[wisb] Re: Disappointed in lack of posts
- From: "John Krerowicz" <dmarc-noreply@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> (Redacted sender "dedlnr@xxxxxxx" for DMARC)
- To: thahnbirder@xxxxxxxxx, mrstrass@xxxxxxx
- Date: Wed, 1 Oct 2014 21:46:12 -0400
I too believed the number of postings on WisBird had fallen off recently. I
have a Facebook account but only to check for Hoy Audubon of Kenosha/Racine
Counties FB listings. An email on WB encouraging use of WI Birding FB convinced
me to try it. I went to the web site, and clicked on a video about an owl that
apparently had flown into a house.
Its 52-second length included several "Jesus Christ" pleas and wrapped up with
a few searing pieces of profanity. That's not the best way to advertise use of
the site. And I figure this is the exception, not the rule. I'm hoping this
just slipped by the WI Birding monitors.
And yes, I do believe such language is not appropriate on a publicly-used
medium.
I plan to notify the WI Birding site about the video, too.
John Krerowicz
Kenosha
dedlnr@xxxxxxx
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From: Tim Hahn <thahnbirder@xxxxxxxxx>
To: mrstrass <mrstrass@xxxxxxx>
Cc: Wisconsin Bird Network <wisbirdn@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Wed, Oct 1, 2014 6:30 pm
Subject: [wisb] Re: Disappointed in lack of posts
Fellow Birders,
While the migration of bird reports and sightings has migrated from
Wisbirdn to Facebook to a certain extent in recent months and years, this
isn't an unprecedented phenomenon. For decades, before my time as a
birder, the state hotline and paper publications were the main resource for
birders to hear about their fellow birders' sightings. With the invention
of email and the development of Wisbirdn, people started to share sightings
in this more efficient format. This has been the main way to share birding
info for years, and is still a significant source of state wide birding
info.
In the same way, with the development of the WI Birding Facebook page, we
have adopted a new, more efficient way to share sightings. It's
conversations are more laid back and less formal, but no less valuable or
informative. I would argue they are often more valuable due to the more
conversational tone, as it allows birders of all levels to participate, ask
questions, and glean knowledge from experts. Also, photos, videos, and
event announcements are easily shared in the Facebook group, whereas in
Wisbirdn it's a bit more clumsy to share media with fellow birders through
links to other websites and so on.
So I would encourage anyone who isn't yet a member of the WI Birding
facebook page to consider joining. If you are a facebook user already, it's
really takes nothing more than clicking Join on the group page. If you're
not a Facebook user, setting up an account is quite simple, and really
doesn't involve you sharing personal information you normally feel
uncomfortable sharing. You could simply set up an account to only access
the group page, to observe and participate in the conversations taking
place. And if you're completely averse to the idea of participating in
Facebook, you can still receive the posts made on the website in email
format.
I would encourage anyone who hasn't yet done so to join the Facebook group.
It's really quite fun looking at all the photographs, watching videos, and
chatting with fellow birders in the group. It may not be for everyone, but
I think it's worth joining. I am willing to help anyone set up an account
and get accustomed to navigating the birding group. Just shoot me an email!
Cheers!
Tim Hahn
Pewaukee, WI
(Waukesha Cty)
On Wed, Oct 1, 2014 at 11:20 AM, Mary Strasser <mrstrass@xxxxxxx> wrote:
> I have learned that many longtime subscribers are no longer posting bird
> sightings to this network and are instead using Facebook. I am
> disappointed.
> It was always so nice to have Wisconsin bird sighting info coming to me
> via email with regularity. I could see at a glance daily where all the
> birds were, and then plan my field trips accordingly. This network was
> also a great source of info about issues facing birds and birders.
>
> While technological advances improve our lives on some levels, they don't
> always have the personal touch. I miss the interaction and the exchange of
> information with fellow Wisconsin birders. It is a lot more work to seek
> out birding info on Facebook rather than having it come to you in an email.
>
> Lamenting the loss of the old Wisconsin Bird Network,
> Mary Strasser in La Crosse
> La Crosse County
>
>
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