NYSbirds-L – Information and Rules
NYSbirds-L is an email list (the List)
focused on the discussion of birds and birding in and around
The primary
purpose of the List is to disseminate information about wild bird sightings in
and around
Questions
and limited discussion on topics such as bird behavior, identification,
conservation, and distribution, especially as these subjects relate to wild
birds in and around New York State, are welcomed and encouraged. The List is
not for the discussion of pet birds.
Ultimately,
the determination of what is and is not appropriate to discuss on the List, and
when a discussion should end, will be made by the Listowner.
Subscription and Settings
For details
on subscribing to or unsubscribing from the List, visit the following welcome
and configuration page:
NYSbirds-L
– Welcome and Basics
For
specific details on subscription configuration and customization, please visit
the following page:
NYSbirds-L – Subscribe, Configuration and Leave
Archives
Cornell
University does not currently host an archive of the List.
Instead, an
extensive archive of postings to the List is made available at The
Mail Archive.
A slightly
less extensive archive of the most recent postings to the List is available at Surfbirds.
A much more
limited temporary archive of the most recent postings to the List is available
at Jack Siler’s BirdingOnThe.Net.
Questions, Concerns or
Comments
All
questions, concerns or comments about the List, must be directed to the current
Listowner, Chris Tessaglia-Hymes, at cth4@cornell.edu.
Please do
not post any List-related or subscriber-related issues directly to the List. It
is imperative that these be directed to the Listowner,
in order to keep the List orderly and flowing smoothly.
If there
are any questions specifically about the functioning of the Cornell Information
Technologies (
Disclaimer
Messages and opinions expressed on the List are those of the author and are not
necessarily the opinions of
Individual subscription to the List is considered a privilege and may be
revoked for non-compliant behavior or posting practices as set forth in the
Rules. Except in extreme cases, removal from the List will not take place
without the subscriber being given at least one warning.
The Listowner and/or
List
Rules
We’re all
here for the same reason – we like birds and birding. The subscribers of the
List are a very diverse group. There will be varying levels of postings; expect
anything from lengthy dry lists, long detailed trip reports, and one line
sighting updates, to basic behavioral observations and joy expressed from a
sighting. Please be respectful of each other. Treat your fellow birder as you
would like to be treated yourself.
Attachments are prohibited on the List. This
includes accidental attachments, intentionally forwarded or directly sent
attachments, as well as virtual business cards or VCards.
Attachments can bog down the List server, which may result in significant
delays in message distribution. Attachments can also serve as a mode for
spreading infectious computer viruses.
Commercial, Religious, or
Politically Charged Messages as well as any inappropriate or offensive material are
prohibited on the List.
Personal or Private
Messages should not
be sent to the List. Know your destination address before sending out an email.
Replies to Questions posed on the List should only be
posted to the List if their content is pertinent or important to all
subscribers. If a subscriber requests information from other subscribers
that is not pertinent to the function of the List, and if it is asked of
replies to go to the original requestor, do not send those replies to the List.
The subscriber who originally posed the question may later compile and post a
single email summarizing those replies, as long as they are appropriate to the
function of the List.
Flaming or Offensive
Messages will not
be tolerated. This means that offensive or inconsiderate replies or posts
to the List may result in immediate suspension, and possibly removal, from the
List. The Listowner only has limited control over
what is posted to the List and how subscribers are using the List.
Pet Birds or Falconry is not to be discussed except as
far as these topics directly relate to wild birds or birding in and around
“I Agree, Too!” – The List may expose issues which
subscribers may or may not agree with. Subscribers must refrain from posting on
that same issue unless they have further insight or information to add to the
discussion. A reply of "I agree, too!" must go to the sender of the
message, not to the List.
The Delete Key – If a particular aspect of a
posting or repeated postings is bothersome to a subscriber, the subscriber
should use the delete key, first. If certain postings continue to bother a
subscriber, please contact the Listowner.
Location, location,
location – Because NYSbirds-L has a very wide subscribership, with persons
contributing bird sightings from across an enormous region (54,475 square
miles, to be exact!), it is of the utmost importance and courtesy to include
the location of your sighting relative to the nearest city or town. Not
everyone on the List will know where your local park or birding locality is,
relative to all of
Thanks for
remaining cognizant of the basic rules of the List and good birding!
Sincerely,
Chris T-H
Listowner, NYSbirds-L
Christopher T. Tessaglia-Hymes
cth4@cornell.edu