The Charter for this group needs to be posted now and then to keep it valid and the first of the year seems like a good time to post it, especially after reading all of the recent for 'sale' and 'auction' threads. ;-)
I don't read anything here that would limit the 'way' a private vendor sells his wares, only limits on commercial 'vendors'!
Private vendors are welcome, this is 'supposed' to be a forum for them, Period!!!
For those who don't know what this rec.*.* NG's charter is the whole process including the votes can be viewed here:
ftp://ftp.uu.net/usenet/news.announce.newgroups/rec/rec.autos.makers.jeep+willys
Here is the Charter text quoted:
RATIONALE: rec.autos.makers.jeep+willys
The discussion of Jeep 4 wheel drive vehicles began on the offroad mailing list as well as on the Usenet group rec.autos.4x4. As the offroad mailing list grew in size, the Jeep-L listserver was set up to discuss topics specifically to Jeep and Willys vehicles.
At this time there are more that 50 articles sent to the Jeep listserver, as well as > 50 articles being sent on the offroad server daily. The volume on the usenet group rec.autos.4x4 exceeds 125 articles daily.
It has been suggested that a new Usenet group be created to take the load off of the listservers as well as limit the articles in the rec.autos.4x4 newsgroup.
CHARTER: rec.autos.makers.jeep+willys
The unmoderated newsgroup rec.autos.makers.jeep+willys is to be used for discussions, announcements, expression of opinions, and questions about Jeep (Trade Mark) and Willys vehicles. It also serves as a medium for those interested in sharing and exchanging their experience. It is also meant to be a forum for buying and selling parts by non-commercial vendors.
Some things that could be discussed....
-Jeep/Willys history -repairs and modifications -parts exchange -technical information -4x4 driving experiences -vehicle restoration -new vehicle evaluations
Some things that shouldn't be discussed....
-4 wheel drive vehicles made by other manufacturers -commercial posts
The articles sent to the Jeep listserver will be cross-posted to Usenet but not vise versa.
END CHARTER.
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Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view! Aug./05