Hello you all ,
I do like this list , and I am aware of the fact that some people doesn't
like to be informed what shells a specific dealer have in stock recently .
I think you are right Patty , it would be very dull , if we all couldn't get
such information on this list , but I agree it must be in the "check this
out " way , and it is always important to have a balance between commerce
and science (sorry , I couldn't find another word)
In the Belgian Conchological Society , I am a member of this club for over
22 years , was some ten years ago a discussion going on about shell-dealers
being able to sell their shells on the monthly meetings , (or not !)and I
and many members are glad to meet this dealers on our monthly meetings, and
we are quite pleased they come also every month , it would be very dull and
boring not to have those people around !
Some people doesn't like to buy shells , and for some it is the only way to
obtain shells .
For me personally I like to buy , but I also like to sell and exchange , and
I like it, at our annual Shell-show in Antwerp I bought several sp. but also
sold , and even exchanged some .
I think that everybody must be allowed to be able to enjoy their efforts of
studying and collect and even selling, but still respect eachother's opinion
.
We all must respect the playing rules on this list , and I think that nobody
is to be removed from this list , they should get the opportunity of
improving and , if not ,keeping the honour to theirselves!!!
well, that's my opinion , bye , Jan Neefs
----- Oorspronkelijk bericht -----
Van: "Patty Jansen" <[log in to unmask]>
Aan: <[log in to unmask]>
Verzonden: maandag 31 juli 2000 6:20
Onderwerp: my previous message
> Dear all,
>
> I will now elaborate on my previous message
>
> First of all, to Eric, I'd like to say that the response was very
> well-considered, I spent half a day thinking about it. I considered
writing
> privately, but I didn't because I was afraid that if I didn't, nobody else
> would say anything and I didn't think it was a message anyone would be
> allowed to get away with. Secondly, I deliberately made it short and
> slightly inflammatory, so as to insure people would read it. Seeing the
> responses that approach seems to have worked. I am also sure some good
> discussions are going to come out of it.
>
> Secondly, to Andrew. Sure, the University of Georgia does not allow
> advertising on any of it's lists. However, many members are on the list to
> find out about things, including where to buy shells, and some time ago,
we
> agreed that short messages by dealers announcing a new catalogue etc. are
> acceptable. So if write something like "I have just uploaded a set of new
> shells on Ebay, have a look at.... whatever the URL is" this does not stir
> too many members, and many would indeed appreciate it. There was simply no
> need for the derogatory tone in your message. If you are indeed the same
> Andrew who used George's pictures, please beware that there were many on
> this list, including myself, who stuck out our necks in favour of you. The
> shelling community is very small, a good name is very hard to build up. If
> you contribute positively to the forum and shelling community in general,
> you will be well-regarded, and you don't need to be COA president to
> achieve this. Indeed it has nothing to do with the COA.
>
> And last but not least. Wouldn't this list be dull without the occasional
> spit?
>
> Patty
>
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