Re: paleonet superiority!

[Peter Roopnarine <proopnarine@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Well, perhaps that is a way to build a reputation, but it is hardly a 
"good way". If an individual experiences this problem, the simple 
solution is to contact the institution at which the offending 
professional works. You should not assume a priori that any professional 
subterfuge underlies such neglectful behaviour. Workers sometimes are 
simply too busy and disorganized to pay proper attention to what 
generally amounts to "a favour". A little prompting from their 
institution will usually get the matter settled. It is my impression 
that the professional paleontological community appreciates the amateur 
collectors a great deal and such behaviour is neither common nor 
condoned. (correct me if I am mistaken).

-- 
Dr. Peter D. Roopnarine, Chair, Asst. Curator
Department of Invertebrate Zoology & Geology
California Academy of Sciences
Golden Gate Park
San Francisco CA 94118-4599

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