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> 1. Times change and it is time to close the Listserv (Carol Elkins)
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> Date: Wed, 20 Sep 2017 17:19:49 -0600
> From: Carol Elkins
> To: blackbelly@lists.blackbellysheep.info
> Subject: [Blackbelly] Times change and it is time to close the
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> Dear Listserv members,
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> The Blackbelly Listserv was first created in 2001, and it has served
> a vital role in helping stabilize both the Barbados Blackbelly and
> American Blackbelly sheep breeds. It has provided a meeting place for
> a friendly community of breeders to discuss problems, answer
> questions, and generally provide support to each other.
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> Messages have decreased considerably during the last two years,
> largely due to newer social media tools such as Facebook that can
> better serve member needs. This is as it should be---after all, this
> Listserv was born because in 2001 the only resource available to
> breeders was a clunky bulletin board.
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> It is time to move on, so I will be shutting the Blackbelly Listserv
> down on October 1, 2017. You will always be able to search the
> group's archives at
> https://www.mail-archive.com/blackbelly@lists.blackbellysheep.info/
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> It has been a privilege working with the oldtimers who have
> contributed their time by responding to list messages and the newbies
> who were courageous enough to ask questions. It has been a joy
> working with such a great group of friendly and helpful people. We
> have never had a serious disagreement; no one has ever been flamed or
> gotten out of line. What a great group of people you are!
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> So my heartfelt thank you to each of the 265 current members in this
> list. I wish you continued success with your blackbelly sheep. There
> is no more beautiful sheep in this world than a blackbelly
> sheep--regardless of which blackbelly breed it is.
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> Carol Elkins
> List owner
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