Hearthlist Digest #68 - Monday, December 1, 1997
 
Re: Hearthlist Digest #67 - 11/30/97
  by Rod & Ann Poplarchick <[email protected]>
Re: Hearthlist Digest #67 - 11/30/97
  by Raymond D. Goldman <[email protected]>
 

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Subject: Re: Hearthlist Digest #67 - 11/30/97
From: "Rod & Ann Poplarchick" <[email protected]>
Date: Mon, 1 Dec 1997 15:14:45 -0800
 
 
 
I agree with John Gulland . 1 post about Global worming is enough not 5 or
more like it has been. Global Worming only gives the hearth industry a bad
name, lets talk about Expo 98' or how Pellet stoves are making a comeback.
Problems with Gas appliances and how to fix them, New codes or how to find
hard to find parts, ETC.
 
 
I am creating a page of "Installs from Hell" to show people what not to do,
if you have any photos of installs that made your stomach turn send them to
me.
 
Rod Poplarchick
Climate Control Systems
Oakhurst Ca
http://www.surfus.com/ccs
[email protected]
 
 

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Subject: Re: Hearthlist Digest #67 - 11/30/97
From: "Raymond D. Goldman" <[email protected]>
Date: Sun, 30 Nov 1997 16:41:02 -0700
 
John,
 
In what way does an anti-ranting rant differ from just plain ranting? 
 
You do have some strong issue that pertain to our industry and I'd like to
know your views on them, but you didn't include them in your post.
 
>Subject: Too bad about the list
>From: John Gulland <[email protected]>
>Date: Sun, 30 Nov 1997 11:50:56 -0500
>
>It looks like the Hearthlist has fallen victim to the disease that other
>email discussion groups suffer from.  A few people begin to have a calm,
>reasoned, respectful exchange of views and then someone weighs in with
>intemperate rant that, in effect, challenges the intelligence of the
>previous contributors.  It puts a chill on further discussion.  If we were
>all in the same room, a small group that wanted to explore a complex issue
>in a quiet, thoughtful way could just excuse themselves and move away from
>the ranter, but on the list, we can't get away.
>
>I had hoped that our initial discussion of the global warming/climate
>change issue could move on to deal with its implications for our industry.
>What are the likely government responses and how might they affect our
>industry?  Do average homeowners understand the issue and has it affected
>purchasing decisions?   Will it affect purchasing decisions in the future
>and in what ways?  How might it affect product development planning?  Will
>it change the product mix?   Might it prompt a stabilization of wood
>burning appliance sales after their five year skid?  What might it mean for
>the public's view of the hearth generally?  
>
>But it doesn't look like we'll be having that discussion.  I don't much
>feel like being insulted and I'm sure most others feel the same.  It's too
>bad.  I had looked forward to such a discussion and believed we could all
>learn from it.
>
>I suspect that the tendency for email discussion to be chilled by ranters
>who see the world in stark black and white and don't respect the views of
>others will eventually mean that the only lists worth subscribing to will
>be moderated.
>
>Regrets,
>John
>This is for business:  http://www.gulland.ca
>This is for pleasure:  http://www.wood-heat.com
>
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