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