paleonet Paleonet , teaching Science, creacionism and SPAM

[patricio@xxxxxxxxxx]

Dear Paleoneters,

Paleonet is becoming a list on the social abuse of creacionists. This 
subject is concerning mainly to our US colleagues. The 
palaeontologists from the old Europe almost forgot this discussions 
about one century ago (much much recent however was in the Spanish 
history, believe me).

What I am suggesting is that people interested in the social problems 
of creacionism (pro- or contra-), should subscribe to a list about 
that (or create it).  I understand that certain creacionism threads 
could be of interest for the palaeontologists however, Paleonet is 
beginig to be SPAM-ed with such creacionism threads.

Palaeontologists asking for new research ideas, methods not weel known 
on fossil preparation, difficult to find bibliography, research 
doubts, the contact e-mail of a missing colleague, press releases, 
notes on meetings or simply asking for help are becoming a clear 
minory in Paleonet.

Thanks,

Patricio Dominguez

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Patricio DOMINGUEZ
Depto. Paleontología, Universidad Complutense de
Madrid
28040 Madrid, Spain
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