I do not want to see a separate forum at this time.

Although I am not sure that it does any good the present round of
submissions is of interest as it is - so far  anyway - a pretty
rational and well reasoned discussion of issues, and is of interest as
a debate in itself anyway. It helps us to understand more of how we
got into this situation.
I would like to see more reports of progress on evaluations, lead free
finishes, component manufacturers comments and so on, but recognise
that this may not be possible. We are after all going down this road
for marketing reasons as much as anything else and therefore
disclosures may not be permitted by some companies to retain perceived
commercial advantage.

Mike


----- Original Message -----
From: "Jack Crawford" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Monday, August 06, 2001 11:43 PM
Subject: [LF] Leadfree Listserve question


We have received the following suggestion and request comments from
members of the leadfree listserv.  If desired, I will set up a
listserv-technical that will be limited to discussion/sharing of
technical studies and data for those studying implementation of
lead-free assembly. The current listserv will be maintained for
general discussion issues such as environmental, legislative, market
drivers.

Please reply to me directly and not to the forum.  [log in to unmask]

"The lead-free list-serv has been dominated of late by people who want
the issue to go away.  The list-serv been an effective way to give and
receive needed technical information, but the flamers have taken over.

Is there any solution to the situation?  Can a separate listserv be
started so that those who want to debate about the pros and cons of
lead-free can have their own forum?  It appears that the same rhetoric
is appearing over and over again, and it isn't very helpful to those
of us who are concerned about technical issues."

Thanks for your continued support.
Jack

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