[pct-l] PCT-L now in forum format

[Jeff Judd]

At the risk of becoming embroiled in an internet pissing contest and/or throwing fuel onto the fire of said pissing contest; as a short-time lurker, eventually to be long-time lurker, I thought I'd toss in my two cents.

I've only been reading the list since Nov. 2010 (11,800 emails since then, wow) but I have learned an absolutely absurd amount from the very experienced frequent posters whom we all know and admire.  It would be an absolute shame to lose any of their insight.  This community has been almost overwhelmingly helpful to my planning and gear choices, and I haven't even directly posed a question to the list yet.  Much love and many thanks to all of you.  Let's play as nicely as possible.

By way of post script, I very seriously question the estimate of 300 subscribers to this list.  I know the PCT has a much smaller following than say the AT, but I'd guess the number of lurkers to be much higher.


-Jeff


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From: Greg Carlsen <gregc882 at gmail.com>
To: PCT listserve <pct-l at backcountry.net>
Sent: Wednesday, August 24, 2011 9:29 AM
Subject: Re: [pct-l] PCT-L now in forum format

I am a long time lurker on the list.  I have enjoyed leaning from many of
the posts and replies on the list.  Many of the best of these posts have
been from very experienced PCTers.

It seems that the the debating methods employed by Scott has offended many
of the most experienced individuals on this list. Now Scott seeks to benefit
his site by utilizing the posts from these very individuals. (That feels
wrong to me.)  If Scott's actions have the effect of driving these respected
individuals from the PCT-L that would be very regrettable and would be
a significant loss to the many individuals reading this list.

However, to be clear, I don't see that Steel-Eye has any other viable choice
then the course he has laid out.

Greg