Bee-L is in some ways an information technology anachronism in this age 
of immediate information overload: (1) posts are primarily text, 
complete sentences with no abbreviations, no acronyms, no emoticons and 
correct grammar, (2) a human moderator receives posts and manually 
directs them to the list, (3) the forum is mostly monothematic and (4) 
centered around information and dialogue on findings, discoveries, 
practical experience.

We cannot even conduct a "poll", but it is likely that most 
contributors and readers value the above "outdated" nature and tone of 
this forum.  I suggest we stay on topic, be respectful of the moderator 
and only send information-based posts on bees, and maintain an 
atmosphere of collegial dialogue.  Those who knew Ed Southwick, the 
founder of the list, would agree that this was his intention.  Those 
who want to discuss other subjects (as fascinating and important as 
they are) have many other platforms and fora in which to debate. 
 Having intense debate on other subjects go through a moderator and 
have to be skipped by a majority not interested in reading seems 
inefficient.

 

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