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You are quite correct in concluding that you have stepped into the middle
of a controversy.  However, I believe that it would be a disservice to a
group that has done some incredible work if you allow a misunderstanding
(if indeed this is a misunderstanding and not a ploy) to prevent giving
credit where it is due.

You should know that over the last couple of years the WKPP and some of its
members have been subjected to numerous attacks which have included
anonymous and faked emails to employers, sponsors, and public forums.  In
addition to an email smear campaign, there have been articles published
that could be interpreted as giving credit for WKPP accomplishments to
competing groups. With this history I assume you can understand why there
is a tendency to be somewhat defensive.

If you have any doubts about the magnitude of the work done by the WKPP, do
a little research on diving records in the last few years and compare them
to the dives done in the last year by the WKPP.  If you are truly an author
you should have no trouble locating this information and the numbers should
prove interesting.



At 06:02 PM 12/31/98 -0500, you wrote:
>
>
><< Subj:	Deep Cave Exploration
> Date:	98-12-31 14:23:58 EST
> From:	DIVEREC
> To:	cavers@cavers.com
> CC:	jjcave@ib*.ne*
> 
> Several days ago I made a request for information concerning the subject of
>underwater cave exploration. 
> In my endeavour I received replies that made me aware that I had stepped
into
>the middle of some conflict. In an effort to avoid legal problems as well as
>to be fair to all who partake in the field of underwater cave exploration, I
>seem to have made several enemies. In addition I have unduly undulated and or
>caused grief to several people. 
> To those whom I have offended and caused unerring blight as by my lack of
>professionalism,  I do here by proclaim my most sincere apologies.
> As a result of what has transpired over the past several days, any
mention to
>underwater cave exploration that shall appear in one or both books shall not
>be specific as to organizations or accomplishments of same. Probably only
>something to the effect that "Man has ventured miles into the still unknown
>depths or limits of the submerged underworld" With a drawing of a cave diver
>using the equipment needed for such an undertaking.
> 
> Again my most sincere and humble apologies,
> Eric Carter >>
>
>From: DIVEREC@ao*.co*
>Return-path: <DIVEREC@ao*.co*>
>To: caver@ca*.co*
>Cc: jjcave@ib*.ne*
>Subject: Deep Cave Exploration
>Date: Thu, 31 Dec 1998 14:23:58 EST
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>Several days ago I made a request for information concerning the subject of
>underwater cave exploration. 
>In my endeavour I received replies that made me aware that I had stepped into
>the middle of some conflict. In an effort to avoid legal problems as well as
>to be fair to all who partake in the field of underwater cave exploration, I
>seem to have made several enemies. In addition I have unduly undulated and or
>caused grief to several people. 
>To those whom I have offended and caused unerring blight as by my lack of
>professionalism,  I do here by proclaim my most sincere apologies.
>As a result of what has transpired over the past several days, any mention to
>underwater cave exploration that shall appear in one or both books shall not
>be specific as to organizations or accomplishments of same. Probably only
>something to the effect that "Man has ventured miles into the still unknown
>depths or limits of the submerged underworld" With a drawing of a cave diver
>using the equipment needed for such an undertaking.
>
>Again my most sincere and humble apologies,
>Eric Carter
> 

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