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Re: Listserve bird postings
From:
Randy Rowe <[log in to unmask]>
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Randy Rowe <[log in to unmask]>
Date:
Sat, 6 May 2017 10:11:45 -0400
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I appreciate all these pleas to post to the listserve. That's where I look
and occasionally post. It is most helpful. I too am not on Facebook for
lots of reasons. The listserve is so easy and no problems. Randy Rowe,
Wooster

On Sat, May 6, 2017 at 10:01 AM, Peggy Wang <
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> Thought I would add my 2 cents on the decline of postings to the listserve
> vs other platforms (BTW, not unique to OH birds).
>
> I'm a longtime birder & computer savvy but I still rely almost exclusively
> on the listserve for bird sightings & location information especially when
> I move or visit a new area.
>
> Personally, I do not like Facebook for many reasons particularly the
> endless ads & personal tracking. I also don't have the patience to follow
> multiple FB pages. I also have never warmed to ebird, still finding it
> cumbersome.
>
> Thus, I add my fervent request that birders who post to these other
> platforms, cc the listserve for old-fashioned fogies such as myself. I
> really appreciate the birders who post their sightings to the list. They
> are also so helpful when contacted off list for details.
>
> Thx,
>
> Peggy Wang
> Hudson
>
> PS: pls no emails scolding me for not utilizing other platforms (yes that
> has happened!). If u r happy with other platforms, that's great--I'm just
> requesting u also post to the list.
>
>
> Sent from my iPhone
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