11 Jun
2001
11 Jun
'01
7:15 a.m.
On Mon, 11 Jun 2001, Mike Ford wrote:
I finally got a call through to the zoning person,
actually a
reasonable human being. Apparently some "neighbor" filed a complaint
that I was running a resale computer business out of my house. I
explained that this was my hobby, and not operated for financial gain,
which took some details, but for now the case is closed. A letter or
phone call will go back to the complainer with my denial of business
activity, and that is the end of it unless they can somehow show proof
of business operation.
Good!
Overall I still find the whole experience very
chilling on the
pleasurable pursuit of a hobby. I have a bunch of stuff I am ready to
get rid of, and now I have to wonder if somebody is snooping on me
ready to cause more trouble if I sell something.
I think you should be entitled to know which neighbor complained (after
all, you've been accused, you should be entitled to face your accuser...at
least that's how it works at trial under the U.S. system of law :) You
could then go speak with this neighbor and put them at ease. It'll give
you a chance to explain yourself (not that you should have to) and will
hopefully ease any tensions with that person, and hopefully they go away
with the impression that you're just a regular guy having fun, and leave
you alone.
The last thing I'd want is a crappy neighbor, as that just makes living
suck for all involved.
Sellam Ismail Vintage Computer Festival
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