I have several elderly friends, and not so elderly friends, who have an e-mail address, but, are "computer challenged" and rarely go on-line. They are members of the List, but, don't read it. I am sure that more than 10 of our total membership are not readily available, nor capable, of using the internet for updates, etc. They depend on the Review and here-say. Period. Just because 10 opted out, doesn't mean that many others wouldn't, if they understood what it all means!! How did those 10 opt out; by e-mail or by direct mail or phone??? 1% is too many to disenfranchise, IMHO Paula, 32 days and counting Home of BIS, BISS, Multi-Group Winning, AKC JAM/AOE, International & American Champion, Bronze Grand Champion Asgard Harley Davidson v Plamark, HT, PT, CGC, TC, HIC, OFA CHIC #64047 (Hips, Elbows, Cardiac, & Thyroid), 1st male German Shepherd Dog Grand Champion, Lifetime #1 GSD in California & Michigan (AKC Stats as of 8/20/11), 2011 Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show Invitee. ---------- Original Message ---------- From: "Pam Stoesser" <pkstoesser@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> Subject: Re: FULL Communication. Date: Thu, 25 Aug 2011 13:24:54 -0500 If you were guessing (this is a trick question because I know the answer), how many GSDCA members - or what percent of the members - do NOT have an email address - or at least one they have shared with the GSDCA? I will tell you that there are fewer than 10 members that have opted out of the Constant Contact GSDCA emails. Pam ============================================================================ POST is Copyrighted 2011. All material remains the property of the original author and of GSD Communication, Inc. NO REPRODUCTIONS or FORWARDS of any kind are permitted without prior permission of the original author AND of the Showgsd-l Management. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. Each Author is responsible for the content of his/her post. This group and its administrators are not responsible for the comments or opinions expressed in any post. ALL PERSONS ARE ON NOTICE THAT THE FORWARDING, REPRODUCTION OR USE IN ANY MANNER OF ANY MATERIAL WHICH APPEARS ON SHOWGSD-L WITHOUT THE EXPRESS PERMISSION OF ALL PARTIES TO THE POST AND THE LIST MANAGEMENT IS EXPRESSLY FORBIDDEN, AND IS A VIOLATION OF LAW. VIOLATORS OF THIS PROHIBITION WILL BE PROSECUTED. For assistance, please contact the List Management at admin@xxxxxxxxxxx VISIT OUR WEBSITE - http://showgsd.org SUBSCRIPTION:http://showgsd.org/mail.html NATIONAL BLOG - http://gsdnational.blogspot.com/ ============================================================================