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Is AMA a monopoly
yes
  60% (50)
no
  39% (33)


Total Votes : 83
(last vote on : 9/2/2006 4:14:23 AM)
(Poll ended: 9/2/2006 4:39:00 AM)
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Is AMA a monopoly - 8/23/2006 1:50:01 AM   
littlecrankshaf



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Enough is enough. This poll will decide whether the AMA qualifies as a monopoly for all intense and purposes in this forum. Simple and sweet.


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RE: Is AMA a monopoly - 8/23/2006 3:44:25 AM   
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RE: Is AMA a monopoly - 8/23/2006 5:30:07 AM   
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Status: offline 		Why is it important if AMA is a monopoly or not?
Does it matter anyway?
What's the purpose of this poll?

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RE: Is AMA a monopoly - 8/23/2006 5:47:17 AM   
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Status: online 		The only purpose of any poll is to hopefully acquire a consensus and in this case whether or not AMA is a monopoly as it pertains to this forum now and in the future.

There has been a debate going in this forum for as long as I can remember off and on as to whether or not AMA is a monopoly and continues to be debated in current threads now.

I thought it would be advantageous to put this one to bed once and for all.




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RE: Is AMA a monopoly - 8/23/2006 12:44:01 PM   
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Status: offline 		The AMA, in all technical purposes is NOT a monopoly. However, the AMA is the only company at this time that has an insurance plan catered specifically to select RC modelers which could lead to the conclusion that the AMA could be a monopoly. However, to be accurate, I vote no. Also, the AMA isn't keeping any other company from entering the market either.



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< Message edited by 50%plane -- 8/23/2006 1:24:13 PM >

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RE: Is AMA a monopoly - 8/23/2006 1:57:24 PM   
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Status: offline 		With the assumption that you meant 'intents and purposes', a poll - even one that results in a consensus of the poll respondents - doesn't answer your question. To do that would require a legal analysis.

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RE: Is AMA a monopoly - 8/23/2006 2:01:11 PM   
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quote:

ORIGINAL: littlecrankshaf

I see STL has voted

Bump




Just by posting that... seems to show that you are simple looking for reactions and not interested with anyones real opinion......

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RE: Is AMA a monopoly - 8/23/2006 2:02:44 PM   
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quote:

Also, the AMA isn't keeping any other company from entering the market either.


In fact they are doing a lot to promote it.

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RE: Is AMA a monopoly - 8/23/2006 2:39:32 PM   
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quote:

ORIGINAL: Newc

a poll - even one that results in a consensus of the poll respondents - doesn't answer your question. To do that would require a legal analysis.

Are you willing to do the "legal analysis"? Actually, this poll can be used to 'define our use of terms'. Defining terms within certain contexts are done all the time......nothing new.

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RE: Is AMA a monopoly - 8/23/2006 2:41:01 PM   
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quote:

ORIGINAL: 50%plane

Just in addendum:

quote:

Also, the AMA isn't keeping any other company from entering the market either.


In fact they are doing a lot to promote it.


Please expand on that assertion.


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RE: Is AMA a monopoly - 8/23/2006 3:01:14 PM   
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ORIGINAL: littlecrankshaf


quote:

ORIGINAL: 50%plane

Just in addendum:

quote:

Also, the AMA isn't keeping any other company from entering the market either.


In fact they are doing a lot to promote it.


Please expand on that assertion.


Many AMA members aren't happy with the AMA and the AMA has missed a major segment of this hobby. In fact, I would say that electric parkflyers are the driving force of this hobby. The AMA has left some gaping holes for another association, like themselves, to step in and make a huge profit by doing things right.


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RE: Is AMA a monopoly - 8/23/2006 3:14:55 PM   
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ORIGINAL: 50%plane




Many AMA members aren't happy with the AMA and the AMA has missed a major segment of this hobby. In fact, I would say that electric parkflyers are the driving force of this hobby. The AMA has left some gaping holes for another association, like themselves, to step in and make a huge profit by doing things right.


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I doubt that any AMA like association is poised for huge profits via the electric modeler but more to the point you are mixing apples and oranges since AMA is a NFP business.

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RE: Is AMA a monopoly - 8/23/2006 3:26:13 PM   
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A monopoly has sole control and infulence over a given business domain.

1. The AMA is a club that one chooses to join to support model aviation.
2. If you want to fly RC you can do it without being a member of the AMA.
3. For those that look at AMA as a source of insurance, it is only secondary insurance anyway, and you can get coverage on your own (you may pay more, but you can get it)

Those are just the three that popped into my head immediatly, I'm sure more will follow since there is a lot of empty space to fill there.

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RE: Is AMA a monopoly - 8/23/2006 3:30:59 PM   
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Status: offline 		Park fliers are "the driving force of this hobby" ? No offense but after flying for 35 years my conclusion is that whatever turns your crank is the driving force of the hobby. Seen lots of driving forces come and go, the average Joe sport flier is the one constant.
As to your poll. If you don't wan't to belong to AMA then don't join. We don't need another poll to know that some people just have no love for orginizations.

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RE: Is AMA a monopoly - 8/23/2006 3:40:16 PM