Well said Dennis...and thanks G. Nimeck P. Geo.
> On Jan 31, 2021, at 8:40 PM, Dennis Woods via SEGMIN > <[email protected]> wrote: > > All > > I am not sure what everyone else thinks about this latest discussion on > SEGMIN, but I for one find it totally off centre to what the SEGMIN list > server is supposed to be about. What was that now? I don't know. Could it > be ... geophysics? And in particular, mining and mineral exploration > geophysics. I happen to look forward to SEGMIN postings, and learn what > other folk's opinions are on various geophysical topics that are of concern > to me. > > People responding to SEGMIN posts have to realize and understand that "reply" > to a SEGMIN post means reply to everyone in the world who is subscribed to > SEGMIN. Think about it for a second. Do you really want every mineral > exploration geophysicist in the world to read what you are about to say? Or > are you only prompted to respond directly to the postee? If the later, then > send your response just to that person. Don't get the rest of us involved in > a discussion that is better left to other social media sites. > > Realize that "reply" on a list server is the same as "reply to all". > > I like hearing from other mineral exploration geophysicists from around the > world on SEGMIN, on topics of geophysics. (I am growing to like > international Zoom meetings even more!). We are in noble profession. > Particularly as the world evolves to an environmentally cleaner solution to > global energy demands. Because technological and scientific answers to > global problems inevitably requires resources to fuel those answers. And > those resources, which always have to be mined economically, are always > harder to find. > > We mineral exploration geophysicists will always be on the forefront of the > quest to find resources. Certainly nothing will happen without geologist to > understand earth processes, and geochemists to put it in context. But > geophysics, and remote detection of mineral resources in the ground, by > inference or whatever, through the science of physics, is going to play a > huge part in our future. > > Let us us mining and mineral exploration geophysicists on SEGMIN, tackle the > issues of our science, and leave the social commentary to other media. > > Best to all, > > Dennis Woods > > > > At 04:50 PM 31/01/2021, Glenn Wilson via SEGMIN wrote: >> No offense, but that is a pretty weak apology. Citing your rights under the >> US Constitution is professionally irrelevant as the SEGMIN mailing list is >> international. >> >> Glenn >> >> Sent from my iPhone >> >>> On Jan 31, 2021, at 6:37 PM, Ken Witherly via SEGMIN >>> <[email protected]> wrote: >>> >>> Thanks Bob. >>> >>> I felt I had used a powerful image with respect but regret if nevertheless, >>> certain individuals felt aggrieved by the use of this imagery; this was not >>> the intent. >>> >>> As Bob also mentions, the American constitution provides us with rights of >>> freedom of expression which is one of the most important rights I hold as >>> an American citizen. >>> >>> Best/Ken >>> >>> >>> From: SEGMIN <[email protected]> On Behalf Of Robert Ellis >>> via SEGMIN >>> Sent: Sunday, January 31, 2021 5:26 PM >>> To: [email protected] >>> Cc: Robert Ellis <[email protected]> >>> Subject: Re: [SEGMIN] [External] Final Cut >>> >>> I doubt that Ken meant to offend anyone. I will defend Ken having know him >>> for about 40 years and have never seen a slight indication of disrespect >>> for various cultural backgrounds. We are fortunate to live in a country of >>> free speech (for the moment) and everyone from diverse backgrounds need to >>> just lighten up and get a grip. If you are a citizen of the US you are an >>> American. If your not an American please respect our free speech while your >>> here. I'm from Texas and pride of my heritage counters all intended and >>> unintentional jokes about Texans, of which there are many and undoubtedly >>> there now will be more! Bring them on babies. >>> >>> Robert Ellis >>> Ellis Geophysical Consulting Inc. >>> 9528 Xanthos Lane >>> Reno, Nevada 89521 USA >>> Skype: BobEllisEGC >>> If email returned try: [email protected] >>> >>> >>> On Sunday, January 31, 2021, 04:12:37 PM PST, Yaoguo Li via SEGMIN >>> <[email protected] > wrote: >>> >>> Ken, >>> >>> Just to follow up on our email exchange, and to provide a context for my >>> previous email: >>> >>> My reaction has nothing to do with culture or background. It has to do with >>> basic human respect. I don't think you would use an image of a group of >>> gulag prisoners of Soviet era, or a Rwanda genocide scene, for such a "fun" >>> posting, so I wonder why you would use this image in such a way? >>> >>> These are not your proverbial "sacred cows" as you refer to them. What an >>> insult, although I am sure you didn't mean it! You are not pushing the >>> boundaries, nor are you questioning the status quo. You are using an image >>> without the slightest understanding of, or care for, its context. >>> >>> Instead of dismissing someone as being from a different culture, wouldn't >>> pushing one's boundaries include putting some effort in understanding the >>> different cultures and a bit of historical context of things one chooses to >>> use? >>> >>> Sincerely, >>> Yaoguo Li >>> >>> > On Jan 31, 2021, at 4:16 PM, Yaoguo Li <[email protected]> wrote: >>> > >>> > Ken, >>> > >>> > I may appreciate your light hearted approach, but your attempted humorous >>> > use of this image is of poor taste at best and utterly disrespectful on >>> > the other end of the spectrum. I suppose some thinking just doesn't >>> > change! >>> > >>> > Sincerely, >>> > Yaoguo Li >>> > >>> >> On Jan 31, 2021, at 4:06 PM, Ken Witherly via SEGMIN >>> >> <[email protected] > wrote: >>> >> >>> >> Dear Colleagues >>> >> >>> >> I was confronted with three contractors, who for a variety of reasons, >>> >> did not make the deadline. However, their persistent and persuasiveness >>> >> were compelling and like our very brave citizen in Tiananmen Square in >>> >> 1989, their steely resolution won out. >>> >> >>> >> Best/Ken >>> >> >>> '>> Geophysics is often of the greatest value for the questions it >>> >> raises than the answers it provides. >>> >> >>> >> Condor Consulting, Inc >>> >> St. 150-2201 Kipling St. >>> >> Lakewood CO 80215 USA >>> >> T: 303-423-8475 >>> >> >>> >> Condor North Consulting ULC >>> >> 170 - 422 Richards St. >>> >> Vancouver BC Canada V6B 2Z4 >>> >> T: 604-630-8334 >>> '>> >>> >> >>> >> <Grd contractors_2021_rev9.pdf>----------------------- >>> >> SEGMIN community mailing list service ([email protected] ). >>> >> Change your personal options here: >>> >> https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Flists.geosoft.com%2Fmailman%2Foptions%2Fsegmin%2Fygli%2540mines.edu&data=04%7C01%7Cygli%40mines.edu%7C9cd5dbc1cb6d4be38b2508d8c63e4a7b%7C997209e009b346239a4d76afa44a675c%7C0%7C0%7C637477318132468686%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&sdata=qSQwrVpEUlwIlbtOUwuY1vqwdGinx8KrSwA%2FOklxYso%3D&reserved=0 >>> >> >>> >> Colleagues can join here: >>> >> https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Flists.geosoft.com%2Fmailman%2Flistinfo%2Fsegmin&data=04%7C01%7Cygli%40mines.edu%7C9cd5dbc1cb6d4be38b2508d8c63e4a7b%7C997209e009b346239a4d76afa44a675c%7C0%7C0%7C637477318132468686%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&sdata=MkPyebGVshkCUqsQ61%2BI5TFd4gpDtu58nbYnfr1TlNk%3D&reserved=0 >>> >> >>> >> Archives: >>> >> https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Flists.geosoft.com%2Fmailman%2Fprivate%2Fsegmin%2F&data=04%7C01%7Cygli%40mines.edu%7C9cd5dbc1cb6d4be38b2508d8c63e4a7b%7C997209e009b346239a4d76afa44a675c%7C0%7C0%7C637477318132468686%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&sdata=kltomqO8CInFj7MbDLcVvzVa8NinY46ORr4V%2B9EVtzc%3D&reserved=0 >>> >> >>> >>> >>> >> NOTE that <Reply> will reply to all members of the list. >>> >>> ----------------------- >>> SEGMIN community mailing list service ([email protected] ). >>> Change your personal options here: >>> https://lists.geosoft.com/mailman/options/segmin/bellisegc%40sbcglobal.net >>> Colleagues can join here: https://lists.geosoft.com/mailman/listinfo/segmin >>> Archives: https://lists.geosoft.com/mailman/private/segmin/ >>> NOTE that <Reply> will reply to all members of the list. >>> ----------------------- >>> SEGMIN community mailing list service ([email protected]). >>> Change your personal options here: >>> https://lists.geosoft.com/mailman/options/segmin/glenn.a.wilson%40gmail.com >>> Colleagues can join here: https://lists.geosoft.com/mailman/listinfo/segmin >>> Archives: https://lists.geosoft.com/mailman/private/segmin/ >>> NOTE that <Reply> will reply to all members of the list. >> ----------------------- >> SEGMIN community mailing list service ([email protected]). >> Change your personal options here: >> https://lists.geosoft.com/mailman/options/segmin/dennis.woods%40discogeo.com >> Colleagues can join here: https://lists.geosoft.com/mailman/listinfo/segmin >> Archives: https://lists.geosoft.com/mailman/private/segmin/ >> NOTE that <Reply> will reply to all members of the list. > > > > This email has been checked for viruses by Avast antivirus software. > www.avast.com > > > ----------------------- > SEGMIN community mailing list service ([email protected]). > Change your personal options here: > https://lists.geosoft.com/mailman/options/segmin/grant.nimeck%40gmail.com > Colleagues can join here: https://lists.geosoft.com/mailman/listinfo/segmin > Archives: https://lists.geosoft.com/mailman/private/segmin/ > NOTE that <Reply> will reply to all members of the list.
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