Personally, I think another separate mailing list will only serve to
fragment the gerbil community further. Speaking only for myself, I think
some of the topics listed as belonging on a social list have and have had a
place here on the good 'ol GML. I have been a member of this list for well
over 2 years, having signed off for one week during that whole time.
There was what I thought was a good thread maybe a year ago about gerbil
stories and funny antics that I really enjoyed reading.
I also think it's perfectly reasonable to post death announcements,
especially in the context of "I have no idea why this happened". It's just
the sympathetic responses that should be sent privately.
I don't think the goal should be to regulate what is discussed and where-
if this is so, there should be a list for breeders, a list for genetics, a
list for medical emergencies, a list for people selling gerbils/looking for
gerbils, a general chat list, and it could go on and on.
I think instead the goal should be to modify and to educate people on how
to post and respond to posts in the most effective, list-friendly way
possible- all right here on the GML.
Jill
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> From: Deb Rebel <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> Subject: Social mailing list for gerbil mailing list members
> Date: Saturday, July 29, 2000 2:17 PM
>
> I have started a list with Listbot; called SocialGML.... everyone
> on this forum is invited to sign up with it. I did this to remove
> some of the more social aspects that this forum; which was
> intended for asking questions about gerbil care and that
> sort; and help everyone stay within the GML charter.
>
> This list IS for:
>
> *New website announcements
> *Pictures
> *Updates on clans
> *Naming advice
> *Cute stories and anectdotes
> *Bragging
> *Announcements about litters and updates that
> aren't direct announcements to the Pup Count....
> *I lost my little one and condolences
> *Fun websites that are gerbil related (like the 'gerbil slave' bit...)
> *Stories, poetry, and everything else.
>
> I love my little ones as much as anyone on the GML;
> and rather than have us all see-saw back and forth;
> here is one way of having the best of all worlds.
>
> The info gathered to join the list is very minimal; I
> don't ask for addresses or phone #'s, just a question
> about what country you are in, your age, gender,
> and name. :)
>
> I hope this will soothe things elsewhere, and get the
> GML back on track
>
> Debra Rebel
> Rebel's Rodent Ranch
>
> Sign up at [EMAIL PROTECTED]
>
> [Watch for the Gerbil Rideshare Project; being held up
> until I hear from Greyhound [Monday or Tuesday] who
> has been receptive to shipping live animals! ]
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