disappointed

[PineWarblr at aol.com]

 Lepidopterists-
 I have been a subscriber to this list for three years now. I am not a 
collector, but watch bugs (all insects), particularly moths and butterflies, 
through binoculars and with magnifying glasses. Over the years, I have 
remained on the list to learn about lepidoptera from other leps enthusiasts. 
I am now appalled with the completely unprofessional and childish responses 
to Joseph Sugar. I am surprised that a list with a variety of Ph.D's and 
professional entomologists and lepidopterists would respond in such a harsh 
way to a person who is voicing an opinion, regardless if it were not one in 
which a lot of you agree with. This is a public listserv to my knowledge. 
Anyone can find it and subscribe. There are going to be people out there who 
will join who will not agree with the general consensus. That's part of 
humanity. It was a shame that Joseph was treated the way he was. I didn't 
think that his original post was offensive, he just didn't understand why 
people collect bugs. If the responses to him would have been professional and 
educational instead of insulting and accusatory, I think everyone would have 
been much better off.
 I am now leaving this list and am delighted to have found a new bug list 
which does not tolerate such unprofessionalism and bashing of others.
 Good Leps to everyone-
  Holly C. Merker
  Downingtown, PA
  Pinewarblr at aol.com
       OR
  HCybelle at aol.com

 
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