[Oeva-list] product/invention discussions

[Graunke, Gary]

We don't have a moderated list, but even if we did the moderator would not want to undertake the possibility of evaluating products or inventions announced on the list. Making the list aware of a product or invention is a good thing, but having a lengthy discussion over the merits or lack thereof consumes a lot of personal time for all the members on the list.

The OEVA has not endorsed and does not endorse products, inventions, companies, or (with rare exceptions that clearly support EVs in general and with a vote of the members) policies. So it should be clear that caveat emptor is in order. If we find that a product is clearly fraudulent I would suggest a group of members may publish an opinion which and make everyone aware of that opinion by a short, single list announcement of a link to a webpage with the details, but, especially in the case of inventors asking for investment, it should be clear that they should do their own due diligence and individually seek opinions and advice of those that they trust in such matters.

We should encourage this discussion-the inventor or product vendor may learn a lot from our members that take the time to provide feedback. However, I would suggest that these discussions occur via individual emails and not on the list, a broadcast form of communication.

Those who would like to know the opinions of various members on products or technologies should ask them directly at meetings or via email.

I also have my own opinions (even on this recent matter, though I have not spent time looking into the details), and I look at companies and inventions as part of my job as well. But I don't want the list to degenerate into a forum for debate. Those sincerely wishing for feedback can get it off-list.

Thank you for keeping our list informative and non-political.

Gary
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