[meteorite-list] Matters Arising(Real or Fake)

[Shawn Alan]

Dear List,
 
I see people have valid points on their take on GUNS. We all come from different walks of life, we have our own experiences, and from this image it shows. As to say the image does not relate to meteorites is false for the mere fact meteorites are present in the image. Also this image is posted while The Tucson Mineral and Gem show is taking place. Take that in consideration and one might infer that this issue could take place with deals in their hotel rooms. If this images was done a few months before or after the Mineral and Gem show I would ask questions of way. 
 
But I can draw a hypotheses from the image which could suggest that meteorites are a high commodities and this situation could arise with anyone dealing with meteorite in their hotel room in Tucson. Lastly is the gun real or fake?


 
Shawn Alan 
 
[meteorite-list] Matters Arising
Peter Davidson P.Davidson at nms.ac.uk 
Wed Feb 3 04:19:52 EST 2010 


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Dear Listees 

I have been a member of this list now for less than a year. In that time I have seen some almighty stushies (Scots word meaning rumpus or row) and debates as well as a mountain of information and the forging of some great new friendships. 

However the recent postings on guns and arms has seriously depressed and angered me, and if anything has come close to forcing me off the list, it is this. I never thought I would see the day when I would be sharing correspondence with "hicks" and "rednecks" or NRA sycophants and apologists. 

Anne (Black) I salute you. Your simple, straightforward words are my only comfort. :-( 

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Erik Fisler erikfwebb at msn.com 
Wed Feb 3 08:54:14 EST 2010 


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Anyone who owns a fire arm must be a hick or redneck.  Nice one!  So 
clear, we didn't even have to assume what you meant.  It must be a 
terrible burden to "share correspondence" with them.   

I don't like when dealers gang up on each other, then again I do NOT read the threads when they do.  

A possible solution Peter is that you can click delete the ones in your inbox related to that thread. 
OR if you read from the website, do not click on the links that follow 
the post that has a topic that might potentially ruffle your feathers.  
This might be a mature solution. I do not want to force anything on you or take away your right to post what you want to post. 

Also: 
Next time you feel the need to announce something like this, try to model it something along the lines of this: 

Dear Listees 

I do not like the debate on guns. Bye. 

-Peter 

All I'm trying to point out is that your current style of writing makes you look like a sissy and a jerk. 
First you take a jab that gun owners are rednecks etc.. 
Then mention that you are so scared that you must be comforted by a grown woman. 
I seriously doubt either of those are true.  

What you said in text is not what you meant.  The underhand message is bluntly rude. 
I would not want anyone to post saying "I never thought I would see the day when I would be sharing correspondence with 'pussies'". 

I look forward to seeing your posts on the list, and I don't mean posts like this one. 

[Erik] 


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bernd.pauli at paulinet.de bernd.pauli at paulinet.de 
Wed Feb 3 11:56:37 EST 2010 


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Hello Folks, 

Last year, in Ensisheim 2009, I had the pleasure and the honor of meeting 
and talking to Peter and I can assure you that he is an extremely friendly, 
gentle person, a true gentleman. With utmost regret would I want to see 
him leave the list! 

He doesn't need anyone's help to make his point. He only mentions Anne 
because she already stated quite clearly that such pictures should not be 
presented on this list - they have nothing to do with meteorites. 

What Anne (who is, as most of you know, a native of France) and Peter 
state is what and how most Europeans here feel about guns and weapons: 
they are not toys! 

We should also be aware of those "subtle" differences between British and 
American English. Maybe it's the different usage of certain words on both 
sides of the Big Pond that caused this nasty situation. 

I am absolutely sure Peter did not intend to attack people as individuals. His 
post was aimed at the light-headed way they fooled around with guns. Do not 
forget that it is not only adults who see these pics. It's also children who might 
feel like having to point a gun, maybe "only"an airgun, right at their friend's face! 

Best wishes, 

Bernd 

 
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David Pensenstadler dfpens01 at yahoo.com 
Wed Feb 3 13:49:41 EST 2010 


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I also think the Pic of the Day photos were in bad taste. I also own guns but would never think of taking or posting a picture like the ones shown. 

Dave