paleonet Getting back on topic

["James Mahaffy" <Mahaffy@xxxxxxxxx>]

Folks,

 

I have always appreciated the fact that paleonet is one of the best lists for staying on topic, but lately folks have seen to have lost some of their hesitation in posting off topic.

 

We probably do need to occasionally vent feelings about religious groups that seem to be attacking the science we love (and have some other including myself - giving a bit of the other side).  But to continue this too long will ruin the usefulness of the reputation of a list that usually keeps on topic.

 

I think we have said enough on US politics and the religious right.  Lets talk about musk oxen, pliosaurids [or what ever fossils others are working on] and get a bit more on topic.  We don't want to be like other lists that forbid talking about Creationists [of the flood model variety].  Let just say that, in my opinion, we have enough range of strong opinions so lets get back to fossils.

 

Remember replies to posts to paleonet go back to the list and we don't need a flurry of replies to me going back on the list.

 

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