Dear James,
 
I just took a look at your Pleurotomaria website, which is quite
impressive. You've done a fine job of putting together some interesting
photos, all of which are properly attributed to the photographers. The
living shells are gorgeous. The photo of a gold-colored snail eating a
yellow sponge is a real winner.
 
Some constructive criticism:
 
You might consider adding some "Further Reading" on Pleurotomaria. I know
that people have been sending you this kind of information. I'll help out
with getting the references into a consistent style if you want.
 
I find the emphasis on the money value of the shells to be a bit
distracting, especially next to photos of living mollusks. These are, after
all, creatures living with their own goals, not just things for us to buy.
Maybe all the information on values could be gathered into one section or
table by itself.
 
And a question for the Conchlers: Living Pleurotomaria seems to have a
perfectly clean shell without the usual encrusting fauna. Why?
 
In sum: James has posted a useful report on Pleurotomaria and thus
certified himself as a true Pleurotomaniac.
 
Andrew K. Rindsberg
Geological Survey of Alabama