Unfortunately the problem is so pervasive that it would be a good idea to
have a few versions and send it every 4 - 6 months or so until the message
gets through. Perhaps a vocal minority can make a significant effect if
they have "right" on their side ( perhaps even if they don't as in the
recent "euthanasia" debate over here) ;-)
Bruce
Bruce Hansen, ANGFA
Check out our web site a http://www.angfa.org
Remember, "When in doubt, leave it out!"
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> From: jazep at www.peter.unmack.net
> To: rainbowfish at pcug.org.au
> Subject: Re: [RML] New Topic
> Date: Tuesday, 1 April 1997 2:50
>
> Mike, Bruce, and Chris
>
> Yes, Bruce, the trade does have a couple of publications that go out, and
> we also have a branch of PIJAC here. That is a very good idea, and I
would
> like to take this time to suggest that all of us on this list that are in
> the business, or who happen to write articles for the "big" pubs anyhow,
> begin writing articles/letters to the editor(s) of these publications
(and
> even the hobby ones, really). It would probably also be a good idea to
> list the RML, the various Sahul fishes groups, and some of the better
> websites as sources of up-to-date info in those articles/letters so that
> the dealers would have a place to go for more info.
>
> I shall start on my letter as soon as time permits. I get one of those
> trade pubs at work, so I will start w/ that one. :) Lets make this
another
> "official" group project, and try to keep one another updated on our
> progress??
>
> Julie <><
>
> ________________________________________________________________________
>
> On Mon, 31 Mar 1997, Bruce Hansen wrote:
>
> > Hey mike,
> >
> > We just have to keep chipping away at them and using everything we can
to
> > make them see that it will be better in the long run if they stick to
> > quality. It costs just as much to feed a bad fish as a good one.
> >
> > Does the trade have a publication that goes out to members like retail
> > shops etc like PIJAC does here? Perhaps you could write a small appeal
for
> > quality and purity - if complaints affect sales then perhaps thre
> > wholesalers may get the point after all !
> >
> > Cheers
> >
> > Bruce
> >
> > Bruce Hansen, ANGFA
> > Check out our web site a http://www.angfa.org
> > Remember, "When in doubt, leave it out!"
> >
> > ----------
> > > From: Mike Adams <mfadam1 at pop.uky.edu>
> > > To: rainbowfish at pcug.org.au
> > > Subject: Re: [RML] New Topic
> > > Date: Monday, 31 March 1997 8:32
> > >
> > >
> > > The sad thing is a large wholesaler isn't going to give a flip if I
call
> > > them on it.
> > >
> >
> >
>