Indeed so, Kevin. It is, however, up to the person who posts the photo to
add comments. The facility is there, but - until now - not used to its full
extent. The initial lot which was put on by the creator of the site to get
it started was of such large quantity, that adding comments with every
shell, would have delayed the project by many months. Other people who have
been adding large numbers of photo's, have had the same reaction. People who
add only one or two will be more specific in the use. I'll try to put a
photo of my Thalassocyon on it later on, and try to put in a maximum of
information. See what it looks like when consulting.

Cheers,

Chris

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Sent: dinsdag 12 augustus 2003 11:05
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Subject: Re: Lists of shell photos??


Hi

I think the online reference book is a great idea.  After looking at
www.animals4ever.com I think more text references need to added.

Kevin Kutolowski

Locust, NC


> [Original Message]
> From: Chris Vos <[log in to unmask]>
> To: <[log in to unmask]>
> Date: 8/12/2003 7:40:22 AM
> Subject: Re: Lists of shell photos??
>
> Hi all,
>
> about that on-line reference book ... has any of you tried
> www.animals4ever.com yet ?
> The purpose of that site was exactly to accomplish just that. It's free,
and
> all members can add their own pictures of shells or other animals of the
> animal kingdom to the "book". It aleady contains more photo's than the
> Compendium, so maybe an idea to build on.
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Conchologists of America List [mailto:[log in to unmask]]On
> Behalf Of Bob Abela
> Sent: dinsdag 12 augustus 2003 7:37
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Subject: Re: Lists of shell photos??
>
>
> Hi Ross,
>
> No, I don't think this is a pipedream.
>
> Patty Jansen proposed something of this nature earlier this year, about
> creating an on-line reference book.
> I agree that it is time for such an effort. It also ties into my
> thoughts about a "master" site for shell links,
> rather than the many independent efforts on various websites. Has anyone
> else given this consideration?
>
> I would be happy to volunteer my time towards such an endeavor. I'm not
> certain one 'go-getter' is enough for a project of this magnitude. It
> would require a cooperative effort. That said, I'm game for pursuing
> such a venture. Any other takers?
>
> >From sunny Guam,
> Bob
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Conchologists of America List [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On
> Behalf Of Ross Mayhew
> Sent: Tuesday, August 12, 2003 12:02 PM
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Subject: Lists of shell photos??
>
>
>         Linda was looking for "lists of [presumably mollusc shell]
> photos". I've been thinking of putting together such a list for a long
> time, perhaps with a search engine involved so one could inquire about
> specific species  within this list.  That said, given that i'm about 10
> years behind im my work already, and that i have no desire to re-invent
> the wheel, is there such a beast on the net already?  Perhaps instead of
> a search engine, a list of photos, with links to the page that contains
> them, could be maintained by several people  - each with their own
> taxonomic territory: many of the 25 to 30 dealers and hundred or so
> collectors, and maybe two dozen clubs that maintain significant on-line
> photo galleries would probably be glad to participate in such a project.
> There must be hundreds of thousands of shell photos on the web (heck,
> i've got a couple of thousand species and forms on my little site
> alone!), of perhaps 15,000 - 20,000 species: wouldn't it be great to
> have a "master index" to this treasure trove of riches??
>         Is this a pipe dream, or a viable possibiltity?  Realistically,
> i just don't have time to spearhead the effort, but would be more than
> willing to work with a couple of eager beavers (or screaming eagles, as
> the case may be.....) to make it a reality.  What is needed most, is
> someone with a lot of determination, to direct the affair and keep it
> going until something worthwhile emerges - any takers?
>
> >From the Great Wet North,
> Ross M.