Birders One thing I know about email. When you send a message, it's gone. If you made a mistake you can't pull the message back. It's good to remind yourself that Ontbirds readers are an understanding lot that can figure their way through most mistakes. Still I know I would like to retrieve the message I sent yesterday that lacked a subject heading but it doesn't work that way. Either you have to live with it or send as second message as a retraction.... Neither option is that appealing so it is always a good idea to review your post for content before sending.
Our posting guideline which can be read at http://www.ofo.ca/information/ontbirdsguide.php and makes the following two key points 1. A subject heading with species and general location 2. Written directions with every post - Reporting birds without directions defeats the purpose of Ontbirds and probably should be reported to area compilers rather than Ontbirds. Links to maps do not always work, Ontbirds is a text only messaging system that automatically strips formatting including embeded links from a message in an attempt to make archives legible. When links do work, many readers do not know how to use them. Referring to older messages is fine if the reader has access to the older messages. That may not be the case. Keep it simple, directions with every post makes sure that all readers have useful information. -- Mark Cranford ONTBIRDS Coordinator Mississauga, Ont. [email protected] 905 279 9576 _______________________________________________ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to [email protected] For information about ONTBIRDS visit http://www.ofo.ca/
