On Tue, 27 Oct 2009 05:55:37 -0400, "Armond Perretta"
 wrote:

>Ronald Raygun wrote:
>>
>> What I'm saying is that you should be able to judge (i.e. agree or
>> disagree with) the suggestion on its own merit, irrespective of who
>> made it, or even of whether anyone actually made it at all ...
>
>Your statement leads me to suppose that the US and the UK really _are_ two
>bodies of land separated by both a different language, _and_ different
>credibility standards.  

Maybe the reason that this is UK.rec sailing?

"uk.rec.sailing will discuss any and all topics relating to sailing activity in
Britain, Eire and European waters. Posts from dinghy sailors, wind-surfers,
yachtsmen and women, and all those with an interest in the sport. Posts may
include Class Association details, Open Meetings, race accounts, events and
issues affecting sailors in area given above."

Don't you have somewhere nearer home you can post your stuff to? 
-- 

Martin