[meteorite-list] Bob Walker and apologies

From: Tomk <tomk_at_meteoritecentral.com>
Date: Fri, 1 May 2009 12:19:30 +1000
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Hello Michael
Thank you for your frank comments , I appreciate the direct approach , and
it is certainly good to know that ,Bob isn't there to defend himself, as he
should have the opportunity to defend himself at some time .

You are correct, re my violation of the list ethics , for which I make a
sincere apology to the group for my actions .
But please look at this link
http://webspace.ezadsl.net.au/~qwalkra/new_page_17.htm
and judge for yourself .

I don't care what Bob says about me, but rather its others I am concerned
for who may not be so forthright in expressing their concerns.
I know a number of these people quite well and I feel its is extremely
inappropriate , as some are scientists who fail to do what Bob wanted ,or
should I say demanded . Others are collectors and dealers who I have known
for over 20 years and I hold in high regard .
It is inappropriate should be portrayed in such a manner.
Bob uses the list to direct people to his site , not necessarily for
commercial reasons but rather to denigrate others . If the group will
condone this, then obviously I am in the minority

My vague accusations while being easily supported , I felt it was not
appropriate to burden the list with details of these controversial
matters . Hence offering those who wished further information to contact me
directly and freely leaving myself open to possible litigation .Life can
get quite boring at times and I enjoy a challenge .

I only voiced my concerns after being sent emails from others who are being
denigrated by Bob and having a discussion with another list member re Bobs
bloggs

Michael, I would be happy to forward you more details on this matter .
Regards
Tom Kapitany

Ps having attention deficit , it can be hard to write coherently and have
good punctuation particularly at 2 am





Tom Kapitany
B.Sc. Geology/Botany
Managing Director


Crystal World & Prehistoric Journeys
Australian Mineral Mines Pty. Ltd.
13 Olive Rd Devon Meadows 3977
Victoria Australia .

Phone: (61-3) 59982493
Fax: (61-3) 59982685
Email: tomk at crystal-world.com
Web: www.crystal-world.com
         www.collectorscorner.com.au

-----Original Message-----
From: Michael Blood [mailto:mlblood at cox.net]
Sent: Friday, 1 May 2009 9:34 AM
To: tomk at crystal-world.com; Meteorite List
Subject: Re: [meteorite-list] Bob Walker

Tom,
        I have no issue with you and would be fine with leaving this for Mr.
Walker's personal response, but I happen to know he is on active
Military maneuvers for his country for the next week or so and am not
Comfortable leaving such sweeping accusations unchallenged in his
absence. I simply object to what you have said in the forum you have
Said it and have no issue with you, personally and felt his lack of response
might be seen as admitting to your accusations.
        I am confused, you say, " while freedom of speech should never be
discouraged. Standards and ethics must be maintained."
        The least problem with the above statement is the punctuation.
The key problem is that your above comment is an oxymoron.
        You accuse Mr. Walker of not paying his bills (a very non specific
AND INAPPROPRIATE COMMENT FOR THE LIST - unless several
List members have had the same problem with the same individual)
And swing a variety of accusations - most of which are vague.
        While I certainly do not find all of Mr. Walker's "humor" funny,
Myself, I actually DO believe in freedom of speech.
        That being said, it is you, not he, that is in violation of list
rules of using the list to make personal accusations about another
List member.
        Lastly, to whom are you going to "foreword" a report of Mr. Walker's
Naughty behavior? Since, to the best of my knowledge (and I do read
All of Mr. Walker's posts, as he is far more consistent in posting to the
List than any other Australian of whom I am aware -though there certainly
Could be many others of who's origin I am unaware), Mr. Walker has not,
That I am aware of, been in violation of list behavior, whereas the same,
As seen in the post below, cannot be said of you.
         Sincerely, Michael Blood


> From: Tomk <tomk at crystal-world.com>
> Organization: Crystal World
> Reply-To: <tomk at crystal-world.com>
> Date: Fri, 1 May 2009 02:26:28 +1000
> To: Meteorite List <meteorite-list at meteoritecentral.com>
> Subject: [meteorite-list] Bob Walker
>
>
> Hello everybody
> I am not an active list member but it concerns me greatly that somebody
like
> Bob Walker is associated with this list .
> Not only does he not pay his bills but he will abuse anybody that wont do
> what he wants . Museum curators ,dealers and collectors alike
> See his hall of fame and you will understand
> I think his attitude to dealers and scientists should disqualify him from
a
> group such as this , while freedom of speech should never be discouraged.
> Standards and ethics must be maintained .
> If you take time to read his logs you will understand what I mean.
> Will anybody on this list be prepared to support this stance ?
>
> I will be happy to forward correspondences and link re Bobs activities if
> any body is interested .
> He has his own agenda and does not care who he steals from , or mischief
he
> creates with dealers and museums , which he appears to do with glee
> Personally I think he is a nut !
>
>
>
>
> Tom Kapitany
> B.Sc. Geology/Botany
> Managing Director
>
>
> Crystal World & Prehistoric Journeys
> Australian Mineral Mines Pty. Ltd.
> 13 Olive Rd Devon Meadows 3977
> Victoria Australia .
>
> Phone: (61-3) 59982493
> Fax: (61-3) 59982685
> Email: tomk at crystal-world.com
> Web: www.crystal-world.com
> www.collectorscorner.com.au
>
>
>
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