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Roger
May 5th 05, 04:19 AM
I don't know if others follow the same rules as I do, (they probably
don't), BUT the following subject lines are guaranteed to get me to
dump a post without ever reading it.

Important!
Important, Please Read
Please Read
Ping
Make money (Most of us already know that to make a small fortune in
aviation you start out with a large one.)
Long Subject lines
Religious, or political statements

I know I've missed a great many, but this is a start.

Roger Halstead (K8RI & ARRL life member)
(N833R, S# CD-2 Worlds oldest Debonair)
www.rogerhalstead.com

gregg
May 5th 05, 09:06 PM
Roger wrote:

> I don't know if others follow the same rules as I do, (they probably
> don't), BUT the following subject lines are guaranteed to get me to
> dump a post without ever reading it.
>
> Important!
> Important, Please Read
> Please Read
> Ping
> Make money (Most of us already know that to make a small fortune in
> aviation you start out with a large one.)
> Long Subject lines
> Religious, or political statements
>
> I know I've missed a great many, but this is a start.
>
> Roger Halstead (K8RI & ARRL life member)
> (N833R, S# CD-2 Worlds oldest Debonair)
> www.rogerhalstead.com


Hi Roger,

I would add:

I need help!!!!
and
I have a question!!!!

The reason these torque me is that I don't know if the topic is something I
know about and/or care about. You HAVE to read it to see. Just a LITTLE
hint in the subject would be nice.

I'm probably being too ornery about it, and miss learning something or
possibly being in a position to give an answer. But there are so many
posts...


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Steambending FAQ with photos:

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Montblack
May 9th 05, 06:36 AM
("gregg" wrote)
>
> I'm probably being too ornery about it, and miss learning something or
> possibly being in a position to give an answer. But there are so many
> posts...


Just got back from a mini-vacation down to Iowa City - would highly
recommend visiting Jay and Mary's Alexis Park Inn if you're in the region.
Very nice visit. We stayed in the Stearman Suite - FUN!

Anyway... (approx) 1,300 posts were waiting for me tonight (Sunday night May
8th) upon our return to Minnesota - since late Wednesday night, May 4th, at
around 11pm. We headed down to Iowa early-early Thursday morning.

rec.aviation.homebuilt (150)
rec.aviation.owning (300)
rec.aviation.piloting (700)
rec.aviation.student (150)

I'll read what I can, and chuck the rest ...sorry posters.


Montblack

Roger
May 11th 05, 02:14 AM
On Mon, 9 May 2005 00:36:00 -0500, "Montblack"
> wrote:

>("gregg" wrote)
>>
>> I'm probably being too ornery about it, and miss learning something or
>> possibly being in a position to give an answer. But there are so many
>> posts...
>
>
>Just got back from a mini-vacation down to Iowa City - would highly
>recommend visiting Jay and Mary's Alexis Park Inn if you're in the region.
>Very nice visit. We stayed in the Stearman Suite - FUN!
>
>Anyway... (approx) 1,300 posts were waiting for me tonight (Sunday night May
>8th) upon our return to Minnesota - since late Wednesday night, May 4th, at
>around 11pm. We headed down to Iowa early-early Thursday morning.
>
>rec.aviation.homebuilt (150)
>rec.aviation.owning (300)
>rec.aviation.piloting (700)
>rec.aviation.student (150)
>
>I'll read what I can, and chuck the rest ...sorry posters.

I only read the ones that appear to be aof direct interest to me which
is a very small percent. The rest go to the great bit bucket in the
sky. <:-))

Glad you had a good vacation. Joyce and I gotta make it out there to
that great aviation hotel.

Roger Halstead (K8RI & ARRL life member)
(N833R, S# CD-2 Worlds oldest Debonair)
www.rogerhalstead.com
>
>
>Montblack

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