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     1. 05:48 PM - Re: Official Usage Guideline [Please Read] [Monthly Posting]  (doug ochsner)
 
 
 
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Time: 05:48:48 PM PST US
From: doug ochsner <dnochsner@yahoo.com>
Subject: Re: Lancair-List: Official Usage Guideline [Please Read] [Monthly Posting]

--> Lancair-List message posted by: doug ochsner <dnochsner@yahoo.com>

Matt:This is the only post I have received since I
subrsribed.It was probaly the 2nd or 3rd time I have
subscribed and am still not getting this list e-mails.
Thanks Doug
--- Matt Dralle <dralle@matronics.com> wrote:
> --> Lancair-List message posted by:
> dralle@matronics.com (Matt Dralle)
> 
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>                      Lancair-List Usage Guidelines
>
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> 
> The following details the official Usage Guidelines
> for the Lancair-List.
> You are encouraged to read it carefully, and to
> abide by the rules therein.
> Failure to use the Lancair-List in the manner
> described below may result 
> in the removal of the subscribers from the List.
> 
> 
> Lancair-List Policy Statement
> 
> The purpose of the Lancair-List is to provide a
> forum of discussion for
> things related to this particular discussion group. 
> The List's goals
> are to serve as an information resource to its
> members; to deliver
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> 
> 
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> 
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> nothing.
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