[meteorite-list] A Call For A New Meteorite List

[Jim Strope]

Al..........

While I certainly agree that the flame wars etc. make this list virtually a 
joke, I do not think a new list would catch on to the point where it would 
replace this list.  It has just been around too long.  I think the answer is 
to fix what we have.

This list should be a comfortable place where we can send new collectors. 
But.......it is not.  For the last couple of years I have NEVER EVER 
recommended this list to a new collector.  And I never will until the BS 
stops.  This is a sad commentary on the present condition of this meteorite 
list.

New collectors are usually pretty happy with their new hobby until they 
stumble upon this mailing list.  Just ask Blaine Reed the feedback he gets 
from his mailorder collectors once they get on line and discover this forum.

I belong to another mailing list which is backpacking related and I tell you 
this..........the crap that goes on here would never be tolerated. 
Offenders are warned once and then banished for life.

THIS LIST NEEDS RULES WITH TEETH!!!!!!!

Jim Strope
421 Fourth Street
Glen Dale, WV  26038

http://www.catchafallingstar.com

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "AL Mitterling" <almitt at kconline.com>
To: <Meteorite-list at meteoritecentral.com>
Sent: Wednesday, January 05, 2005 2:59 PM
Subject: [meteorite-list] A Call For A New Meteorite List


> List,
>
> There has been talk about starting a new meteorite list. One that will be 
> monitored to make sure that topics stay on meteorites, that offensive 
> posts will be removed and the offenders given time off or removed for 
> good. None of the past posts by Bernd and others have been taken seriously 
> and the list continues to spiral down to the lowest denominator of human 
> kind. As mentioned before list brawls hurt collecting. We're all guilty at 
> one time or another of posting off topic. Rather than learning from our 
> mistakes we seem to get better at fighting chasing away potential 
> collectors.
>
> How many out there would welcome such a list? I for one am ready for a 
> change.
>
> --AL Mitterling
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