[meteorite-list] RE : My Meteor Crater rant this morning on the list

[Michael Gilmer]

Hi List,

After fielding several private emails regarding my diabtribe this
morning, I want to emphasize that I regret the way I expressed 
myself.  This is not the first time I have put my considerable
foot in my gaping mouth, and I hope it will be the last.  After
this experience, I pledge to control my pissiness.

1) I will step away from the keyboard
2) Take a deep breath
3) Rethink my words carefully before hitting "Send"

Before anyone judges me too harshly (as I did Mr. Andes), please
understand my heart was in the right place, even if my mind was
being a jerk.  I think meteorite collectors get a bad rap in the
scientific community and I only hope that my pissy rant did not
further damage the image of meteorite collectors.  If that is
the case, I sincerely apologize to everyone on the behalf of
collectors and I take 100% full blame and responsibility for my
harsh words.  

Best regards,

MikeG (meteorite-collecting jerk)

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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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