If this list is to split then we must go back to the original description
to see the purpose of BEE-L
 
"BEE-L is for the discusison of  research and information concerning the biology
 of bees.  This includes honey bees and other bees (and maybe even wasps).
We communicate about sociobiology, behavior, ecology, adaptation/evolution,
genetics, taxonomy, physiology, pollination, and flower nectar and pollen
production of bees"
 
My interpretation of this is that this list was not intended for those who are
beginners, novices, small scale  and possibly some commercial beekeepers.
 
My reason for joining was to develop my own scientific knowledge of
honey bees and related insects as extremely valuable pollinating
tools.
 
Of late there has been little science content in the listing but a lot space
taken up by those with little or no interest in this area at all.
This discussion is yet another of the wastes of space.
 
If any split is to be made then the hobby beekeepers should go and
form their own area and leave this to those with an interest in the
science of beekeeping.
 
Keith Hooker
Whitstable, Kent, UK
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