[meteorite-list] Response re List behavior

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Hi Gregory,
	Yes, of course you are correct. Your last sentence, above, is crucial,
however.
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> We've all had no problem mentioning and criticizing a certain dealer 
> in Connecticut, in fact you've been particularly vocal about that, 
> Michael..... 
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	If you are referring to the convicted meteorite thief (I don't know
where he lives - nore do I want to), I admit I have very critical of
that BEHAVIOR, and I have stated opinions about relating to any dealer
(or collector) who is CONVICTED OF THEFT OF METEORITES FROM A MUSEUM. 
I have written at length of how this creates a tremendous threat to the 
delicate relationship between the private sectors and the scientific 
sectors of the meteorite community.
	The BEHAVIOR sucks BIG TIME, and the ramifications are emense.   
	I consider this crucial in civilized dialog, however: I never 
declare someone else's motivation. I don't call anyone names. In 
fact, in this particular instance I did not even mention by name, 
a single party. 
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> I have absolutely no idea who's right and wrong in all this bizarre 
> NWA/Sahara business, but I DO know that honesty and integrity 
> (and the lack thereof) are serious issues in the meteorite world, 
> and shining the light of day into dark corners is always a good 
> thing, even if it gets a little edgy in the process.
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 	As always, Gregory, it is a pleasure to hear your perspective
and any differances we have in our take on this issue in no way 
detracts from our relationship. That is because we respect one
another. The fact we also LIKE one another, is not really the basis
of our ability to communicate in a productive and civilized manor.
	The real basis is respectfulness. If everyone on this list were to 
conduct their communications with the respect we show one 
another, there would be no problem, regardless of the issue. 
	Furthermore, this is not something I have "more say" in than
anyone else. I just know we have lost GOOD CONTRIBUTORS to
this list in the past over this recurring dynamic, and I do not want
to see that happen again, so, I state my position.  
	"Edgy" is fine, at least in my opinion. However, do be aware 
how QUICKLY dialog degenrates into declarations of motivations 
of others, mind reading, then, invariably, name calling and all 
mannor of mud slinging.  
	Again, your initial statement is crucial: "As long as the discourse 
is essentially civil....."  
	With that, I could not agree more.
	Best wishes, Michael