This thread is now locked!
First of all the DOWN UNDER BEEKEEPING forum was established to specifically discuss seasonal beekeeping for our Australia/New Zealand members since they are seasonally offset by 6 months with out USA members. If the topic is not beekeeping related, it belongs in the COFFEE HOUSE.
Secondly, this post was originally from 2009 and was recently revived and has since gotten out of hand. Once again I refer everyone to the forum By Laws, specifically:
RULE 2) BE KIND and INTERACT, NOT REACT. AGREE TO DISAGREE EVEN IF ATTACKED BY ANOTHER MEMBER - WE WILL HANDLE THE OTHER MEMBER.
If you don't agree with someone's view, EXPRESS your views rather than tear down theirs. You have the option on EVERY POST to report that post to Moderators, use this to quickly make us aware of a possible problem, we will take it from there.
Be kind to other members, do not put them down, bait them into fighting or do anything to create a fight whether in open forum or private messaging. Trashing another member will surely lead you toward the banishment door quickly. New members are expected to abide by the same rules as seasoned members. We believe that Ignorance of a rule is NO excuse to break it you are expected to read the bylaws and strictly abide by them.
This is the 2nd time in a few weeks I have had to make this reminder after years of no issues. This will be the last friendly reminder. If this continues, members will get official warnings and potentially temporary or permanent ban.