In a message dated 2/12/07 5:45:00 A.M. Pacific Standard Time, InquestGSD@xxxxxxx writes: ..why do we need a new list..I can hardly keep up with all the posts on this list..what purpose does a new list serve??? As I understand it, it is exclusion. It excludes anyone who is not a member of the GSDCA. I prefer an open List that might encourage others to join our club, if they are not members. But, some people think discussing club business in public is bad for the club. It seems to me that if what we discuss can't be said in public, we shouldn't be saying it. Anything you write, no matter where, is going to be public anyway. I know many people who are not List members that read List posts, almost as fast as they are posted, from friends who keep them informed. Rules are great, but seldom enforced. There have been many Lists started, that then fold. It takes a lot of work, and often depends on the subject. It is all I can do to read one List, but I know there are people on three or four. It is an individual thing, and the Parent Club has a private section, but does not allow for discussions on it. I am in favor of anything people enjoy, so let's see what the new List offers. Evan (http://www.asgardgsd.com/) Asgard German Shepherds http://www.asgardgsd.com/ Where Type Movement and Temperament come together ============================================================================ POST is Copyrighted 2007. 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. 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@xxxxxxxxxxxx VISIT OUR WEBSITE - www.showgsd.org ============================================================================