[Coral-List] acronyms
Doug Fenner
d.fenner at aims.gov.au
Sun Nov 2 00:53:36 EST 2003
I've noticed that some people posting messages on coral-list use
acronyms freely. Such acronyms often are for government programs in
specific countries. Coral-list messages go out to people all over the
world in many countries. Many recipients may not know right away what
you're talking about. Could people please make their messages more
understandable for those in other countries who may not know what the
acronyms stand for by giving the title they stand for the first time they
are used, just as they would have to do in a journal.
Also, if you are referring to a place that people on the other side of
the world may not immediately know the location of, such as 'the northern
islands', could you please use specific geographical terms (such as the
country name) that would be widely recognized. This may help many
readers. Many thanks! -Doug
Douglas Fenner
Australian Institute of Marine Science (AIMS)
PMB 3, Townsville MC
QLD 4810
Australia
61 7 4780 4451 (home)
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