Good grief. I sent this message on the 13th. The moderation cycle is a bit long. Not sure my message helps at this point.

+ AA6YQ comments below Most of these issues would be addressed better if you engaged your Director and then reported your informed progress or results on the list. I might also suggest a less

+ AA6YQ comments below Things are changing in real-time at HQ, so don't let your past experiences color your expectations as new folks get on board. + My "experience" is current. My expectations

Dave, Most of these issues would be addressed better if you engaged your Director and then reported your informed progress or results on the list. I might also suggest a less strident tone. Think

Dave, Things are changing in real-time at HQ, so don't let your past experiences color your expectations as new folks get on board. Also, there are lots of public lists out there where folks are less

Bill, et al, Perhaps the lists and related communications channels need to be in the new Director/Vice-Director orientation package? Thinking about it, I received a physical package when I served as

+ AA6YQ comments below There are other ARRL representatives on the list, just by the time I receive and read the messages Ria typically has already responded. + Has it not occurred to you that

I've seen and received email responses from NA2AA, N2RJ, W1RFI and W5OV on lists and in directed emails. I think that everyday interaction here can be good, but frankly it becomes a "bitch and moan"

Hans, Good point! If you lack wall space or want to save on picture frames, one could slip them into clear sleeves in a three ring binder! 73, Gordon Beattie, W2TTT 201.314.6964 Get Outlook for

I suspect most of us found out about this list from the ARRL website or the ARRL Letter. ARRL Creates New Online Groups for Members to Communicate with

There are other ARRL representatives on the list, just by the time I receive and read the messages Ria typically has already responded. As for not having very many ARRL representatives here I have to

Thanks, Gordon, for damping the drama with a reasoned and thoughtful posting. “Gentlemen can disagree without being disagreeable.” 73, de Hans, K0HB

Dave, I've seen and received email responses from NA2AA, N2RJ, W1RFI and W5OV on lists and in directed emails. I think that everyday interaction here can be good, but frankly it becomes a "bitch and

I probably have the reputation of a critic around here, so when praise is in order I need to step up to the plate also. As an old retired Sailor on a fixed income, plaques are too expensive to

Agreed! On 7/26/2021 8:27 PM, Dave AA6YQ wrote:

+ AA6YQ comments below This type of group is very common place in online gaming to allow people to vent with very little real interaction from the gaming company or people that can actually do

Steve KG5VK is also here. He is a section manager. 73 Ria N2RJ

"Ria is the only ARRL rep who frequents these lists" Wow I guess I need NOT come back or join the conversations here Cheers! Steve KG5VK ARRL NTX SM

This type of group is very common place in online gaming to allow people to vent with very little real interaction from the gaming company or people that can actually do anything. Most

Herein lies the fundamental problem ... this and "ARRL Contesting" were billed as "on-line discussion groups" with HQ offices. Ria is the only ARRL rep who frequents these lists, and