[meteorite-list] Re: Pardon me, dude

From: Walter Branch <branchw_at_meteoritecentral.com>
Date: Thu Apr 22 10:28:26 2004
Message-ID: <009401c390ef$362fed80$41c69f44_at_wbranch>

>I can also see how this might effect new members. Not a >real welcome wagon
approach to such an excellent >hobby.

Mike has a very good point. If the participants in these verbal tirades
knew how much damage they do to the field of meteorite collecting, maybe
they would think twice before hitting the "enter" key.

Ever wonder why, on a list sporting a membership of 500 or so, we see
virtually the same few dozen people post day-after-day?

I receive a lot of off list email from individual (newcomers to the list)
who are afraid to post anything for fear of being the target of someone's
anger.

-Walter
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www.branchmeteorites.com
Walter Branch, Ph.D.
Branch Meteorites
PO Box 60492
Savannah, GA 31420



----- Original Message -----
From: "Michael Gallant" <miga_at_metrocast.net>
To: <meteorite-list_at_meteoritecentral.com>
Sent: Sunday, October 12, 2003 2:14 PM
Subject: [meteorite-list] Re: Pardon me, dude


> Hello Members,
>
> As one of the (I think many) silent members, I find this fighting and
> name calling appalling behavior. The only positive it seems to bring is
> to reaffirm, for me anyway, dealers that I would want to steer clear of.
> If others share my view, I would think a reduction in business for these
> folk might be felt, and rightfully so, in my opinion.
>
> I can also see how this might effect new members. Not a real welcome
> wagon approach to such an excellent hobby.
>
> I did share this view posted to [meteoritecollectorsassociation] Re:
> Dealer, Collector Behavior
> and got several private E mails similar to this:
>
> "As another silent member, I wanted to let you know that I share your
> view. Thank you for your words of sanity. I was about to cancel the
> list, but now I'll wait to see if it becomes more worthwhile. Best,
> ........"
>
> Thank you for this forum and allowing me to share my opinion.
>
> Best wishes,
> Mike Gallant
>
>
>
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Received on Sun 12 Oct 2003 02:32:36 PM PDT