[meteorite-list] New York Times Article

[Richard Montgomery]

Hi Listoids...

The NYT get's way too much credibility.  Responding to their tactics merely 
feeds their fire.  I think they did it to bait the whole concept of private 
property meteorite ownership, having found a 'non-political' way to 
demagogue entrepeneurism (my opinion, of course.)

This is mis-information media vs. one of the most pristine entities of all 
time.  It's almost as if they are squealing-giddy because they think they've 
discovered an Achillies heel in a relatively unknown synergistic phenomenon, 
(excuse my spelling)...and feel that perhaps a wedge can be driven between 
academics and private enterprise.  Obviously, they don't know crap about it, 
or in the least with whom they are dealing.

My point, is, not to over-react to a non-credible source.

When an idiot wants to make a fool of himself, often it's best to stand back 
and watch.  The NYT is losing readership and credibility every time they try 
to be relevent.

-Richard Montgomery



---- Original Message ----- 
From: "Brian Cox" <searchingforfun at sbcglobal.net>
To: "Meteorite-list" <meteorite-list at meteoritecentral.com>
Sent: Wednesday, April 06, 2011 8:07 AM
Subject: Re: [meteorite-list] New York Times Article


> Dirk and list,
>
> I think our best Media Face at this time certainly seems to be Geoff and 
> Steve. Steve and Geoff do you think your producers would be able to fit a 
> segment into your next show that deals with this perception of the 
> Meteorite Community or even just a quick spot that states this is a 
> legitimate hobby and that we are hard working honest people that love 
> meteorites or something outstanding that would help to turn what this 
> article had done into a positive view of us.
>
> I don't think this can wait much longer and needs to be addressed 
> immediately. It would be a shame for this negative image to be spread out 
> there in the world and that we're more than helpful in this hobby in 
> assisting the scientific community and I think the sooner it's dealt with 
> and squashed the better. My fear is that if we don't do something that bad 
> stories and rumors will fly. If you guys are able to possibly even just 
> add on a 30 second spot at the beginning or end of any of your reruns that 
> it would help you guys and help all of us greatly.
>
> We definitely need good publicity and I don't want to put you guys on the 
> spot and I know it's a lot to ask but if you could get your producers and 
> the network to work something in I definitely feel that in the long run it 
> would be great publicity for your show and would make sure you keep the 
> viewers you have and hopefully bring in new viewers.
>
> All the best to everyone.
>
> Brian
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