IBLS Journal 2004

February 5

Post on IBLS Yahoo Group by moderator Pat.

I am sure you all have seen the posts on the livesteamers list about the disbanding of the IBLS in north America. This troubles me greatly and I have to wonder what direction the hobby is headed in without any central group or standards?

I set up this group as I felt this day was coming when the IBLS would break up. Now the day has come. I feel there is a need to continue with at least the IBLS standards and even update and set new ones if possible. We could do that all day long, but it would do no good if we do not have the number of members to back it up. Other aspects of the group could evolve as needed. I encourage you to pass the word of this group and see how many we can get to join. For those just wanting to show their support I have no problem with them joining and selecting "NO MAIL" as the choice. Either way, the 20 people we have now is a start. But, it will take many more to carry on this torch. With this group we can get it started on the web and from there we can get in touch with non web people.