Every reputable venue of 914 information, goods, and services deserves our support. This forum (bbs, whatever
) currently has the most traffic, by a significant margin, but this was not always the case, and it may not be the case in the future.
Some have accused the Bird, and Rennlist of being 'too commercial', but they
are businesses. Wayne and Co. sell parts, and John D. sells the services of the Rennlist, and their internet presence supports those functions. That doesn't mean that we can't use the services they provide. I buy parts from Pellican (and other vendors), and send Rennlist a check for membership. I don't have to, but I feel that by providing positive reinforcement they will continue to provide services that I value.
Agreed, their support of the 914 community is not as great as it once was, but the taildraggers and waterpumpers provide a much greater percentage of their business than we do, and they are trying to make a living through their efforts. It's not like Porsche, or PCNA who look at you like you have three heads or a dread disease if you say you have a 914
Rant over...
Harvey