I think that as long as it doesn't replace what we have right now on MDDC Birding it is a fine idea. From what I've seen on other birding related Facebook pages (BBC for instance) is that they are very effective in bringing people who would not otherwise be reached into the community.
Mike H.
Baltimore City
On Aug 6, 2012, at 9:27 PM, Dan Haas <nervousbirds...> wrote:
> I'd like to retract my Maryland Birding Facebook suggestion.
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> There is little need for generating bird-interest outside of our own tight-knit community. And having a free site where wisdom could be passed down from an experienced birder (for example someone like Kenn Kaufmann on the Ohio FB site) to a young, just-getting-interested birder/naturalist would do little to help me raise my state and county tick totals.
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> I'm kidding of course... sarcasm.
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> My suggestion was not meant as a replacement for this listserv, more like an expansion for Maryland-specific bird discussion.
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> Good Birding,
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> Dan Haas
> St. Margaret's, MD
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> Sent from my iPhone
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> On Aug 6, 2012, at 8:57 PM, Andy Wilson <amw1328...> wrote:
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>> Kurt, I don't think it need be a replacement at all. PA has a list serve and a PA Birders FaceBook page, they serve different purposes. I've not heard of complaints about these complementary forums from anyone "north of the border".
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>> Cheers
>> Andy Wilson
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>> On Aug 6, 2012, at 8:51 PM, Kurt Schwarz <krschwa1...> wrote:
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>>> Frankly, I find the very concept of Facebook a huge waste of time. I have enough accounts, passwords, etc. to keep me busy. I would oppose moving our discussions to Facebook, but I guess that I'm probably in the minority, and will have to risk missing some sightings. You all clamored for a more accessible listserve/whatever, and got it. But I guess that's not enough. There are already multiple websites and such consuming your data, just add another leach to your data. Count me out.
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>>> Kurt Schwarz
>>> Ellicott City
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