Spike wrote:

On Thu, 24 Mar 2005 20:03:42 +1100, Simon VK3XEM wrote:

What is there to debate, there is a large network of IRLP nodes all over
the world on Amateur Radio which proves it is a popular and valid part
of the hobby.

It might be 'popular'. That doesn't make it 'valid'.

You need a better argument with which to defend your position.

Actually what is normal or what is part of society (or subsets like amateur
radio) is decided on consensus.

If the consensus of the majority is that IRLP is amateur radio then it is
valid, if the consensus is that it is not then it is not valid.

Over here at least anecdotally IRLP is supported by the majority of amateur
radio operators.


G-S VK3DMN