>Lately, however, this list has seemed to shift focus. Most of the posts have been gloom and doom, and argumentative at times. I personally have contributed to this so I am not finger-pointing. We have always had some "hot" topics. I can only imagine some of the posts that get rejected on < I have been monitoring this list and even posted a few times. I like this list because: I get information from experts from the US and Europe and it stimulates my bee thinking The discussions are sometimes spirited BUT sometimes too long and I believe we should "listen" to others view points. However. we should agree to disagree at times. All of us should not have to be "converted to a specific viewpoint and that is an individual choice. There are many times several ways to approach a situation and get satisfactory results especially with bees and all the varied climates in which they are kept. I enjoy hearing the different viewpoints BUT I do not necessarily have to agree or adopt them Dan Veilleux in the mountains of NC zone 6a -- Visit www.honeybeeworld.com/bee-l for rules, FAQ and other info ---