In a message dated 97-09-12 08:21:06 EDT, you write:
 
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 > However things aren't
 > as drastic as the "numbers" show and judging by the growth in this list
 > alone, I doubt there is much to worry about.
 As long as we don't beat them to death for asking questions!
 This is good news!
  >>
Sure not everyone has a passion for beekeeping and learning but it still is
good to steer the beginners into books and websites.
Who knows they may learn something besides what is spoon fed to them one
question at a time.