[Tweeters] Tweeters Guidelines Question

[Hal Opperman]

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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