Thanks for the clarification.
 
Marlo
 
Douglas Nolen Shelton wrote:
 
> In a message dated 3/14/99 8:49:38 AM Central Standard Time, [log in to unmask]
> writes:
>
> > I am most interested in your reply.  I would appreciate a little more
> > elaboration on what you mean
> >  by "original research stolen" in the context of transmitting material over
> > the net.
>
> Marlo,
>         I apologize for the delay in answering this thread.  I have been out of town
> attending a symposium of the newly formed Freshwater Mollusk Conservation
> Society in Chattanooga, Tennessee.  The schedule left little time for
> answering email, etc.  When I referred to "original research stolen" I did not
> mean to infer that this had occurred on the net.  This occurred when I was a
> mere student.  My research was stolen by another student and used as partial
> fulfillment for his graduate degree.  I simply meant to imply that I
> understand the desire of those who wish to protect their copyright.  I am
> older and somewhat wiser now and tend to be cautious of those who appear "too
> interested" in my research.
>
> Doug Shelton
> Alabama Malacological Research Center
> 2370-G Hillcrest Raod #236
> Mobile, AL 36695  USA