Most subscribers to the Ohio Listserve know who Jeff Bouton is. I thought readers would be interested in a message posted to the Florida BRDBRAINS Listserve this morning by him, regarding a decision with him, by the owners on a rules interpretation. I am a part time contributor to BRDBRAINS; with them it is one mistake and out, no form of advertisement, no mention of religion, no stating company names, that is the way it is, good or bad. 
Bob Lane / Damascus

 


Date: Sun, 5 Dec 2010 07:16:19 -0800
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Subject: [BRDBRAIN] moving on
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Hey all,


After 13 years on Birdbrains, a minor disagreement with the list owners is causing me to leave Birdbrains. It's not a biggy, really. List owners feel my acknowledgement of my affiliation with my company, is against policy I do not. Pretty simple really.


I feel I've been respectful of corporate guidelines, have not promoted product, have not included links to websites, etc. So don't believe I've done anything that goes against listserve policy. My only "crime" is including a title I've worked hard for my entire adult life, and am VERY proud of. I think it offers a level of credibility as well showing that I am a professional in the industry, but again we will have to agree to disagree here.


I realize this may seem a bit petty to some, but the only "rules" I see regarding signature line is that you MUST include your name, town, and e-address. Something that is obviously wholly ignored and not enforced looking at nearly every recent post. So I do feel a bit as if I'm being singled out on an interpretation of an unclear rule, since clearly stated post requirements are being wholly ignored and not enforced. I can't help but take this as a personal afront. In the end though, Birdbrains is but one of 4 Florida lists I monitor and one of dozens nationally. 


As I'm now being asked to choose between my ability to post on Birdbrains or include the title I've worked hard for and am proud of on the signature line, I'm opting for the latter. Thanks Birdbrainers it's been a fun run, I'll miss yapping at you although I'm certain the bandwidths will benefit from the typically more succinct, "It's a (insert species)" posts that most others leave! ;p


Best wishes,


Jeff Bouton
Leica Sport Optics
Port Charlotte, FL
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