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We are pleased to announce BestOfBee, a new way to read BEE-L.
 
As the volume has grown on BEE-L, a number of memebers have grown
tired of receiving large numbers of messages daily, many of which are
sent in error or not of general interest.  Many worthy subscribers
have simply given up and left.
 
Therefore, to lighten the load, several list regulars (who merrily
read *everything* anyhow), have agreed to select the best material
(in their opinions) and re-post it to a new list, called BestOf Bee
(The '-l' is left off due to changing standards on the net regarding
punctuation in list names).
 
Since it is pretty well unanimous that BEE-L should not be split or
censored, this provides a way for those who wish to read the list,
but be selective and not be exposed to flames, etc. to enjoy a
filtered version of BEE-L.
 
If you would like to try this new free service, simply send email to
[log in to unmask] saying
 
join bestofbee
 
You will shortly start receiving messages.
 
These messages will be *duplicates* of *some* the ones you get from
BEE-L presently, but some may be edited to remove excessive quotes
from previous messages if they are otherwise suitable.  Many messages
from BEE-L will not merit repeating on bestofbee, since they are
chatter, or redundant.
 
After you are satisfied that the new list is working and get a feel
for the degree of filtering, you may wish to set BEE-L NOMAIL and
read only the filtered messages -- if you like the way it works.
 
*You will still need your BEE-L subscription* if you wish to post,
since the only way to get a post to bestofbee is through posting a
message on BEE-L.
 
We expect that soon you will be able to search these selected
messages using a web brouser after a number have accumulated.  This
will give a searchable 'opinion base'.  We may add some edited
material from old BEE-L logs too.
 
Please Note: No one will be able to post to bestofbee except the
moderators, so direct all replies to bestofbee articles to BEE-L
where they will be read and perhaps selected for re-transmission.
 
We hope this service helps more people to enjoy BEE-L, and that those
who wish to post will do so freely now.
 
We are also open to constructive comments and ideas for improvement.