Howdy all, I'll start by saying I have tried to abide by the MOU'S wishes for this list serve, and feel we are off topic again. I do know how to use the delete key, and have many times recently. It's been a long cold winter. This is NOT... a personal attack on any one individual. The talk of King Rails etc, Sandy Komito and Duck stamps are again, off topic for this list serve. I could give you my opinion on hunting, Falconry or that every hunter should be an Audubon member or contribute to this or that, blah blah blah.
Also note that I do try to contribute with my sightings when applicable, not just to arguments. Flame me personally at avoce...@charter.net or openly if that's how you choose. Please read the attached from the MOU website.. Blaine Seeliger avoce...@charter.net Dakota Co 612-414-0214 MOU Sponsored E-mail Listservices Introduction Welcome to the MOU-Net mailing list FAQ. MOU-Net is an electronic mailing list made available to all persons interested in the birds of Minnesota. It is a place where birders can share their notable sightings with other interested people. MOU-Net is not meant to be a mailing list for posting every sighting; rather, look here for posts of observations that contribute to the understanding of the birds in the state. This includes sightings of birds that are unusual, in an unusual location or out of season, or present in significantly higher numbers than normally expected. < CLIP > MOU-Net is also a place where you can ask questions or make observations regarding the identification, behavior, and natural history of birds in Minnesota. Finally, it is available for conducting or reporting on the business of the MOU and its affiliated clubs. These postings might include announcements of planned activities (such as a field trip) or simply be notices of upcoming meetings. < CLIP > Please limit your posts to the areas described above. If this list loses its focus, then it also loses its value. There are other mailing lists available for people interested in other issues. Of course, different people have different views as to what constitutes a "notable" sighting. Ultimately, you are the only person who can judge what is important to you, and your decision to post a sighting or question here will be respected. This is an open mailing list. Unless noted otherwise, messages are posted here by individuals, not by the MOU as an organization. No effort is made to review messages prior to their dissemination to subscribers. There is no guarantee of the accuracy of any message. Messages must be courteous and respectful of others. People who flagrantly or repeatedly abuse this expectation could see their posting privileges revoked, either temporarily or permanently. Presumably this action will never be required.