Re: Mac Swap List

[Charles Shannon Hendrix <shannon@news.widomaker.com>]

On 2007-05-06, A2Pro <a2@wilserv.com> wrote:
> Hi, Bill!
>
> On May 6, 4:02 pm, "William Garber" <willy4...@garberstreet.com>
> wrote:
>> Appreciated, sir, however, this is 'not' a Mac group.
>> Seems the '2' in 'apple2' is not large enough. :o)))
>
>     The list that CyberdogX86 is probably railing against is the
> LowEndMac swap list.  That list does occasionally ask for and/or offer
> Apple II items.
>
>     It IS a very controlled list but that control leads to a minimum
> of scamming.  I belong to that list and have been very satisfied with
> the stuff I've obtained off that list.  I'm willling to put up with
> the occasional overbearing list nanny in return for knowing that the
> chances of getting screwed in a deal are extremely minimal.

How do their rules do that?

The way I see it, their rules prevent a lot of what is needed to
avoid getting scammed, and getting the information you need to make a
purchase.

It's not a huge big deal, but they are very odd, and more than a bit
orwellian

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