[meteorite-list] Open Letter to Brad Andes of Meteor CraterEnterprises

[Michael Gilmer]

Hi listees and Mr. Andes -

I have to agree with Mark here.  Mr. Andes words caught me bright
and early in the morning before my coffee kicked in, and I was
feeling pissy.  I really should put a lock on my keyboard early in
the morning. 

I apologize to the list and to Mr. Andes for my harsh choice of
words.  I stand by the underlying message and sentiment of my
letter, but I regret my choice of harsh words.  In hindsight, I
could have expressed my displeasure in a more tasteful way.

Regards,

MikeG




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Michael Gilmer (Louisiana, USA)
Member of the Meteoritical Society.
Member of the Bayou Region Stargazers Network.
Websites - http://www.galactic-stone.com and http://www.glassthrower.com
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--- On Thu, 3/12/09, Mark Langenfeld <mlangen at execpc.com> wrote:

> From: Mark Langenfeld <mlangen at execpc.com>
> Subject: Re: [meteorite-list] Open Letter to Brad Andes of Meteor CraterEnterprises
> To: michael_w_gilmer at yahoo.com
> Date: Thursday, March 12, 2009, 9:57 AM
> Michael:
> 
> I can tell you feel strongly about this, and I fully
> understand why.  But, 
> your overwrought diatribe does collectors no more favors
> than did Mr. Andes 
> poorly chosen words.  In fact, I think it stands to make
> things even worse.
> 
> I am very sorry you chose to send it.
> 
> Not necessarily "more sophisticated,"  but
> cringing nonetheless ...
> 
> Mark Langenfeld
> 
>