[Tweeters] Tweeters Guidelines Question

[rjayrabin]

Thanks, Hal. Much appreciated.

On Wed, Jul 19, 2023 at 10:59 AM Hal Opperman <hal at catharus.net> wrote:


> Hi Ron (with copy to Tweeters list),

>

> Thanks for raising the question. Here is the somewhat nuanced policy that

> addresses it, excerpted from the Tweeters Guidelines:

>

> “Offers of for-fee services (such as guiding) are not allowed. Nor is

> commercial advertising of products (as distinguished from product

> endorsement). It is fine to post “I prefer such-and-such model of

> binocular,” or “I want to tell you about a great new book,” but it is not

> appropriate to say “...and you can buy it at ABC Camera [or XYZ Books].”

> Notices are permissible for availability of individual items such as

> birding gear and books for member-to-member sale, but negotiations should

> be conducted off-list. Announcements from not-for-profits about a new

> publication, or service, or event, are welcome.”

>

> The situation you describe does come up with some regularity, and this

> occasion offers the opportunity to share the guidelines here as a reminder

> to the list as a whole.

>

> Best,

>

> Hal Opperman

> Tweeters List Administrator (with Elaine Chuang)

>

>

>

> > On Jul 19, 2023, at 8:17 AM, rjayrabin <rjayrabin at gmail.com> wrote:

> >

> > Good day. I can't seem to find or remember guidelines regarding whether

> or not I can let folks on the listserv know I have something to sell that

> is birding-related. Please advise.

> > Thanks,

> > Ron

> >

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> > Ron Rabin

> > Bellevue

> >

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