| Re: Your Views
Thank you to all of you for your views
Some appear to make the issue more complicated than its is
The query related to posting links in messages to external web sites and reference material
Why is this necessary (in my opinion)?
Because
1. It keeps messages short
2. Provides where relevant vouchered and identified botanical specimens for comparision allowing the poster more time to focus on the message
3. Allows Choice If you do not wish to click on an external link then you do not have to do so
4. Provides educational material as a matter of choice to those who wish to obtain it
I received a number of emails from 3 individuals whom I am unsure if they are moderators or not that referred to "spam"
The links where directly relevant to the plants in question, I also have done some Beetle IDs of forum for people who have asked me to do that quite happy to give me time and knowledge . This necessitated putting a link on the Insect Site . Indeed the recent link on the to the Mic Scape Site dealt with a published article on butterflies which would serve many folk well who do not have the brass to buy expensive fields guides
The link was deleted - something you might expect , with respect in China or Pre War Germany. It is rather like having a wildlife text book and saying you can use it but dont read page 67 123 and 55 etc
I found Wild About Britain has limitted reference articles . What I do see is a captive market for advertising. I find it odd that book recommendations can be made and on line providers linked when something as simple as a link directly related to the thread is deleted
In the Charity we operate we believe strongly no one should make commercial gain from wildlife and creatures of this earth and where apropriate we take sponsorship most seriously
We also ensure in so far as possible all our wildlife material is put together withe the help and advise of experts , it is therefore a definitive wildlife resource in so far as we can possibly make it. It is most unfair to decry the many hours of volunteers who have contributed as anything less than that
From what I can see each Forum is a separtate section and therefore as I understand requires a posting on it to be made
I have noted WAB is a charity I would like very much the articles of association displayed on the site so people may have a clearer understanding about where WAB stands on issues of conservation , wild life protection etc In addition agendas and minutes if kept
I am sorry the post is so serious in Nature but I do think these points are worth addressing. Forums mean what they say - everyone should be involved . If people do not wish to reply to your thread or look at your link then they wont .
Some appear to think that I am annoyed not so - the UK Wildlife Portal has an anual user number of about 14,000 user log ons because people have chosen to use it - Including the educational section for the schools - given freely to all
I hope this helps you understand my concerns I certainly am not having "a go" at anyone but in balance I would feel most uncomfortable replying to a thread for example on a Hybrid where comparisions of variety could be seen on two site links offering good species or image examples
I would therefore feel it inappropraite to continue to make postings on WAB given the view to restrictions referred to and will exit the group - it is rather sad that the enthusiastic folk who appear post will be denied skill , knowledge and likewise the capacity to learn from each other
But I wish you all Happy Hunting and Good Weather
Colin D
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