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09-01-2004, 09:03 PM
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RGO going down the drain?
I doubt RGO "is going down the drain" although there are several other
orchid groups to which people subscribe these days. Unlike some of the other groups, RGO does not solicit money for the sake of staying alive eventhough there is nothing wrong with finance drives. In the years that I have been on this forum, I have meet so many wonderful people, learned so much about orchids, asked many questions, answered many questions, and truly enjoy the group. I am most certain that RGO has an abundance of silent subscribers -- those who are reluctant to ask questions but read all of the posts. Time is often a valuable commodity, and I am most certain that many folks peruse the newgroups as they do a newspaper, reading the subject line and then perhaps reading just the posts that pertain to the individual. I doubt that people are losing interest in orchids and RGO. The AOS article, "Orchid Popularity Still “GROWING” In U.S. http://www.orchidweb.org/ tells us "Orchids are second behind poinsettias, which experienced a three percent decrease with $247 million in sales. . ." This is to say that there is an ever increasing potential audience out there for RGO. .. . . Pam Everything Orchid Management System http://www.pe.net/~profpam/page3.html --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Diana Kulaga wrote: Me too, Ray. I enjoy this group, and all in it. Diana "Ray" wrote in message ... I won't claim a headache, but as far as I'm concerned, if it's still around, I'll be here. -- Ray Barkalow - First Rays Orchids - www.firstrays.com Plants, Supplies, Books, Artwork, and Lots of Free Info! . . . . . . . . . . . "Wendy" wrote in message news:CoNKb.18756$7D3.9790@fed1read02... Is it just me or does anyone else get a headache studying all that data? Has anyone clicked on the "Profile" ? It displays all the news groups you have looked at or joined? There are a couple under my addy that I know I have not joined? Weird, no wonder I am getting so much spam. -- Cheers Wendy Remove PETERPAN for email reply "J Fortuna" wrote in message ... Wendy, You will have to post more in order to retain this status though. If you look at just the last quarter's posts instead of the entire year, Wendy has lost some ground: whole year in rgo: 1 2 3 4 "Ray @ First Rays Orchids" last quarter only in rgo: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 So as you can see, you will have to post more Wendy :-) Joanna "Wendy" wrote in message news:PwCKb.17980$7D3.9020@fed1read02... Ahhh! Gosh! blush Thanks Reka. Who d'thunk? If this is true, it's only because of my Plantar fasciitis sp? I rest at my computer after taking photos & also have done more reading in the last 10 years than in my whole life! I am off to check out your urls & 3 cheers for Mark Twain! *g* -- Cheers Wendy Remove PETERPAN for email reply "Reka" wrote in message ... P.S. Wendy is the most prolific poster if you combine both groups, taking first place in ABPO and second in RGO! Wo-o-o-o, Wendy! -- Reka I don't give a damn for a man that can only spell a word one way. Mark Twain (1835 - 1910) http://www.rolbox.it/hukari/index.html "Reka" schrieb im Newsbeitrag news 
Got this site from another NG. Apparently, we are losingground. In a few years, no one will be posting here but us old-timers... ;-) http://netscan.research.microsoft.co...mespan=y&searc hfor=rec.gardens.orchids&searchdate=11%2F30%2F2003 ABPO looks better, only the length of posts has been reduced(have we finally convinced everyone to post smaller pics???). http://netscan.research.microsoft.co...mespan=y&searc hfor=alt.binaries.pictures.orchids&searchdate=11%2 F30%2F2003 -- Reka I don't give a damn for a man that can only spell a word one way. Mark Twain (1835 - 1910) http://www.rolbox.it/hukari/index.html --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.558 / Virus Database: 350 - Release Date: 02.01.04 --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.558 / Virus Database: 350 - Release Date: 02.01.04 |
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#33
09-01-2004, 09:08 PM
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RGO going down the drain?
I doubt RGO "is going down the drain" although there are several other
orchid groups to which people subscribe these days. Unlike some of the other groups, RGO does not solicit money for the sake of staying alive eventhough there is nothing wrong with finance drives. In the years that I have been on this forum, I have meet so many wonderful people, learned so much about orchids, asked many questions, answered many questions, and truly enjoy the group. I am most certain that RGO has an abundance of silent subscribers -- those who are reluctant to ask questions but read all of the posts. Time is often a valuable commodity, and I am most certain that many folks peruse the newgroups as they do a newspaper, reading the subject line and then perhaps reading just the posts that pertain to the individual. I doubt that people are losing interest in orchids and RGO. The AOS article, "Orchid Popularity Still “GROWING” In U.S. http://www.orchidweb.org/ tells us "Orchids are second behind poinsettias, which experienced a three percent decrease with $247 million in sales. . ." This is to say that there is an ever increasing potential audience out there for RGO. .. . . Pam Everything Orchid Management System http://www.pe.net/~profpam/page3.html --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Diana Kulaga wrote: Me too, Ray. I enjoy this group, and all in it. Diana "Ray" wrote in message ... I won't claim a headache, but as far as I'm concerned, if it's still around, I'll be here. -- Ray Barkalow - First Rays Orchids - www.firstrays.com Plants, Supplies, Books, Artwork, and Lots of Free Info! . . . . . . . . . . . "Wendy" wrote in message news:CoNKb.18756$7D3.9790@fed1read02... Is it just me or does anyone else get a headache studying all that data? Has anyone clicked on the "Profile" ? It displays all the news groups you have looked at or joined? There are a couple under my addy that I know I have not joined? Weird, no wonder I am getting so much spam. -- Cheers Wendy Remove PETERPAN for email reply "J Fortuna" wrote in message ... Wendy, You will have to post more in order to retain this status though. If you look at just the last quarter's posts instead of the entire year, Wendy has lost some ground: whole year in rgo: 1 2 3 4 "Ray @ First Rays Orchids" last quarter only in rgo: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 So as you can see, you will have to post more Wendy :-) Joanna "Wendy" wrote in message news:PwCKb.17980$7D3.9020@fed1read02... Ahhh! Gosh! blush Thanks Reka. Who d'thunk? If this is true, it's only because of my Plantar fasciitis sp? I rest at my computer after taking photos & also have done more reading in the last 10 years than in my whole life! I am off to check out your urls & 3 cheers for Mark Twain! *g* -- Cheers Wendy Remove PETERPAN for email reply "Reka" wrote in message ... P.S. Wendy is the most prolific poster if you combine both groups, taking first place in ABPO and second in RGO! Wo-o-o-o, Wendy! -- Reka I don't give a damn for a man that can only spell a word one way. Mark Twain (1835 - 1910) http://www.rolbox.it/hukari/index.html "Reka" schrieb im Newsbeitrag news
Got this site from another NG. Apparently, we are losingground. In a few years, no one will be posting here but us old-timers... ;-) http://netscan.research.microsoft.co...mespan=y&searc hfor=rec.gardens.orchids&searchdate=11%2F30%2F2003 ABPO looks better, only the length of posts has been reduced(have we finally convinced everyone to post smaller pics???). http://netscan.research.microsoft.co...mespan=y&searc hfor=alt.binaries.pictures.orchids&searchdate=11%2 F30%2F2003 -- Reka I don't give a damn for a man that can only spell a word one way. Mark Twain (1835 - 1910) http://www.rolbox.it/hukari/index.html --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.558 / Virus Database: 350 - Release Date: 02.01.04 --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.558 / Virus Database: 350 - Release Date: 02.01.04 |
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#34
10-01-2004, 03:05 AM
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RGO going down the drain?
When did ABPO start? That would have offloaded a lot of traffic from
RGO ... Reka wrote: "J Fortuna" schrieb im Newsbeitrag ... Yes, I noticed that too. So maybe the statistics about the number of people going down by so and so much is not accurate either. What if rgo lost a few people who were using multiple email addresses? But I don't think it's a matter of using multiples, more of change-of-address type of thing, Joanna. I changed ISP and had to get a new addy. |
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#35
10-01-2004, 05:32 AM
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RGO going down the drain?
profpam wrote in message ...
In the years that I have been on this forum, I have meet so many wonderful people, learned so much about orchids, asked many questions, answered many questions, and truly enjoy the group. I am most certain that RGO has an abundance of silent subscribers -- those who are reluctant to ask questions but read all of the posts. Time is often a valuable commodity, and I am most certain that many folks peruse the newgroups as they do a newspaper, reading the subject line and then perhaps reading just the posts that pertain to the individual. I doubt that people are losing interest in orchids and RGO. The AOS article, "Orchid Popularity Still ?GROWING? In U.S. http://www.orchidweb.org/ tells us "Orchids are second behind poinsettias, which experienced a three percent decrease with $247 million in sales. . ." This is to say that there is an ever increasing potential audience out there for RGO. Hi all. Guess I'm a lurker. However I've asked a couple of questions, and made some comments. There must be some lurkers however, because one of the questions I asked was answered directly to my e mail account. That individual has not responded to this thread. Best wishes to all, and yes I've lurked, read, and asked. Wonderful group. Thank you all, Nancy |
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#36
10-01-2004, 06:02 AM
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RGO going down the drain?
Folks, don't take things so seriously! I had qualified that post with a
;-), if you look carefully. I just thought it was an interesting set of data. BTW, I think ABPO took nothing away from RGO, since the oohing and ahing is done there, the discussion mainly here, plus most of the members are the same ones, give or take a few. BTW, ABPO started in November 2001, but didn't really get going until a month later or so. -- Reka I don't give a damn for a man that can only spell a word one way. Mark Twain (1835 - 1910) http://www.rolbox.it/hukari/index.html "Susan Erickson" schrieb im Newsbeitrag ... On Fri, 9 Jan 2004 19:11:21 -0800, "Wendy" wrote: "mg" wrote in message ... When did ABPO start? That would have offloaded a lot of traffic from RGO ... My guess would be in the summer of 2000? Kye where are you? How time flies. As far as the traffic I participate in both groups & the diehards are on both. Posting to the binaries does save posting a url with a web page though & then there are some that don't have access to it . Cheers Wendy I think it increased the traffic. We could now show our pictures and talk about them at greater length. If you got ABPO you had the photo. So many times web addresses would not be complete, or would not open unless you belonged to the club; or had been set for special public view. With ABPO it was just the initial hassle with and ISP and your set. I also don't think RGO is going any where down hill. Every year we get some quiet time and some not so quiet times. Spring has sprung I just found a couple of blooming surprises and Rhynchostylis gigantea has two spikes. I can hardly believe it. Oh, and I saw the start of a spike on a new Bulbo. Now all I have to do is get thru Tax season. SuE http://orchids.legolas.org/gallery/albums.php --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.558 / Virus Database: 350 - Release Date: 02.01.04 |
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#37
11-01-2004, 02:43 PM
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On Sat, 10 Jan 2004 06:57:52 +0100, "Reka"
wrote in Message-Id: : I think ABPO took nothing away from RGO, since the oohing and ahing is done there, the discussion mainly here, Just as a point of information, discussion in binary newsgroups has traditionally been inappropriate, because binary newsgroups are not archived on Google. Thus the textural content is lost to postarity. Perhaps this could be overcome by crosposting abpo text messages to rgo, or at least the messages that contain information as opposed to chit chat. |
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#38
11-01-2004, 03:02 PM
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A good point, Larry.
r.g.o is great for general discussion, and if you run into a problem that may be better resolved by posting a photo and asking about it, the discussion should remain here, with the photos posted on a.b.p.o. Inevitably, the discussion will end up over there, but it really should be kept here for continuity and for archiving. Then there are the folks who don't get a.b.p.o that will miss the discussion otherwise. Always keep in mind that we're here to share, so ought to do what we can to make that as broad as possible. -- Ray Barkalow - First Rays Orchids - www.firstrays.com Plants, Supplies, Books, Artwork, and Lots of Free Info! .. . . . . . . . . . . "Larry Dighera" wrote in message ... On Sat, 10 Jan 2004 06:57:52 +0100, "Reka" wrote in Message-Id: : I think ABPO took nothing away from RGO, since the oohing and ahing is done there, the discussion mainly here, Just as a point of information, discussion in binary newsgroups has traditionally been inappropriate, because binary newsgroups are not archived on Google. Thus the textural content is lost to postarity. Perhaps this could be overcome by crosposting abpo text messages to rgo, or at least the messages that contain information as opposed to chit chat. |
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#39
12-01-2004, 10:07 PM
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RGO going down the drain?
Nancy,
Come out, come out, wherever you are! S Diana wrote in message m... profpam wrote in message ... In the years that I have been on this forum, I have meet so many wonderful people, learned so much about orchids, asked many questions, answered many questions, and truly enjoy the group. I am most certain that RGO has an abundance of silent subscribers -- those who are reluctant to ask questions but read all of the posts. Time is often a valuable commodity, and I am most certain that many folks peruse the newgroups as they do a newspaper, reading the subject line and then perhaps reading just the posts that pertain to the individual. I doubt that people are losing interest in orchids and RGO. The AOS article, "Orchid Popularity Still ?GROWING? In U.S. http://www.orchidweb.org/ tells us "Orchids are second behind poinsettias, which experienced a three percent decrease with $247 million in sales. . ." This is to say that there is an ever increasing potential audience out there for RGO. Hi all. Guess I'm a lurker. However I've asked a couple of questions, and made some comments. There must be some lurkers however, because one of the questions I asked was answered directly to my e mail account. That individual has not responded to this thread. Best wishes to all, and yes I've lurked, read, and asked. Wonderful group. Thank you all, Nancy |
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#40
13-01-2004, 12:32 AM
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Before I started posting on RGO I was a lurker for a long time. I found that
the first message or two after de-lurking were very hard to write. I was very nervous about making a first impression, and not making a fool of myself. Sometimes I still have second thoughts after hitting the Send button, wishing I could undo the post. Most of the time I try not to think of the fact that what I say here is available to anyone, anywhere, and will be archived for posterity. I really enjoy being part of this group though, and I have loosened up considerably. One thing that I appreciate about this group is that experienced growers treat inexperienced ones with respect and patience here. I have noticed that there are newsgroups out there where one can get flamed for asking a question that has been asked before or for asking a question which someone with many years more experience considers stupid. This group is not like that. Lurkers, Come on out! Joanna "Diana Kulaga" wrote in message nk.net... Nancy, Come out, come out, wherever you are! S Diana wrote in message m... profpam wrote in message ... In the years that I have been on this forum, I have meet so many wonderful people, learned so much about orchids, asked many questions, answered many questions, and truly enjoy the group. I am most certain that RGO has an abundance of silent subscribers -- those who are reluctant to ask questions but read all of the posts. Time is often a valuable commodity, and I am most certain that many folks peruse the newgroups as they do a newspaper, reading the subject line and then perhaps reading just the posts that pertain to the individual. I doubt that people are losing interest in orchids and RGO. The AOS article, "Orchid Popularity Still ?GROWING? In U.S. http://www.orchidweb.org/ tells us "Orchids are second behind poinsettias, which experienced a three percent decrease with $247 million in sales. . ." This is to say that there is an ever increasing potential audience out there for RGO. Hi all. Guess I'm a lurker. However I've asked a couple of questions, and made some comments. There must be some lurkers however, because one of the questions I asked was answered directly to my e mail account. That individual has not responded to this thread. Best wishes to all, and yes I've lurked, read, and asked. Wonderful group. Thank you all, Nancy |
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#41
15-01-2004, 08:06 PM
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This is my first visit to RGO and I am impressed and will frequent
this group more often. I'm new to growing orchids (2nd successful year!) so any and all pointers will be very appreciated! -Amy |
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#42
15-01-2004, 08:15 PM
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Welcome Amy, ask questions any time as this is a wonderful group.
-- Cheers Wendy Remove PETERPAN for email reply "Amy" wrote in message om... This is my first visit to RGO and I am impressed and will frequent this group more often. I'm new to growing orchids (2nd successful year!) so any and all pointers will be very appreciated! -Amy |
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#43
16-01-2004, 12:07 AM
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Welcome Amy!
I too am fairly new (though I try to pretend to myself that I am no longer a beginner). By the end of April I will have been growing orchids successfully for 3 years. I have 12 orchids by now (mostly Phals). How many orchids do you have, Amy? And what type(s) are they? Best, Joanna "Amy" wrote in message om... This is my first visit to RGO and I am impressed and will frequent this group more often. I'm new to growing orchids (2nd successful year!) so any and all pointers will be very appreciated! -Amy |
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#44
16-01-2004, 05:12 AM
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"J Fortuna" wrote in message . ..
Welcome Amy! I too am fairly new (though I try to pretend to myself that I am no longer a beginner). By the end of April I will have been growing orchids successfully for 3 years. I have 12 orchids by now (mostly Phals). How many orchids do you have, Amy? And what type(s) are they? Best, Joanna "Amy" wrote in message om... This is my first visit to RGO and I am impressed and will frequent this group more often. I'm new to growing orchids (2nd successful year!) so any and all pointers will be very appreciated! -Amy Thanks for the warm welcome Joanna! Currently, I have 4 phalaneopsis, 2 Paphiopedilum and 2 oncidium. However, I have yet to determine the specific species names. I recently got The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Orchids by Alec Pridgeon for Christmas so soon I will know the specifics. Take care, Amy |
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#45
16-01-2004, 01:13 PM
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Amy,
Unfortunately, all that the encyclopedia will be able to help you ID is species plants or maybe one of the most characteristic hybrids that do not have many look-alikes. For most tag-less hybrids, while you can make a guess, and say that it looks closest to this or that, even experienced growers cannot identify the plants for sure. However, many of us have some unidentified plants that we know only the genus of, and that's ok. Unless you want to get the same plants in the future, or unless you want your plants to compete in a show or be part of a cross, I think the ID beyond the genus does not matter all that much (at least for Phals, where all Phals have approximately the same culture requirements -- I would think that for Dendrobiums it matters more, since some should be watered during the rest period and some should not, I am not familiar enough with Oncs and Paphs). For an interesting archived thread dealing with the issue of impossibility of identifying NoIDs for sure, see http://groups.google.com/groups?thre... llglobal.com - - I really enjoyed the parts about the finches in White Monkey's (Katrina's) messages. Best, Joanna "Amy" wrote in message om... Currently, I have 4 phalaneopsis, 2 Paphiopedilum and 2 oncidium. However, I have yet to determine the specific species names. I recently got The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Orchids by Alec Pridgeon for Christmas so soon I will know the specifics. |
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