[Harp-L] Re: SPAH attendee list

[BluzeHarp@xxxxxxx]

Warren Bee suggested an opt out for a SPAH attendee list, I like  his line 
of thought but I suggest a modification.  I despise opt  out lists, I view 
the practice as both unethical and  irritating, being signed up for anything 
without my express  informed consent really, really pisses me off...  It 
should  always be opt in.  
 
Without having any additional info at hand, I'd be ok with an  opt-in for a 
SPAH attendee list.  Perhaps it could be part of the  registration process. 
 This would seem to satisfy  the points that Joe Leone and others have 
raised, while at  the same time safeguarding SPAH and it's members from privacy 
and  legal concerns.  Just my opinion, this isn't my area of expertise  and 
there may be stuff I'm unaware of.  Will jot it down as an  item to bring up 
for discussion at the next  board meeting.
 
I'd encourage any interested parties to continue the dialogue.  Keep  it 
friendly, well framed opposing opinions will serve to inform the  SPAH staff 
of the desires and opinions of the harmonica community, and  therefore 
strengthen our organization. 
 
Christopher Richards  (fortunately high & dry in Greeley CO)
Staging & Production - SPAH