Unfortunately, the words expressed by critics on social media (and I am now including this venue) are not chosen carefully or expressed moderately, and this inevitably causes pain, which is suffered unseen. It is not ok to write things one would not say in person - and in front of a large audience. Like the member who publicly unsubscribed, I have found it difficult to read such angry vehemence on a platform created to share a love of nature. Of course it is legitimate to call for more attention to refreshing the composition of the board or more professional management of new people who volunteer. But it is too easy (and transparent) to justify bitter and humiliating attacks by labelling them as constructive or passionate. Those who speak with moderation are constructive; those who volunteer hour after hour are passionate. Thank you to both. Linda Press Wulf in the Berkeley hills of Northern California P.S. I appreciate the bulbs I received from members via Bridget Wosczyna and the efficient list with circled numbers that she has recently instituted (and the hard work of Luminita Vollmer in the past). And also the helpful article on growing from seed that Robin Hansen contributed to *The Bulb Garden. *The patience of Arnold Trachtenberg when I pay for membership and bulbs. The deep knowledge of Jane McGary and the generosity of Mary Sue Ittner. The enthusiasm of the member who lives in sunny Portugal. I've left out quite a few but I appreciate the others whose names come up again and again as steadfast volunteers of help to those of us who are largely silent.) _______________________________________________ pbs mailing list pbs@lists.pacificbulbsociety.net http://lists.pacificbulbsociety.net/cgi-bin/… Unsubscribe: <mailto:pbs-unsubscribe@lists.pacificbulbsociety.net> PBS Forum https://…