> I do not wish to see the TCLUG fall under external influence, or become > absorbed or assimilated into any other group. I am dubious about the real > costs & benefits for the TCLUG, and I would like to see some thoughtful > analysis of potential scenarios before we tread on unfamiliar ground. I agree. The TCLUG seems to stand on its own 2 feet just fine, and the reasoning for a "relationship" with TCPC is somewhat unclear. I think it would be great to have an unformal relationship: the casual mixing of information and members, but they should remain two seperate entities. Jay