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Message-ID: {decoded}Good idea.

Unfortunately, I've never used twitter. Now, perhaps I should?

Thanks,

Kerby

On 8/5/17, 3:07 PM, "The Irish Diaspora Studies List on behalf of Bryan McGovern" wrote:

Dear all,


I have just started an IrishDiaspora list on twitter. If you are a twitter user and interested in joining, I am [at]bmcgover. Just let me know and I can add you to the list.


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From: The Irish Diaspora Studies List on behalf of Stewart, Bruce
Sent: Saturday, August 5, 2017 11:39 AM
To: IR-D[at]JISCMAIL.AC.UK
Subject: Re: [IR-D] List Closure Update -- July 21

Bill -


I have just re-accessed my Ulster U account after a lapse of several years since I left the university. I met the news of the passing of the List some time ago and felt much sorrow at it - largely because it was such a fabulous source of information, stimulus and amusement for so long. But I do believe that things pass - especially technologies - and the e-list has been largely trumped by Facebook and other bloggish things. But I equally feel an enormous sense of gratitude and admiration to you for sustaining the list so long and I would not for the world quarrel with your intention to close it. I am retired now - but, hey, I am actually in a new busy teaching career in Brazil spreading the word about Irish studies ....


Best wishes to you and all Diasporians


Bruce


Bruce Stanley George Stewart
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From: The Irish Diaspora Studies List on behalf of Fidelma Breen
Sent: 22 July 2017 00:44:35
To: IR-D[at]JISCMAIL.AC.UK
Subject: Re: [IR-D] List Closure Update -- July 21

Hi Carmel, yes and no. You do still need a Facebook account but can set it to the highest security settings meaning only you can see it. Rather than using the Facebook mobile app, you can download the Groups app through which you can access only the groups you are a member of.

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> On 22 Jul 2017, at 1:18 am, Carmel McCaffrey wrote:
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> What about those of us who do not have, and do not want, a Facebook account?
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> Would there be a way of accessing the list without having to sign up for Facebook?
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> Carmel
>
>> On 7/21/2017 10:01 AM, Bill Mulligan wrote:
>> Again, thanks for the many kind words. The decision was not made lightly and the idea of closing the list first came up several years ago when I assumed control. If you look in the list archives you will see how little traffic there has been and how little of it has been discussion. There has been a clear trend. Communication is changing. We, especially Paddy, are working on preserving the list archives in an accessible way because it has been an important part of the growth of the field. My desire was for an organized end or transition to something else and to preserve what we had built.
>>
>> As I indicated I would, I looked into Facebook groups and it seems a viable alternative. We can have a closed group that only permits members to post and should eliminate spam and phishing. Posts can include graphics and other things jiscmail has not supported. I think it can be a good successor platform for continued communication. One must join Facebook, but you do not have to be my Facebook friend. (I checked on that.) I am nearly finished setting up a group -- Irish Diaspora Researchers -- I have to finish the summer meeting of a local historical group of which I am president before I have time to finish it and formally release it.
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>> The listserve format was effective for its time and I am quite proud of what IR-D did and what it facilitated. But, technology has moved on.
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>> I am sorry I will not be in Dublin due to my teaching schedule. I am sure it will be a great event.
>>
>> Thanks again for your support. Watch this space for more.
>>
>> Bill Mulligan
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From: Bill Mulligan
Subject: Farewell and Thanks
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As you'll see from list founder Paddy O'Sullivan's post the list is ending.

Thanks to all for their support and contributions. I have enjoyed working with all of you even if it only virtually. But I am also glad to have met so many if you and shared our work.

Please join us on Facebook - Irish Diaspora Researchers.

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From: Patrick O'Sullivan
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Continuing, to the very end, the tradition that events within the Irish
Diaspora List are mirrored in the skies...

Our thoughts are with the gallant Cassini space explorer, as she crashes and
she dies...

Meanwhile, I am at last at home, after work travels in Scotland, Ireland and
Wales...

In Ireland I was able to attend the Global Irish Diaspora Congress...

http://www.ucd.ie/globalirishdiaspora/about/

Where many kind words were said about Bill Mulligan and Paddy O'Sullivan...

I came back from Ireland with a long To Do list, and I have worked my way
down that list. Anyone who feels that I have missed something on my To Do
list should feel free to contact me.

We are now going to close down the Irish Diaspora List, and take steps to
safeguard its Archive.

Anyone who wants a copy of the Archive of the Irish Diaspora List, or access
to the Archive, should email me at pad[at]osull.com

Paddy

PS
So long, and thanks for all the fish...

Patrick O'Sullivan
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