One possible reason might be the strong desire for knowledge and existence
of "Open"-MPE, despite steadfast refusal to endorse via membership the
unknown, behind-closed-doors
activity that occurs.

Just a guess,

Tracy Pierce

> -----Original Message-----
> From: Jonathan M. Backus [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
> Sent: Friday, February 28, 2003 8:59 AM
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Subject: Membership
>
>
>         I have a question, can anybody tell me a "good"
> reason for belonging to the
> OpenMPE-L and not wanting to be an OpenMPE member (especially since
> membership is at zero cost)?  I've not heard any (good or
> bad) reasons but I
> know there is a difference in the number of people in the
> OpenMPE-L and the
> number of people that have registered for membership.
>
> Thanx,
>   Jonathan (Jon) M. Backus, MPE-CSM ~ Chairman
>   OpenMPE ~ 15 Catawba Place ~ Hagerstown, MD ~ 21742-6515
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>