Hello Preston, When I emailed you privately in response to the email you addressed to me from this list I forgot to address this issue. Sorry my mistake. If I remember correctly the subject that was addressed on the list and then stopped was the pros and cons for changing the name of Barbado. Members of this list were giving their views of what and why the name Barbado needed to be changed. I do not remember anything about not discussing to making sure members on the list understand that there are 2 breeds the Barbados Blackbelly and the Barbado. If I am correct everyone on the list has stopped talking about changing the name including myself. The email that you are addressing dealing with my actions was making sure people are aware of the correct names of the 2 different breeds. I am not doing this to pick on anyone or the fun of correcting members of the list. I am just trying to educate them as I was educated so when members sell, buy and/or trade these wonderful breeds that no one will be misrepresented.
I hope this is clear so everyone will understand the difference of what you are questioning my actions on this list. Since you are a member of BBSAI you should have received a ballot that addressed the members to vote on whether or not to change the name of Barbado for the association. If you did not receive a ballot please contact me or any Board member to assure you are able to vote. Again sorry I forgot to respond to you about this issue. James Harper Virginia Regional Director and BBSAI Newsletter Editor Blackbelly Barbados Sheep Association International (804) 732-2626 [EMAIL PROTECTED] -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, July 28, 2004 6:12 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [blackbelly] Re: list etiquette Greetings Ms. Elkins, You could at least get my name right. My given name is Preston. My family name is Buck. You accuse me of verbal abuse? I didn't insult Mr. Harper's intelligence, parentage, upbringing nor all him any names or use any profanity. A strongly worded argument, but not abuse. I also got his name correct. However, I detect a bit of a double standard here. In a previous post in today's digest, you wrote 'Breeders MUST understand that if they have horned ewes or rams, they do NOT own Barbados Blackbelly sheep.' After you conducted you informal poll about polled vs. horned genetics, you said the subject was closed. Yet, Mr. Harper repeatedly makes the same claim as you, and you never publicly asked him to stop. Perhaps you don't want passionate arguments and lively debates about the issue? Anyway, go ahead and ban me if you like. It's your list. TTFN Preston Buck Message: 9 Date: Tue, 27 Jul 2004 23:17:29 -0600 To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] From: "Carol J. Elkins" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [blackbelly] list etiquette Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Mr. Preston, I will respond privately to you off list. But as a way of apologizing to the other subscribers for your conduct, I must inform you that you are completely out of line and any further emails that use this inflammatory tone will cause me to immediately remove you from the list. Since 2000, this list has managed to have great discussions among people who clearly disagree with each other, and not once have we been exposed to such a tirade of verbal abuse as contained in your email. We respect each other, Mr. Preston, and we don't always have to agree. I would be happy to debate some of the issues you raise, but not until you demonstrate an ability to communicate without malice. This is the only warning you will receive. If you wish to complain, please address your email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] and not to the list. Carol Elkins List Owner =============================================== This message is from the Barbados Blackbelly Sheep mailing list (http://www.awrittenword.com/listserv/index.html). To respond to this message, send e-mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] To unsubscribe or change your membership options, go to http://lists.coyotenet.net/mailman/listinfo/blackbelly To search the archives, go to http://www.mail-archive.com/[EMAIL PROTECTED]/ =============================================== This message is from the Barbados Blackbelly Sheep mailing list (http://www.awrittenword.com/listserv/index.html). To respond to this message, send e-mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] To unsubscribe or change your membership options, go to http://lists.coyotenet.net/mailman/listinfo/blackbelly To search the archives, go to http://www.mail-archive.com/[EMAIL PROTECTED]/
