>I never cease to be amazed at the unprofessional responses made to this >list. Is no one allowed to make a mistake anymore? It is far too easy, in >this medium, to disregard professional courtesy and opt for so-called >sarcasm/humor. I, for one, hope this is not becoming a lasting trend. > >Sincerely, >Bill Stirrat > Hear, hear! The useful response is one that says, "Here are some other things it could be and here's how to test for them." Are we all that fearful for our livelihood and our professions that we have to draw these lines...if you're not a conservator, don't try to clean anything; if you're not a curator, stick to registering objects, etc? Let's try to be a little more understanding and helpful here, folks. Ivy Fleck Strickler Phone 215-895-1637 Drexel University Fax 215-895-4917 Nesbitt College of Design Arts [log in to unmask] Philadelphia, PA 19104 "Never forget that life is like a Fellini movie, and you're getting to see it for free."