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Kelly Irvin via pbs pbs@lists.pacificbulbsociety.net
Tue, 03 Nov 2020 11:01:41 PST
I wouldn't replace the email list, but a private group on Facebook 
would allow for better "filtering" and more potential PBS exposure, 
especially if associated with the already existing Facebook Page. If 
Facebook pulls any fast ones, who cares, there's the email list, but 
they probably won't cause any trouble for flower bulb enthusiasts, 
even vain enthusiasts, LOL. The main additional resource(s) needed 
would be admins/moderators. Some people like to double post. Others 
don't. Some will continue to use both. Some will prefer one over the 
other.

It's much easier to share photos in a Facebook group, (it could even 
be a group focused only on photo sharing) and terms and conditions can 
be such that stipulate whether or not PBS can use those photos on 
their website or otherwise for promotion. I'm not saying PBS would. 
I'm saying that would be more convenient if they did. Topics can be 
started there, and a person can "unfollow" those particular posts. On 
this list, you get everything. It could be strictly a members only 
group or like the email list. As spammers and phishing target Facebook 
groups, it might be best to require membership, which can be verified 
via required questions when one joins.

Another thought, the PBS Facebook Page might benefit from a 
"Donations" button. Any $20+ donation invokes annual subscription, 
etc., etc. Any <$20 is greatly appreciated, etc., etc. Devil's in the 
details.

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On 11/3/20 11:13 AM, Gianinatio via pbs wrote:
>   Hi Diane - again, per our personal exchanges, the sorts of conversations going on here need to be moved to a social media platform and not email.  I'd really love to be able to keep up with bulb information and a Facebook group is an ideal place for those discussion.  I'm here for people wanting to discuss bulb subject matter but not for the virtue signaling of who is better than whom and it's not realistically possible through an email forum to filter out the virtue signaling from the salient plant content without risking loss of good content from otherwise good contributors.   If you need help setting up a facebook group to replace this exchange I'm happy to assist.
>
> Thanks,John 8B
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