[meteorite-list] IMCA Alternative Group

From: Michael Gilmer <michael_w_gilmer_at_meteoritecentral.com>
Date: Tue, 23 Dec 2008 10:09:24 -0800 (PST)
Message-ID: <254230.41157.qm_at_web58406.mail.re3.yahoo.com>

Paul said :

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Mr. Gilmer,

"All-inclusive" seems a stretch since you cite several reasons for
excluding people.

Who will do the vetting? If I don't pass the process will I be able to
face my accusers? Will there be any recourse? If I state publicly that
some meteorites are simply ugly, looking no better than do-it-yourself
concrete, will I run afoul of the "utmost respect" rule?

Ick!

Paul Swartz

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>From my original post :


> Anyone who is interested in discussing this project, please contact
> me offlist at mike at galactic-stone.com
>

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Hi Paul, I understand your concerns and agree with them. But please
note that we are discussing this project off-list. I don't want
to clutter up the list or cause unneccesary friction. I realize that
many new ideas are met with hostility on the list (such as suggested
new forums, blogs, etc) - so I expect there will be some measure
of necessary skepticism. I welcome to that. But I also want to
discuss this in private until the details are hammered out to a
sufficient degree for public presentation. At this point, this
idea is only an idea.

I would be happy to discuss your concerns off-list.

Best regards,

MikeG


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Michael Gilmer (Louisiana, USA)
Member of the Meteoritical Society.
Member of the Bayou Region Stargazers Network.
Websites - http://www.galactic-stone.com and http://www.glassthrower.com
MySpace - http://www.myspace.com/fine_meteorites_4_sale
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