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Re: Open Leter

FWIW, I agree with Michael and Geoff.  Temporary suspension, with
increasing time penalties, and 'reasonable' advertising.  

I enjoy/learn a great deal from the various sites, commercial types
included, that are posted to this list.  I'd hate to see it get B O R I N
G!

Linda
Laguna, NM
 
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> From: Michael Blood 
> To: Meteorite Newsletter 
> Cc: test 
> Subject: Open Leter
> Date: Wednesday, June 24, 1998 4:31 PM
> 
> Dear Art,
> 	I am writing you via the list because I believe other members MAY want
> to make themselves heard on some of these matters, and, partly, because
> your comment about the "...responses so far..."
> imply an interest on your part as to what the general desires of the
> group are.
> 	I certainly do not mind temporary removal of individuals making boors
> of themselves, however, I must admit to some surprise at the following:
> +"you already know who you are" 
> 	Since they have ALREADY been removed, how do they get this message? (I
> assume you emailed them directly, but this comment was on the list,
> itself - a bit confusing.
> + I do hope removal is TEMPORARY - perhaps a "standard" 30 days for the
> first time, 90 days the second time, 180 days the 3rd time (and
> perminant, if somebody just doesn't get it after 3 times)
> +I was substantially concerned about your comments regarding anyone
> posting a  "blatent advertisement." Personally, I have attempted to
> limit myself to mentioning 1) new stock 2) that has been a recent topic
> on the list & 3) offering SOME degree of discount to list members.
> Others whom I have not minded "advertizing" include dealers doing the
> same and all non dealers, regardless, but especially when they have
> something that has been of interest to the readership and/or are
> offering a "below market" price. While I have been less than thrilled
> with other dealers who have just periodically promoted their specimens
> or web sites, even that did not completely disgust me. 
> 	Perhaps you would be interested in what other members think about
> dealers, collectors or whomever, mentioning specimens for sale - what
> circumstances do they consider "acceptable" (or even desirable) and what
> circumstances do they consider distasteful, or even offensive.
> +I was surprized to hear from (read, actually) one of the "top 3" on my
> own "list" of "masters of boredom." Since you used the word, "several,"
> I assume more than two were removed. But, it is your list & "2 outa 3
> ain't bad,"  as they say. (Though, I am mystified who could POSSIBLY
> have been considered a greater contender for the "3rd slot")
> 	Again, thank you for maintaining this list for all of us to enjoy, Art.
> I do hope others will comment on what they consider
> desirable/undesirable in terms of "advertizing" and/or any other aspect
> of keeping 2 or 3 individuals from flooding the system with petty
> bickering, nitpicking and/or name calling.
> 	Best wishes, Michael
>