[TechAssist] Re: Membership
- From: "charlie b" <cantechelectronics@xxxxxxxxx>
- To: <techassist@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Sat, 15 Sep 2001 10:33:13 -0600
All,
I wish to (publically) thank everyone that has helped me in the past. I
haven't personally thanked anyone, and am sure I really could have taken the
time to do that. It does add to our email count.... I can't say I've read
any complaints about 'thank-you' emails! Thanks again.
Personally, I see no problem with researching information before house
calls, and I'm a bit sad to hear it aggravates others. We're not all in
populated areas where we might see the same make/model set twice in three
years. I expect I've probably seen most every model of most brands ONCE
due to the buying patterns of the local population, so it would be unlikely
I'd be proficient at any. RCA/GE is the only common brand here ('cuz of
lower retail pricing!), and I haven't seen three Zenith this year, much
less ever had one with the common "shorted tube". My (few) service calls
are usually 60+ miles away, and I very much appreciate any knowlege I can
gain before leaving the shop. I thank you all for your patience.
If we're "voted against" and non-techs are allowed in, I believe there
should be a sig file requirement. It won't be the answer, likely due to
software, etc. Non-techs on the list is not in our best interest for
several reasons, and I'm sure we can all list a few. It would also restrict
some posted questions, as it would be inappropriate to publically ask
"what's a fair charge for....?"
This list and others like it is a valuable tool for us all.
----- Original Message -----
From: "AL LEATHERMAN" <alleathe@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: <techassist@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Saturday, September 15, 2001 5:48 AM
Subject: [TechAssist] Re: Membership
>
> All:
> I didn't refer to techs as "assholes"! I was referring to the type of
> individual that works part time, while holding down a good job with high
> pay and bennies.This type then has the nerve to ask us for help, while
> undercutting our prices and telling the public we are all crooks, and
charge
> too much.
> Everybody in this business will run into this type sooner or
later,and
> react accordingly.Non business types are obvious.
> Recently we had a "tech" tell us(not here) to "stop telling me
computer
> monitors go to sleep!I have an A plus! If you don't know what is wrong
with
> this monitor
> just say so,or stop wasting my time" He was told to take his A
> plus..........................................!
> Another type I avoid is the guy
> who asks for help and never thanks anybody (privately please) and never
> offers any help. This selfish type can go pound sand!
> Last.Frequently we are reminded there are women on these lists.Women
in
> this business will hear a lot worse than anything here!
> I respect women, but being my equal includes dealing with things normally
> found in this business.If they can't deal with language heard on TV and in
> the media,I do not apologize,there is no room for pedestals! I do hold
back,
> believe it! al
>
> Al's TV
> 224 Rt. 46
> Mine Hill, NJ. 07803
> 973-361-5796
> alleathe@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "GJCHAMBERS" <gjchambers@xxxxxxxxxxx>
> To: <techassist@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> Sent: Friday, September 14, 2001 11:36 PM
> Subject: [TechAssist] Re: Membership
>
>
> >
> > hey guys,
> > i must agree, i dont think its very professional to call other techs
> > a-holes.
> > i have been in the tv /vcr
> > bussiness 18+ years,we are a husband and wife team,we all start
> somewhere.
> > its a privelage to use this site,and "i love it!"
> > i hope it grows leaps and bounds!
> > i am surprised at the techs that email in for tips on a set they havent
> even
> > seen yet.
> > like "i am going on a house call tomorrow on a ..... anyone got a tip?
> > i think at least they should look at it first..........
> > by all means, i dont want to cause any bad feelings or insult anyone,
but
> > this is a tech tips or helpsite, and should stay that way. i dont think
> you
> > should get too "mad" at the next guy in line for trying to learn the
> > trade.he will be the future" tv guy"
> > .just like all us present ones.i dont have a problem helping someone
that
> > doesnt help me first, if i know the answer to thier question.
> > i do love this site and view all emails and tips, and only respond to
the
> > ones i might be able to "help" on.
> > this site is the only hope us tv guys have that want to "help each
other".
> > i think that is the idea of this site...
> > i also agree that because it is a tech site that it should be limited to
> > "techs" if possible.
> > even newer ones.
> > lets all get along and grow
> > GOD BLESS AMERICA THE LAND THAT WE LOVE.
> >
> > gary & juanita chambers
> > chambers tv
> >
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: "Maxwell Bailes Jr." <bailes4@xxxxxxxxx>
> > To: <techassist@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> > Sent: Saturday, September 15, 2001 12:34 AM
> > Subject: [TechAssist] Re: Membership
> >
> >
> > >
> > > Hello Techs,
> > > I'am a tech from West Virginia I may not know
> > > alot,but,I'm tring to learn. I went through 2 1/2 yrs.
> > > of school, AC,DC,semi conductors, ele.
> > > circuits,digitals 1and 2,mirco processors, computer
> > > repair,and computer trouble shooting,but these nothing
> > > like hands on and help from others.I have a CRT
> > > rejuverator,frequercy counter, varti-ac's,sams,and all
> > > the equipment I need. So P--- on you. I thank God for
> > > people who are willing to help. Every day I learn more
> > > and I'll help when I think I can.
> > > --- AL LEATHERMAN <alleathe@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> > > >
> > > > This may help. I only help people that help me! If
> > > > after a few times I get
> > > > no thanks or a "consumer" attitude I no longer help
> > > > them. You can tell a
> > > > real tech and business person by having business
> > > > discussions("off tech")
> > > > with them.
> > > > The consumers and part timers and cut throat
> > > > assholesd stand out. This is
> > > > why I want any topic ok.I can tell if IO am talking
> > > > to my peers. There are
> > > > sub groups also,
> > > > composed of people of like minds,or in the case of
> > > > a certain West
> > > > Virginians, evil cunnung minds, (joking!!) This is
> > > > why I want sig files, to
> > > > root out the consumers. al
> > > >
> > > > Al's TV
> > > > 224 Rt. 46
> > > > Mine Hill, NJ. 07803
> > > > 973-361-5796
> > > > alleathe@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > ----- Original Message -----
> > > > From: "Calvin Neal" <kelec_2000@xxxxxxxxx>
> > > > To: <techassist@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> > > > Sent: Friday, September 14, 2001 9:11 PM
> > > > Subject: [TechAssist] Re: Membership
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > >
> > > > > Jay,
> > > > > You are indeed a wise man. I have stressed the
> > > > > point as a pet-peeve of mine several times in the
> > > > > "servicetalk" format concerning the cut-throat,
> > > > a-hole
> > > > > that went to Radio Shack and purchased a 7.95
> > > > > "soldering iron" and an analog multimeter for
> > > > > 10.00.... and then deems himself a "tech"...while
> > > > the
> > > > > rest of us have thousands of dollars invested in
> > > > CRT
> > > > > rejuvenators, frequency counters, isolated
> > > > vari-ac's,
> > > > > SAMS, and technical literature and bulletins from
> > > > > factory authorization, etc, ect, ect, ...and then
> > > > take
> > > > > the time to read the e-postings, thinking we are
> > > > > helping a fellow tech........only to find out we
> > > > are
> > > > > "freely give away" the technical help to any
> > > > > problem,,,to anyone,,, wihtout consideration of
> > > > > whether "the favor will ever be returned" ....
> > > > > You can appreciate this to it's full extent,
> > > > when
> > > > > you have had this type of "tech-bozo" move into
> > > > your
> > > > > business region,,,,as I have in the past, and try
> > > > to
> > > > > put you out of business by undercuting your
> > > > prices,
> > > > > and bad-mouthing your good name........In the
> > > > > past..."they" were likely short lived when they
> > > > > couldn't "sponge" the answers off others willing
> > > > to
> > > > > help....It is different now, and if you want to
> > > > stay
> > > > > in business....you need to be aware of these
> > > > leaches.
> > > > > That is the only gripe I have ever had with
> > > > this
> > > > > free type of forum.....but, it now seems evident
> > > > that
> > > > > those that are willing to be "helpers" and those
> > > > that
> > > > > choose....or have to be "users" will be rooted
> > > > out.
> > > > > This is something "WE" the "techs" will all
> > > > benefit
> > > > > from........
> > > > > That's my 2 cents :)
> > > > > Cal
> > > > >
> > > > > --- Jay <admin@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote
> > > > > >
> > > > > > Hello all,
> > > > > > Soon there will have to be some changes to
> > > > our
> > > > > > membership procedure.
> > > > > > We will at some point in the near future stop
> > > > > > accepting just anyone who
> > > > > > wants to join. This list is and should be for
> > > > > > technicians only!!
> > > > > > As a member if you know a tech that you would
> > > > > > like to see as a member
> > > > > > invite them now. Otherwise it will be a lot
> > > > harder
> > > > > > to join our ranks. We
> > > > > > will accept applications for membership. But the
> > > > > > applicant must prove that
> > > > > > they have electronic knowledge, or are
> > > > associated
> > > > > > with a established repair
> > > > > > center.
> > > > > > This is to benefit us all. You members that
> > > > have
> > > > > > been active with the
> > > > > > mailing list have proven that our group is a
> > > > very
> > > > > > good group. Not every
> > > > > > question has been answered but a good lot of
> > > > them
> > > > > > have been.
> > > > > > I will accept all input from you on this
> > > > > > subject at
> > > > > > admin@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx . These changes are
> > > > being
> > > > > > developed now, but will
> > > > > > be several weeks before implemented. Julius
> > > > Knoll
> > > > > > admin@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> > > > > >
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