Peter,

Indeed, I can confirm that the individual subscribed to da list early in October and processed a removal request two days ago.

As the list admin (and the guy who pays for the hosting service) I am dismayed by what is alleged to have happened.

You are correct that the list is open to all by charter.  No individual has the right to exclude a list member from these communications, certainly not based on owner or COS status.

If you would be so kind as to forward the email that you received to rhodes22-list-admin at rhodes22.org.

Mike
s/v Wind Lass ('91)
Nissequogue River, NY

-----Original Message-----
From: Rhodes22-list <rhodes22-list-bounces at rhodes22.org> On Behalf Of Peter Nyberg
Sent: Thursday, November 14, 2019 3:57 PM
To: The Rhodes 22 Email List <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org>
Subject: [Rhodes22-list] Who Can Join The List?

Recently, someone considering the purchase of a Rhodes 22 joined the list, posted a question, and got several responses.  This morning I got a private email from this person asking a follow up question.  But they also mentioned that they had been "scolded for using the forum since I haven't completed the sale and don't have a GB CoS”.  They then removed themselves from the list.

I feel certain that the viewpoint that the list is only for people who currently own a Rhodes 22 and have purchased a Certificate of Support from General Boats is held by few members of the list, and perhaps only by one.  But, since I became aware that this has happened (hopefully only once), I wanted to point out to anyone unaware that this list has a charter (http://www.rhodes22.org/list/index.html <http://www.rhodes22.org/list/index.html>), and that among other thing the charter states that "This list is open to everyone with an interest in Rhodes Sailboats”.

If anyone thinks the charter should be changed, they can say so, and we can have a discussion.  In the meantime, whoever it is who is telling people that they are not welcome on the list should knock it off.


I invited the person in question back to the list, but the purchase fell through so at the moment they’re not interested.  I assured them that they are welcome to return at any time.  I am intentionally not stating any specifics at their request.

Peter Nyberg
Coventry, CT
s/v Silverheels (1988/2016)=