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From: john@starfire.UUCP (John Lind)
Newsgroups: alt.aquaria,news.groups
Subject: Re: ****   Call for Discussion  --  Creation of Sci.Aquaria   ****
Summary: yes for "rec.aquaria"
Message-ID: <551@starfire.UUCP>
Date: 9 Oct 89 20:00:15 GMT
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Organization: Starfire Consultings Services, Mpls., MN
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I am very much in favor of going mainstream.  I agree with the arguments
against "rec.pets.whatever".  I also agree that "sci.aquaria" is at least
somewhat inappropriate.  Therefore, I vote "yes" for "rec.aquaria".

I do not keep my aquariums because of scientific curiosity, nor does anyone
pay me to do research.  Neither the direct work nor the hours reading benefit
my vocation.  I find it relaxing and enjoyable to watch my fish.  That sounds
suspiciously like recreation to me.

I will also admit that fish are sold at "pet stores" along with birds,
dogs, cats, etc., so I wouldn't balk at posting to "rec.pets.aq*".  I would
think twice, however, before posting to "sci.aq*".
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	       John Lind, Starfire Consulting Services
E-mail: john@starfire.UUCP       USnail:   PO Box 13001, Mpls MN  55414