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

[David Freeman]

I vote for Jim's view.     Fixing good wheels is better than reinventing 
them.

Dave F.


Jim Strope wrote:

> 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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