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.
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