Re: [doc] Thanks!

[Martin Gutkowski <webmaster@xxxx>]

Suggestion: This list is only open for posting to paid-up members - ie anyone can read it, but only those who've paid up can
post to it.... simple

I think this is possible in Yahoo. Oh, Chris, this is a Mailing List - a newsgroup is something completely different.

Martin (shagged out filming 12-hour days all this week and next...)

Chris Parnham wrote:

> Richard / List.
>
> I am a big fan of both our news group and Website. They permit me (and other
> club members) to send out instant notifications of all sorts of info ranging
> from upcoming events, parts/ cars for sale, paying "appearances" where cars
> can be used in publicity etc. The website has costs for Martin and the club
> to keep going, this is a good source if initial info for people, and a good
> source of new "club " recruits.
>
> When Tris and I first talked about starting the DOC news group it was
> intended for UK club members only......Why? Well to run the club, to
> arrange shows, to stock spares, to offer a good service, costs money. Most
> of us contribute time, stamps, postage, long phone-calls to members, etc.
> etc. completely free. But a successful club has to reach the other 50%
> non-computer literate DeLorean owners. They relay on the news letter,
> Magazines, shows, telephone etc. Out of the £15 full club members pay, most
> goes on printing, and spares and product acquisitions.
>
> Spending your £15 per year confirms to me, as club secretary, that you are
> a "serious" DeLorean enthusiast, who me and the rest of the club members
> will do our best to help either to find a car or inspect it with you, or
> point you towards your best buys in spares or services....the £15 is about
> commitment. I commit about 20 hours a week to OUR DeLorean club...FOC.
>
> Many club members don't yet own DeLorean's, but many find that spending that
> first £15 is a jolly good long term investment. Many members have found
> their DeLorean through the club.
>
> Cyberspace has its place in any modern club, but its only part of the story.
>
> I regard any person who won't spend £15 a year, frankly, as a tight arse!
>
> Sorry if this offends, but this has been building up for a little while.
>
> Your honourable secretary, Chris Parnham