AW: [meteorite-list] Poll : Online Encyclopedia of Meteorites

[David Weir]

Hello Martin,

Thanks for the kind comments about my site, which will remain free for 
everyone to study. My site is simply my ongoing synopsis of selected 
research being published by the many accomplished meteoriticists, whose 
dedication to this field of science allows anyone with an interest to 
follow the progress of revealing the history of our solar system. It's 
the best front-row seat I could imagine.

I'm sure Pierre-Marie has his own original ideas for his potential 
online Encyclopedia of Meteorites, and I have no desire to expand my 
scope to encompass more than I am now writing on my meteoritestudies 
site, or to enter into any commercial ventures.

I am already familiar with the subscription-based MetBase Library 
continuously edited by Jörn Koblitz (over 30,000 entries I believe), 
which is widely utilized around the world, so I'm not sure what more 
needs to be established in this arena. MetBase is a truly remarkable 
project, and I'm priviledged to have my modest collection entered into 
its extensive database. I do not subscribe to MetBase, but I have seen 
its scope, and I think others on this List might be interested; 
(contact: info at metbase.de).

Regards,
David