This LIST would still be available to it current standard and members, but a GSDCA LIST would be its own LIST to discuss how it pleases .... politics and all. Many of the Lists do not allow debatable dialogues. I understand that as some were not created for that. But politics have to be discussed so those that belong to the GSDCA parent club can get the facts and understanding of potential Board members agendas, new policies etc. It is not likely the parent club will organize town meetings to handle this situation. It is really not meant to close anyone out since one could be a participant if they were a member. Very similar to any organization that has dues paying membership. I am on three Lists for three different reasons. The key is that we all have Choices and none of the options would be exclusive, IMO. And I agree that information would be discussed and to me that is GREAT! No Secrets just an ability to discuss politics! Terra Fairburn ----- Original Message ----- From: "Stormy Hope" <Stormy435@xxxxxxx> To: <terraf@xxxxxxxxxxxx>; "GSD list" <showgsd-l@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> Sent: Saturday, August 15, 2009 6:52 PM Subject: Re: [ SHOWGSD-L ] Concerns Regarding Regional Clubs and Upcoming Elections >I understand your concerns, Terra, however, If each member on a list >(GSDCA member or not) has been approved by the Admin, sponsored by list >members, with no objections raised by list members, I don't see the reason >for an exclusive list. If I remember right (and sometimes I do) there >have been more than a few members of this list who were not PC members >when they joined, but because of the discussions and subjects raised, >became PC members. Others, who for financial reasons, had to drop the PC >for a couple of years, kept up with the issues and rejoined as soon as >they were able. Very valuable members. > > > But then I believe in openess, not divisiveness or exclusivity. To close > a list to potential valuable members seems counterproductive. If there > is a subject so volatile that it should not be shared, then it would soon > leak from a closed list without the benefit of the many viewpoints of an > open list. Even against list rules, how many subjects here are soon > subject de jour of other GSD lists? > > > JMO, of course (like whose else could it be???) > > > ============================================================================ POST is Copyrighted 2008. All material remains the property of the original author and of GSD Communication, Inc. NO REPRODUCTIONS or FORWARDS of any kind are permitted without prior permission of the original author AND of the Showgsd-l Management. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. ALL PERSONS ARE ON NOTICE THAT THE FORWARDING, REPRODUCTION OR USE IN ANY MANNER OF ANY MATERIAL WHICH APPEARS ON SHOWGSD-L WITHOUT THE EXPRESS PERMISSION OF ALL PARTIES TO THE POST AND THE LIST MANAGEMENT IS EXPRESSLY FORBIDDEN, AND IS A VIOLATION OF LAW. VIOLATORS OF THIS PROHIBITION WILL BE PROSECUTED. For assistance, please contact the List Management at admin@xxxxxxxxxxxx VISIT OUR WEBSITE - http://showgsd.org NATIONAL BLOG - http://gsdnational.blogspot.com/ ============================================================================