PO Gustafsson wrote:
>
>  After reading this list for near 15 years I
> been close to logging off lately. But then I realized those things
> come and go. We all remember the FGMO discussion. Different this time
> is the amazing talent by some of the participants to mix fact and
> fiction into a stew so thick even the most determent opponent
> eventually gives up from exhaustion. Quite amusing sometimes... But
> this list is about bee biology. Pet theory has it's own list.
> Personally I would appreciate if those favoring pet theory was
> considering discussing their theories on the appropriate place, and
> let us here continue with what this list was created for.
>
As another 15 year plus member, I also was about to hang it up. But you 
really cannot let bad information go unchecked. The list is still 
"informed" beekeeping. Plus, sometimes there is gold in the dross, and 
it should not be discarded but appreciated and examined (which is the 
part that causes them problems).

I was strongly in the organic movement in Maine, but learned early that 
there are really two organic movements. One is rational and based on 
good science while the other is faith based. In Maine, science tends to 
have the upper hand, but some times will be overruled by the zealots. 
What has happened is money trumps faith. To survive in the marketplace, 
there must be compromises and some of the organic practices are just as 
chemical based as any commercial farmer. I see the same here on the 
BeeL. The little hobby and fringe beekeepers are the defenders of 
purity, while those who must make a living from it recognize the 
realities of the marketplace.

So I do not mind the chatter, but I do mind a lack of facts to back up 
posts. But then, anecdotal evidence always trumps the facts.

BTW, if you ever look me up in Maine, just look for a 25 year old 
Adonis, winner of the Nobel prize, and NFL quarterback (I use the name 
Tom Brady) .

After all, you read this on the BeeL so it must be true.

Bill Truesdell (who is actually 26, but everything else is true. Just 
disregard the man behind the curtain.)
Bath, Maine

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