Genetics Forum

[george simon]

Hi I feel the need to speak up. I believe that a GENETICS FORUM is needed as I look over the list of forums I see three that could be combined into two. These three are #1 BIRDS FOR SALE OR ADOPTION #2ADOPTION FORUM FOR PIGEONS and #3 BIRDS WANTED & FOR SALE.As I see if two of these were combined this would open up a slot for a genetics forum. I also feel that many of our members have the need to know more about genetics in order to better understand our birds THE PIGEON.I would like to hear how the members feel on this. I also feel that the placement of this forum should be between the SHOWBIRD FORUM and the RACING PIGEON FORUM .GEORGE

[John_D]

With respect, George, there is a Genetics section within the social groups. Is there any good reason why that cannot fill the requirement?

John

[AZWhitefeather]

The BIRDS FOR SALE OR ADOPTION forum is actually in the Other Birds section, which doesn't pertain to pigeons.

The two that do pertain to pigeons in the Pigeon Daily section, ADOPTION FORUM FOR PIGEONS and BIRDS WANTED & FOR SALE, I don't think should be combined as they deal with two entirely different situations.

Cindy

[george simon]

Originally Posted by John_D

With respect, George, there is a Genetics section within the social groups. Is there any good reason why that cannot fill the requirement?

John

HI JOHN, I belong to that group and realy its not as good as it may seem. you never know if anyone else is there as they may well be on the main site and not get on to the group for days.It seems like a bunch of emails and not like a forum. .GEORGE

[MaryOfExeter]

I agree that it would be nice if there was an actual forum in PT for genetics. It would be more noticable to newcomers than the social groups, and probably a bit easier to use. I'm not saying one thing or another should be combined to make room, it's just it would be nice if we had a genetic forum, that's all. Until then, I'm perfectly happy with that we have.

[Margarret]

John,

I agree with George, there should be a forum, rather than a social group for Genetics.

As to a good reason, the forum posts show up in today's posts, the social groups do not. I feel there are many people who would want to either see pictures or read about genetic topics they would come across in the today's posts that they, otherwise, would not see. The social group format for this topic severely limits access to the broad membership IMO.

In general, I feel the social groups are a poor substitute for what had been
an open and highly interactive community. By using them you are creating little exclusive islands. Much of the fun and information that was part of Pigeon talk has been shunted off to a members only format excluding the rest of the membership unless they join specific social group. And in the case of invitation only groups, these really shun the rest of the membership.
Maybe I'm just sour grapes because I haven't been invited to join the nosey members , but in actuality I'm sad that their fun is no longer available to the rest of the membership.

Margaret

Originally Posted by John_D

With respect, George, there is a Genetics section within the social groups. Is there any good reason why that cannot fill the requirement?

John

[TheSnipes]

Funny, I was thinking the same thing. Social groups make sense for..social things (NMB comes to mind ) but for a subject like genetics, an important and widely interesting subject...a forum category makes more sense (to me).

Originally Posted by Margarret

John,

I agree with George, there should be a forum, rather than a social group for Genetics.

As to a good reason, the forum posts show up in today's posts, the social groups do not. I feel there are many people who would want to either see pictures or read about genetic topics they would come across in the today's posts that they, otherwise, would not see. The social group format for this topic severely limits access to the broad membership IMO.

In general, I feel the social groups are a poor substitute for what had been
an open and highly interactive community. By using them you are creating little exclusive islands. Much of the fun and information that was part of Pigeon talk has been shunted off to a members only format excluding the rest of the membership unless they join specific social group. And in the case of invitation only groups, these really shun the rest of the membership.
Maybe I'm just sour grapes because I haven't been invited to join the nosey members , but in actuality I'm sad that their fun is no longer available to the rest of the membership.

Margaret

[Grim]

Originally Posted by AZWhitefeather

The BIRDS FOR SALE OR ADOPTION forum is actually in the Other Birds section, which doesn't pertain to pigeons.

All I see in that other bird section forum on the adoption link is for pigeons. It should be combined IMO. I don't see anything but pigeons being offered.

[TheSnipes]

Originally Posted by Grim

All I see in that other bird section forum on the adoption link is for pigeons. It should be combined IMO. I don't see anything but pigeons being offered.

i guess people haven't been paying attention to where they post things. I think having a sep. adoption forum for 'other' birds is a useful thing...provided people notice that's what it's for, of course

[mr squeaks]

Originally Posted by Margarret

John,

I agree with George, there should be a forum, rather than a social group for Genetics.

As to a good reason, the forum posts show up in today's posts, the social groups do not. I feel there are many people who would want to either see pictures or read about genetic topics they would come across in the today's posts that they, otherwise, would not see. The social group format for this topic severely limits access to the broad membership IMO.

In general, I feel the social groups are a poor substitute for what had been
an open and highly interactive community. By using them you are creating little exclusive islands. Much of the fun and information that was part of Pigeon talk has been shunted off to a members only format excluding the rest of the membership unless they join specific social group. And in the case of invitation only groups, these really shun the rest of the membership.
Maybe I'm just sour grapes because I haven't been invited to join the nosey members , but in actuality I'm sad that their fun is no longer available to the rest of the membership.

Margaret

WHAAT???!!!

As President of the NMB, Margaret, you ARE OFFICIALLY a Nosey Member!!

I have not sent any invitations because I don't believe in the "social segregation" of these social groups either.

We Noseys are ALWAYS around and ANYONE who has an avid curiosity and isn't afraid to ask questions and stick their nose into other member's posts are more than welcome! I have a list from the past but many of the members are no longer posting. Some are shy and will not openly declare their noseyness, but they are NOSEYS nonetheless...

Your President (at least I THINK I still am!) has spoken...

Shi

[Charis]

Shi...yes you are!

George...why don't you take a poll.

[mr squeaks]

[quote=Charis;287443]Shi...yes you are!

George...why don't you take a poll.[/QUOTE]

I also have my list that I can post eliminating those who have been gone for a significant amount of time.

BTW, I JUST went in to the NMB social group. Never knew those messages were there! Whoopee! Still disagree with a "closed" group type of thing.

And, NOW that Margaret is an official Nosey, I have no idea how to add her to the rest of the group. Might as well, as long as it's there AND anyone else who wants to be "official"...at least for now...

Shi

[Charis]

I think she can add herself. It's public group.

[jbangelfish]

As someone suggested. Seems like a good idea as many questions on genetics do arise.

Bill

[Maggie-NC]

LOL, Margaret, I thought you were a member already.

Our esteemed President will take care of that!