[meteorite-list] Unprofessionalism

[Meteorites USA]

In regards to the loss of respect I am referring to, I would like to 
clarify something. I still respect all hunters, collectors, scientists 
and enthusiasts on this list just as I do on other lists I am a member 
of. I'm not above admitting that maybe I was a bit too harsh in that 
statement. The ones I am referring to simply lose some hero points 
because of the tirades.

I very highly respect the "anyone" who puts in the hours or research, 
field work, and the compiling of the data it takes to be successful in 
this business, especially when they are successful. When there are 
personal attacks publicly on-list this effect all of us because they 
become a reflection on the meteorite community to new comers and the media.

That's all I have to say on this...

-- 
Regards,
Eric Wichman
Meteorites USA



Paul G. Spears wrote:
> Well said, Eric.  I was so impressed with the posts I read for the first two
> months I was on the List.  The last two weeks have completely erased my
> respect for those who have conducted the most egotistical, immature and
> unprofessional smear attacks against list members.  If they cannot control
> their egos and testosterone and have to fight, they should "take it
> outside."  I do not want my friends to think I am like that.  Other forums
> restrict such conduct, and so should the List.
> Regards,
> Paul   
>