Miata Mailing List: July 1996, Message #115
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   From: jppandes@ix.netcom.com (Jeanne P Pandes)
Subject: re:  Miata.net in the MCA Mag
   Date: Tue, 2 Jul 1996 09:01:41 -0400

Norman,

You posted the following to the Miata.net list in 7/1/96:

>Gary,
>
>You continually print comments like these and then wonder
>why we don't join with you in partnership.
>
>Think about it, friend.
>
>Norman G

I don't understand.  I read the previous postings
re: Miata.net in the MCA Mag.  Based on this, and on past
postings from the Miata.net list, and my own experience as
an MCA member, many of the comments posted here contain valid
criticisms.  Rather than being defensive towards the comments,
the MCA Magazine could stand to benefit from the comments of
these Miata enthusiasts.  Both forums could benefit.  There
should be some level of synergy.  We on the Miata.net are
clearly dedicated Miata owners - the most valuable type.

It seems to me, that with the following that the Miata.net
has developed, it has become a much more influential source
of information for Miata owners.  (I do realize that
the Miata.net represents a portion of Miata owners with access
to this medium.  The numbers, however, will only continue to
increase.)  The Miata.net site is dynamic, and responsive to
suggestions from its 'members'.  Personally, this medium
(and the persons involved with setting up the site), is
of greater benefit to myself.

I could ennumerate the downfalls of the MCA Magazine, however,
many you may already have heard previously on the Miata.net list
 (i.e., timeliness of delivery (lack thereof), often repeated
  topics, poor quality of photos, typographical errors, ....)

I believe that it could only help the MCA Magazine to, at the
least, give appropriate recognition to the Miata.net list, and
subject material obtained therefrom.  Surely, you realize that
the Miata.net list can exist (and flourish) independent from
the MCA.  Its growing membership are obvious.

In short, the Miata.net and its 'members' have developed a
level of credibility.  Whereas, that of the MCA does not
appear to be terribly healthy.  Miata owners will always seek
information about their vehicles - but please make it a
positive experience for us to read your magazine, not a
disappointment.

Jeanne Pandes
  92 blk/tan
jppandes@ix.netcom.com   or   jpandes@aqmd.gov
  montclair, california
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above message was
originally posted to: garrettn@mindspring.com
and cc'd to:          gary@miata.net
on:                   Tue, 02 Jul 1996 00:09:45 -0700 
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