Another sad day! Seems with every new there is a loss that never is duplicated
in the new
On Monday, January 5, 2026 at 12:13:23 PM PST, Michael Gilmer via
Meteorite-list <[email protected]> wrote:
Is anyone else really bummed out by this? This blows harder than the
Chelyabinsk shockwave.
I don't think the world is better off in the age of social media. The USENET
was a wild wild west and Yahoo Groups were hit and miss, but at least they
weren't nakedly dominated by gazillionaire broligarchs. You posted something
and everyone saw it. If this was Facebook, the algorithm would hide this reply
from most of you because I didn't pay money to sponsor it or boost it's
visibility. Art didn't do this to get rich and control the discourse. He did it
out of passion for meteorites and the community. That will be lost now and
nothing on Facebook or TikTok can replace it.
So, will noone come to the aid of the widow's son and step up to continue the
Meteorite List or has the age of old-fashioned mailing lists finally come to an
end?
Thanks for all of your work Art. The meteorite world was better because of this
list.
All discussions of meteorites are hereby suspended until further notice ...
MikeG (listee since 2008)
On Tue, Dec 16, 2025 at 5:10 PM John Lutzon via Meteorite-list
<[email protected]> wrote:
Art,
I thank you, salute you and your team for all you have contributed to the
meteorite community for so long.
My best to Family.
John Lutzon
> On 12/16/2025 2:24 PM EST Art Jones via Meteorite-list
> <[email protected]> wrote:
>
>
> Dear List Members,
>
> After nearly 30 years, the Meteorite List will be shutting down on January
> 6th.
>
> When this list started, online communities for meteorite enthusiasts were
> rare. Over the decades, it's connected collectors, hunters, researchers, and
> curious newcomers from around the world. The conversations, finds, and
> knowledge shared here have been remarkable.
>
> Times change, and the ways we connect have evolved. While this chapter is
> ending, I hope the friendships and connections made here continue.
>
> The archives will remain available at www.meteorite-list-archives.com
> (http://www.meteorite-list-archives.com) for anyone who wants to revisit past
> discussions. They are a few months behind but will be synched up shortly.
>
> Thank you to everyone who contributed over the years—whether you've been here
> since the beginning or joined recently.
>
> See you out in the fields,
>
> Art Jones
>
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