traffic was reduced enough to
allow Rob Grady, Don Steger, and others to participate. At this point
participation in the list is just too time consuming for them. I would
venture to say that this may have had some influence on why DMC Houston
hired James. 
Currently DMC Joe participates in the list, but as his business grows he
may find that he does not have the time to participate in the list any
more. Obviously Joe is gaining some benefit now from his participation
in the list but when that need is gone, will he be gone too? For HIS
SAKE, I hope so- because that means that he has developed a strong
business where he does not have time to participate. >>