[App_rpt-users] Politics

[Tim Sawyer]

There has been a ton of inaccurate statements by the HamVoIP principals in
numerous posts, emails and telephone calls regarding what AllStarLink is up
to. Before you read the rest of this email please take a look at the August
16 post over on hamVoIP.org.

I really don't want to wade into this political BS. I should be coding not
spending time on this BS. Even so I've spent tons of time behind the scenes
attempting to get folks working together. I hesitate to speak publicly on
this but my low key approach has not worked. So, some false statements must
be publicly corrected. I will address only this particular post at this
time.

First, "The server" is not owned by one person. The very reason
AllStarLink, Inc. was formed is to prevent that scenario.

Second, there is not just one server. There are numerous servers around the
country run by folks that donate their time, effort and money.

Third, HamVoIP principals continually imply that AllStar was unofficially
taken over. That's just not true. The reigns were turned as officially as
possible given Jim's sudden death. Jim's long time friends and
co-developers of AllStar contacted current and past AllStarLink board
members and made arrangements for what you see today.

Additionally, it's true that migration to the new servers didn't go
perfectly. But it's extreme unfair to bash individuals who are only
attempting to improve AllStar. Ham Radio is about learning if it's about
anything. Making mistakes happens as part of the learning process. Now we
have a better system and no one got shot as my Marine friend used to say.

The August 16 HamVoIP statements are divisive and only serve to build up
some individuals at the expense of others. To HamVoIP principals I say
enough of that crap! If you want to build a better mouse trap you are
welcome to that. Go for it. But don't justify yourself by speaking badly of
others who have nothing but good intentions.

-- 
Tim WD6AWP
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