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Archive for January, 2006
Hey folks.. sorry for the lack of posts…. I’ve been a little busy getting settled here in Taiwan, and I’ve been neglecting the site. Sorry folks… I’ll try to get something posted. I’ve got a little bit of a backlog of submissions and material, and I’ll try to wade through it sometime soon.
As always, submissions(--at--)hamsexy.com is where to send in your hamsexy submissions for publication on the site.
Until later, Zaijian!
Sorry for the short notice, but there WILL be a Hamsexy VOIP net tonight. I was finally able to get Echolink working, so it’s a go…
Tonoight, 9:30PM EST (whatever time Zulu.. look up or to the left).. IRLP node 9008/Echolink conference *VAN_IRLP* – see you there!
VE3HBD/BV
Every so often I like to look at our referral listings and see who’s linking to us. Occasionally, as a thank you, we like to link back to those who link to us.
This time, it’s PORKY PIG!, a.k.a. Stan W5SKS (the nickname is self-given).
Thanks for the link, Stan!!
15
Jan
QRZ.com and Hamsexy
Good day all… This is my first post from the glorious Republic of China… The Portugese called it “Ilha Formosa” (The Beautiful Island)…. but it’s normally known as Taiwan…. It’s a beautiful 80 degrees here in January and I think I’m finally over the 13 hour time difference from Toronto.
Well folks – I’ve got an announcement to make. We here at Hamsexy are well known for our collective dislike of QRZ.com. Some of it was well founded, a lot of it was… well.. material for the site. However, a lot of people are getting tired of the whole deal, myself included. We run the risk of being made as a “one trick pony”, in that we are only known as a ‘QRZ-bashing’ site when Hamsexy is much more.
So, effective immediatley, myself and our front page staff are stopping our ‘assault’ on QRZ.com. Although we do not agree with a lot of what has been done on QRZ on behalf of it’s moderation team, we are teetering dangerously close to the idea that this site serves but one purpose – to call out the shortcomings of QRZ, which simply is not the case.
Running a site such as QRZ.com, the largest, oldest and most popular ham radio site on the internet, cannot be an easy task. First of all, sheer numbers make this a daunting task. Mix that in with the twisted mentality that a lot of hams seem to possess, and you’ve got a recipie for a thankless job moderating.
Hamsexy is *not* family friendly. While we aren’t nearly as filthy as some think we are (we are not a porn site, nor are we dedicated to filthing up the hobby), we do use some language and subject matter that some might find offensive. Granted, we post what’s on our minds – it’s a very real site. Some might not find it acceptable, and some might not agree with our viewpoints. That’s fine, it’s a free country. The management of QRZ is free to decide what they deem acceptable for their audience, and they are free to determine that Hamsexy isn’t something they want to be associated with. As I said, their methods leave some to be desired, but it’s their site.
I have been in contact with Fred AA7BQ (founder of QRZ) and we’ve had a very positive dialog. I think we both see eye to eye on certain issues, and have come to a mutual understanding. This impasse on QRZ bashing on this site is *NOT* a concession by any means, nor was any deal struck between us. It was just two grown, mature men coming to an understanding. It’s not a detente, more Hamsexy “moving on”.
Besides, I’m sure I’m not the only one who was getting a little tired of it all.
While I cannot change the minds of those who have been wronged by QRZ’s moderation team, nor would I endeavour to, I just wanted to let you, kind reader, know what’s been going on here. We will not be forbidding discussion either on here or the Hamsexy Forums of any sort of discussions about QRZ (QRZ bashing or otherwise). You just don’t see it here on the front page.
Thanks all – and thanks for making Hamsexy a great enough site to actually show up on QRZ’s radar screen!!!
Bryan VE3HBD/BV
The Hamsexy Weekender Net has been cancelled until further notice.
I’m not available to do the net until I get settled here in Taiwan, and.. to be honest… with only 2 or 3 people checking in, it wasn’t as popular as I had hoped.
If anyone wants to ressurect it, feel free to e-mail me.
Thanks for everyone’s support!
07
Jan
Welcome to AMfone.net!
We want to welcome the kind folks of AMfone.net to the circle of ‘friends of Hamsexy’. It’s a great site that I’ve been visiting for a while now, and I’m pleased to announce I actually made my first post on there the other day! It’s a true credit to both amateur radio and radio in general.
Some would argue that the true “art” of Ham Radio lies in AM, either local or DX.We are glad to see that the art is still alive and well in this day and age of ‘easy’ ham radio (VoIP, repeaters, out-of-the-box-ready-to-go radios, etc.)
07
Jan
More QRZ letters
JohnnyGalaga, a friend from Batlabs, posted a SINGLE LETTER on the thread on QRZ in support of Hamsexy, and has been banned. A single letter… Not offensive at all… I’ve seen it.
Just for fun (and because he threatened us not to), here are some letters between KC2KIT (James Vooght) and our favourite secret squirrel, QRZ_EDITOR (the guy who claims to both work for the Pentagon and also claims to be a retired Naval officer, who says he is in hiding because of the 9/11 attacks). For your enjoyment, the Kinder, Gentler side of QRZ management. (These letters posted with the express permission of KC2KIT. As for QRZ_EDITOR… well…. he can go back to the world of pretend and continue to act tough behind his anonymous keyboard). Your threats mean about as nothing to us as your so-called authority.
From: QRZ_EDITOR
To: KC2KIT
Mr Vooght,
1st and foremost, QRZ is a private site and you are a guest here. Act like
you would expect someone visiting in your home to act.
What is and isn’t QRZ’s problem with Hamsexy is none of your business.
Simple.
“Or how about I call my lawyer for character defamation from you?”
If you can find a lawyer who will take your money and case, go for it, but
as someone that has been on the Internet as long as you are old, you do not
have a snow balls on a hot asphalt parking lot’s chance. Save your money.
I have reread the thread 4 times and can find no where that WX7B is
attacking anyone, in fact, I found his post to be civil. His posts to you
do nothing more than telling you that his business is his, not yours.
If you have a problem with QRZ, we will be more than happy to solve it for
you.
ADMIN
And KC2KIT’s repsonse:
Dear Nameless Admin,
1st and foremost, I understand that I am a guest in your home. But I don’t expect to be treated like a junkyard dog by another one of the houseguests while I am visiting your house. I feel as though your moderation staff and methods leaves a little to be desired in my opinion. The fact that someone can jump in my case for me voicing my opinion (this is America correct?) when I feel there have been injustices done on part of your staff. Secondly, why are we hiding behind a name? You know who I am, you have my address and if you were creative enough you could even get my telephone number and place of employment? It does not instill confidence in the fact that you are performing your duties efficiently and equally amongst all the members of your forums.
And it is my business what QRZ’s problem is with Hamsexy. As a member of both forums, I don’t want to feel as though I will be persecuted (Historically as other Hamsexy members have on QRZ) for my other memberships in other sites. If you think being a member of a site that is non-wholesome, I also subscribe to a porn site, and I’m sure 90% of the men on the internet do as well.
Another thing… “Or how about I call my lawyer for character defamation from you?” If you read properly, I said that it was a ridiculous statement. I don’t have the time nor the patience to sue a website because one of your people pissed me off. I said it to illustrate a point.
Lastly I am glad that your perception’s of people’s comments overrides my feelings on their comments. Sorry if that bother’s you but I feel that WX7B has an axe to grind and wants to sharpen his blade on anyone that disagrees with him. I found his statements to be aggressive and retaliatory towards anyone who is a member of Hamsexy. Makes me wonder if he hates himself for being a member of Hamsexy as well. My problem with QRZ is the fact that there is a supposed list of rules that no one that has requested to see them has ever seen. Then the rules as they are quoted are not applied and enforced equally amongst the general membership. Then once someone raises that question, and presses the issue, they are banned. Swept under the carpet so no one has to deal with them. That is my problem, if you feel you need to ban me over, so be it. I will move on with my life.
James S. Vooght
KC2KIT
And Secret Squirrel’s response:
Sir,
You have been removed from the membership of QRZ. If you can’t figure out
why, please don’t lose too much sleep over it. I have neither the time nor
the patience to deal with 14 year old mentalities who have no idea what it
takes to babysit people of your caliber.
As this is a private email and you being a 911 dispatcher, you should know
that a private email is the property of the person who sent it. It is also
our opinion.
As a 30 year retired military officer I am amazed at your tirades given
your professional background.
This is our last email to you.
QRZ
Once again, another insult to James based on the fact he’s in the emergency services. QRZ_EDITOR has a small penis that’s bothering him too, methinks. It wouldn’t surprise us – most of the chest-beaters with a Hamsexy chip on their shoulder usually have reasons to feel insecure – we’re easy targets. QRZ_EDITOR also banned James based on this e-mail exchange. How’s that for leadership? KC2KIT responds:
Nameless Admin,
I saw that I was “Banned” from your site. Sir, I will tell you that this will only perpetuate the cycle to which you and your “team” are trying to sweep under the carpet. I have it figured why I was banned. I have an opinion and I felt the need to share it, regardless of the fact that it is against what you and your “team” holds as ideals. Therefore, I must be silenced.
As a private e-mail, in my inbox, it is not only your property, but my own as well. And I will do with it as I please. Don’t think for a second that telling me that these communications are your property is going to make me think that I cannot share them with my friends. Nice try at a cover-up, it was a valiant attempt, but an attempt in vain on your part. Being a 911 dispatcher has nothing to do with that fact at all. And the fact that you call my thoughts, and writings “tirades” is just another small-minded jab at me. You wonder why you have the problem you do.
I express my opinion as I do many places on the internet and in my personal life, and you have banned me for it. All because of another website, Hamsexy. You are cleansing your site of anyone related to Hamsexy, just like another man in the history of our world. He tried ridding the world of a people that did not take with his ideals. If I recall correctly, Adolf Hitler killed himself in a moment of cowardess at the end of World War 2. As a retired military officer you should appreciate that reference.
Whether it was your last message to me, I will continue to voice my opinions against the methods that you and your “team” utilize in “controlling” your internet populace. With that, take this as official notification that I want all of my personal information REMOVED from your servers without delay. I will check, and if it isn’t I will contact legal advice, because I do not beleive your site has permission to publish my personal information any longer.
Sleep well, I know I will.
James S. Vooght
KC2KIT
Ah… as VE3HBD says, we so get a kick out of shaking the hornet’s nest. Carry on, Commander QRZ_EDITOR – you are such a source of mirth and amusement. I think you’re break’s over and you’re needed back down in the galley peeling potatoes. And your check’s in the mail.
