[meteorite-list] Important Admin Message - Farewell to the Meteorite List

[Michael Gilmer]

Is anyone else really bummed out by this? This blows harder than the
Chelyabinsk shockwave.

I don't think the world is better off in the age of social media. The
USENET was a wild wild west and Yahoo Groups were hit and miss, but at
least they weren't nakedly dominated by gazillionaire broligarchs. You
posted something and everyone saw it. If this was Facebook, the algorithm
would hide this reply from most of you because I didn't pay money to
sponsor it or boost it's visibility. Art didn't do this to get rich and
control the discourse. He did it out of passion for meteorites and the
community. That will be lost now and nothing on Facebook or TikTok can
replace it.

So, will noone come to the aid of the widow's son and step up to continue
the Meteorite List or has the age of old-fashioned mailing lists finally
come to an end?

Thanks for all of your work Art. The meteorite world was better because of
this list.

All discussions of meteorites are hereby suspended until further notice ...

MikeG (listee since 2008)


On Tue, Dec 16, 2025 at 5:10 PM John Lutzon via Meteorite-list <
meteorite-list at meteoritecentral.com> wrote:

> Art,
> I thank you, salute you and your team for all you have contributed to the
> meteorite community for so long.
> My best to Family.
> John Lutzon
>
> > On 12/16/2025 2:24 PM EST Art Jones via Meteorite-list <
> meteorite-list at meteoritecentral.com> wrote:
> >
> >
> > Dear List Members,
> >
> > After nearly 30 years, the Meteorite List will be shutting down on
> January 6th.
> >
> > When this list started, online communities for meteorite enthusiasts
> were rare. Over the decades, it's connected collectors, hunters,
> researchers, and curious newcomers from around the world. The
> conversations, finds, and knowledge shared here have been remarkable.
> >
> > Times change, and the ways we connect have evolved. While this chapter
> is ending, I hope the friendships and connections made here continue.
> >
> > The archives will remain available at www.meteorite-list-archives.com (
> http://www.meteorite-list-archives.com) for anyone who wants to revisit
> past discussions. They are a few months behind but will be synched up
> shortly.
> >
> > Thank you to everyone who contributed over the years—whether you've been
> here since the beginning or joined recently.
> >
> > See you out in the fields,
> >
> > Art Jones
> >
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