[meteorite-list] Bogus Specimens, IMCA membership, and honesty issues.

From: Michael Fowler <mqfowler_at_meteoritecentral.com>
Date: Mon, 09 May 2011 10:55:08 -0500
Message-ID: <3402FD27-972A-4D22-A14B-F2CD17E49A8A_at_mac.com>

> Hi Elizabeth and List,
>
> Before I say anything - everyone here should thank Jason Utas for
> investigating and exposing this fraud on his own time with his own
> money. He did not have to do that, but he did so because he cares
> about meteorites and honor. Microprobe results do not lie. My hat is
> off to you sir.

> ........
>
> Best regards,
>
> MikeG

I too wanted to thank Jason Utas for undertaking what could be a thankless task.

I've read Jason's posts over the years, and have observed that he has a keen eye, and is very informed in his meteorite comments.

His are one of a handful of posters to the meteorite list that I always read.

I think the time and effort he spent on this benefited the whole collecting community. Where would we be if he hadn't spoken up?

One thing for sure, fraudsters never stop with just one fraud.

Mike Fowler
Chicago
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Received on Mon 09 May 2011 11:55:08 AM PDT