[meteorite-list] THANKS

From: Rhett Bourland <rbourlan_at_meteoritecentral.com>
Date: Thu Apr 22 10:00:10 2004
Message-ID: <IOEBKAHMGFBDJMOFGDFNMEOFDNAA.rbourlan_at_evansville.net>

Actualy Walter, I think that Steve has confused this list with the mailing
list for the IMCA. I am the one that has called him a racist because he
made racist comments towards Matteo Chinellato after Matteo expressed
discontent with getting Steve's multiple messages for the same material. If
making racist comments towards someone isn't reason enough to call someone a
racist I'm not sure what is. He almost got kicked out of the IMCA because I
will not tolerate such comments among the INTERNATIONAL Meteorite Collectors
Association but since there was nothing against that on the website he
wasn't kicked out but if you'll check various pages there are now statements
saying that such actions are now grounds for removal and I can't believe I
had to actually make such statements and they are only there because Steve
proved me wrong.
His comments to Matteo put him on a sort of probation with the IMCA where he
would be watched a bit more closely than other members. Last night, despite
the following statement on the IMCA's website

"The purpose of the mailing list is to alert people of frauds and if a new
person to wishes to join the association that we don't personally know then
we will post to the list asking for any experiences that anyone has had. If
you would like to post about anything meteorite related (discoveries,
questions, good natured debate) that is welcomed as well. Please, DO NOT
post any sales or flames to this list. There are plenty of other lists for
those puposes. Failure to adhere to that rule will result in you being
removed from it (but not out of the group). "

Steve decided to post another one of his sales messages for the same old
material to that list and as a result got removed from the mailing list but
not the IMCA.
Also, despite what Mr. Arnold may think, I do not hate him. I don't
particulary care for him because of his comments to Matteo as well as some
rather rude comments that have been made to other people off list that I
have been told about but I do not care for him because of those actions.
I apologize to anyone who may not care about this but I wanted to go on the
record as being the one who called Steve a racist because of his racist
comments made towards Matteo. Perhaps Matteo would be willing to shed a
little light on this issue?
Sincerely,
Rhett Bourland
www.asteroidmodels.com
www.asteroidmodels.com/personal
www.meteoritecollectors.org


-----Original Message-----
From: meteorite-list-admin_at_meteoritecentral.com
[mailto:meteorite-list-admin_at_meteoritecentral.com]On Behalf Of Walter
Branch
Sent: Wednesday, July 24, 2002 7:02 PM
To: Steve Arnold, Chicago!!!; Meteorite-List_at_meteoritecentral.com
Subject: Re: [meteorite-list] THANKS


Steve,

The only person who could kick you off the list is Art Jones, the list
administrator and I am certain that you have done nothing to warrant being
kicked off the list. Who has threatened to kick you off the list and who
has called you a racist?

-Walter


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Walter Branch, Ph.D.
Branch Meteorites
322 Stephenson Ave., Suite B
Savannah, GA 31405 USA
www.branchmeteorites.com
----- Original Message -----
From: "Steve Arnold, Chicago!!!" <steve_arnol60120_at_yahoo.com>
To: <Meteorite-List_at_Meteoritecentral.com>
Sent: Wednesday, July 24, 2002 7:42 PM
Subject: [meteorite-list] THANKS


> Hi list. I want to thank alot of you good folks for supporting me. I never
> intended to cause such an uproar. I just wanted to know about LA 002. Now
> I know. If we can get some great, if not no biggy. I'm just tired of being
> threatend of being kicked out of this list. I love this List and all the
> great guys and gals that make up this great list. I'll slow down the posts
> and spamming. I just want to get along with my fellow meteorite friends
> and can hardly wait to meet you in Tucson. It is hard to swallow when I'm
> called a racist! I do not have a racist bone in my body. I know I should
> not let 1 person get to me, but I do not believe in my heart of hearts
> that I should be kicked around like this. If it was not for Mr. Haag, I
> would not even be in this club of meteorite greatness. I owe alot to that
> man. And when I get to Tucson, he'll be the first in a line of great
> people I look forward to meeting. Thank you for letting me air myself out!
> I hope you all have a great evening!!!!
>
> =====
> Steve R.Arnold, Chicago, IL, 60120
> I. M. C. A. MEMBER #6728
> The Midwest Meteorite Collector!
> Collecting Meteorites since,June, 1999!!!
> Website url http://stormbringer60120.tripod.com
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