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Post by Kevin on Jul 14, 2005 10:34:54 GMT
maybe we should have a vote. I think so too, I'd vote for International Gastropod Society (IGS)
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Post by Leah on Jul 14, 2005 10:47:31 GMT
I like that one to. I wouldn't put 'pet' in it because I think we could research wild ones to if we wanted to.
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Post by Kevin on Jul 14, 2005 11:14:54 GMT
I like that one to. I wouldn't put 'pet' in it because I think we could research wild ones to if we wanted to. Sort of what I was thinking...having thought about it, I dont think the word "pet" would really be suitable either, like you mentioned that rules out researching snails (and slugs) in the wild
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Post by Paul on Jul 14, 2005 13:56:21 GMT
I know what you are saying but there are plenty of other mollusc/gastropod societies that do real research. Obviously, we're not in the same league and we are focussed on snails that could be kept as pets. If we don't express that is some way I wonder if we'll lose the focus for a new society and end up making ourselves obsolete in the process.
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Post by natrat84 on Jul 14, 2005 14:12:31 GMT
Being 'pet' doesn't mean we CAN'T research anything else, but having a name like gastropod or something similar might reduce the amount of people you would get visiting.... in my opinion. When you first start to get into these creatures you don't search gastropod or mollusc you search snail. Well I did, and most others I know would. Theres no rules to say you can't research and look into anything just because of the name of the society Ok thats just my opinion anyways Nat
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Post by Kevin on Jul 14, 2005 14:35:46 GMT
That makes sense...
how bout' then International Pet Snail and Slug Society? IPSAS?
or just International Pet Snail Society? IPSS, and include slugs anyway
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Post by bookitten on Jul 14, 2005 16:51:01 GMT
first of all, if it was international pet snail and slug soceity it would be IPSASS. secondly, you dont include 'and' in names like that. and thirdly, we could have international pet mollusc soceity, which would be IPMS. That makes sense... how bout' then International Pet Snail and Slug Society? IPSAS? or just International Pet Snail Society? IPSS, and include slugs anyway
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Post by natrat84 on Jul 14, 2005 16:58:01 GMT
Blimey Sophie give the guy a chance lmao Your right with the 'and' though. It would be I.P.S.S.S I think International Society for Pet Slugs and Snails... Or just snails. 'Society' doesn't have to be the last word. Sophie see my post above about 'mollusc' I would never have found it and I think alot of others wouldn't either. Unless your really into it (whatever subject it may be) you wouldn't know those kind of words......
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Post by Kevin on Jul 14, 2005 18:05:17 GMT
first of all, if it was international pet snail and slug soceity it would be IPSASS. secondly, you dont include 'and' in names like that. and thirdly, we could have international pet mollusc soceity, which would be IPMS. That makes sense... how bout' then International Pet Snail and Slug Society? IPSAS? or just International Pet Snail Society? IPSS, and include slugs anyway
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Post by ceiron on Jul 15, 2005 0:19:28 GMT
erm, i kinda prefer two s' rahther then three in the abbreviation.
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Post by Leah on Jul 15, 2005 13:53:44 GMT
I like the International Society for Pet Slugs and Snails. (ISPSS)
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Post by thegreatloofa on Jul 15, 2005 14:04:05 GMT
How about International Snail Society (ISS) like we started with and just cover slugs and anything else we want to as well.
Where does it say we have to include everything we do in the title?
This way we can cover pets/non-pets and slugs/snails and even limpets if we want to.
The RSPCA doesn't just prevent cruelty to animals, it also houses them, feeds them, gives them veterinary care and re-homes them. These aren't preventative measures, they are just things that they also do, yet they are still called the RSPCA.
I also think we have spent too much time on a naming this society...
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Post by Leah on Jul 15, 2005 14:07:35 GMT
yeah, we could be spending more time actually being a society rather than naming it. Also, ISS is much easyier to design a logo for.
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Post by Paul on Jul 15, 2005 14:11:49 GMT
I sympathise with that but we'll only get to name it once so I don't think it's a waste of time thrashing the ideas out. For my two-penneth, I think "International Gastropod Society" or "World Gastropod Society" is the best.
I don't think having snail in the title for newcomers is a good idea because it's not like people are gonna find us by the title. I think people will be searching for snail stuff and they'll find the content of the pages or be directed by a link. So I don't think Gastropod will be misleading at all in that sense.
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Post by Paul on Jul 15, 2005 14:15:03 GMT
Also, I'm still unsure whether I think we should include the word "pet". Part of me says yes to identify us from other mollusc/gastropod societies, part of me says there is no need because we can make the focus whatever we wish regardless of name.
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Post by natrat84 on Jul 15, 2005 14:31:47 GMT
Theres no rush... none of us are going anywhere, and it has to be the right name and something we all agree on in the end. Although how are we going to do that with so many different ideas? We got to decide HOW we are going to choose the name before we can choose it lmao ;D Paul. What will happen when we have decided, do you have to register a society or anything? Nat
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Post by Paul on Jul 15, 2005 15:15:30 GMT
I don't know really. I'll register the domain and get it pointing to petsnails initially. I'm not sure if we need to formalise the affair on paper, perhaps there is a way but for now, we can be web-based, at least until some good progress has been made.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 15, 2005 20:16:30 GMT
maybe the society should have a convention? and we could all bring our snails and people could give lectures and we could trade snails etc..
also...if we have a magazine or newsletter, who's going to edit it?
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Post by Leah on Jul 15, 2005 20:22:53 GMT
Ooh nice idea. It'd be lovely to meet you all (and your snails, lol). Only problem is where and would we all be able to get there? Lol, I spend a lot of time on the number twelve bus but it doesn't go very far (or on time). lol.
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Post by natrat84 on Jul 15, 2005 21:00:58 GMT
Wow the convention sounds cool Don't know to second, maybe we all chip in
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Post by ceiron on Jul 15, 2005 21:06:33 GMT
we can aslo take up tables at shows and take a few display snails and stuff, then can give info and caresheets and perhaps even sell the odd snail and slug
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Post by Deleted on Jul 16, 2005 9:38:05 GMT
perhaps everyone could contribute to the magazine, writing articles and sending in pictures
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Post by Paul on Jul 16, 2005 11:38:00 GMT
well, that is the idea otherwise we'll never have enough content.
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Post by anjieburdett on Jul 16, 2005 11:59:18 GMT
WOW! This is going to be brilliant!! I'm getting really excited about starting our own Society! WOW! I've stayed out of the discussions so far as i didn't think i could contribute anything but ...... i'd like to be involved however i can.
Anjie,x.
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Post by Leah on Jul 16, 2005 16:22:25 GMT
I'm sure you would make invaluble contributions to the society Anjie. Wouldn't be the same without you.
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