(meteorobs) End of Off Topic discussion

[daniela daniela]

Thank you Eric for expressing so eloquently and tactfully our
thoughts. We should all thank Dirk for his tireless effort with the
website, and it seems to me that the subject is entirely on-topic. If
we don't find some websites or some list posts to suit our taste,
skipping them is more elegant than posting a tirade.

On Mon, Oct 17, 2011 at 11:11 PM, Eric Wichman <eric at meteoritesusa.com> wrote:
> I concur with Count Deiro on this one. Dirk's site has lots of good
> information. It takes a lot of time and effort to compile that kind of
> information.
>
> For Wayne to have a problem with Green Fireballs, and try to disallow the
> posting of that topic is not very professional and at the very least seems
> biased against Dirk's opinions, website and links. Everyone on this list has
> a right to express themselves and their opinions without fear of reprisal by
> list owners or moderators.
>
> As for the topic of Green Fireballs, this is a completely relevant topic to
> this list, and I see no reason whatsoever that Dirk's links and threads
> regarding this subject not to be allowed.
>
> Wayne, a word of unsolicited advice... Back up, and check yourself. Your
> attitude and bias toward Dirk is obvious to all list members, don't let that
> cloud your judgement on this issue.
>
> Regards,
> Eric
>
>
> On 10/17/2011 1:13 PM, Count Deiro wrote:
>
> Dear Wayne,
>
> I would like to put in a word for continuing to allow a link to Dirk's site
> in his posts . I, for one, find it to be the best site to get a
> comprehensive look at all that is avialable from the different posts
> regarding current falls. He isn't selling anything and his work is a labor
> of love that is used and appreciated by many.
>
> Sincerely,
>
> Count Deiro
>
>
>
> ----Original Message-----
> From: Eric Wichman
> Sent: Oct 17, 2011 1:02 PM
> To: meteorobs at meteorobs.org
> Subject: Re: (meteorobs) End of Off Topic discussion
>
> Wayne, Who are you to the list? Are you the appointed moderator? If you're
> not the list Admin or the list Owner, who gives you the right to dictate the
> rules? Are you acting on behalf of the list owner or the list admin?
>
> Eric
>
>
>
> On 10/17/2011 12:38 PM, Wayne Hally wrote:
>
> Ok folks, this has gone on long enough.
>
>
>
> The purpose of the meteorobs maillist is to discuss meteors and meteor
> showers. Lately, we seem to have forgotten that. Myself included.
>
>
>
> The Orionids are coming up, the Taurids are active, then after that the
> Leonids, Geminids, and Quadrantids.
>
>
>
> The Draconids provided a fine outburst in Europe.
>
>
>
> Time to focus on the subject.
>
>
>
> Any “Green Fireball” discussions do not belong on this list.
>
>
>
> Take it to e mail.
>
>
>
> Dirk, you may make announcements about fireball events (as can anyone), but
> links to your site will no longer be permitted.
>
>
>
> Green fireball discussions also do not belong here. Take it to e mail, or
> find another forum to discuss the issue.
>
>
>
> Violate these warnings at your own peril.
>
>
>
> Now, let me state, I am NOT the list owner or administrator, but I am the
> only elf on duty. So for the time being (and he’s  large and surly creature)
> my statement is the rulez.
>
>
>
> If you disagree with my decision, please take it up with Lew, the list
> owner. He can be contacted by accessing the last link at the end of every
> message. Good Luck.
>
>
>
> Wayne
>
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