Among the pleasures that I enjoy from my subscription to FISH-ECOLOGY is
the professional respect that is accorded all postings.  I'm mystified as
to why someone could find a simple request for an article to be
(apparently) offensive.  Now, I don't know what resources the colleague
in Australia has at his disposal, but isn't it possible that he was
thinking that his request would attract the attention of like-minded
researchers?  I find the greatest utility of servers such as FISH-ECOLOGY
is that they facilitate interactions and introductions among people all
over this planet.  Interaction that is usually available only at major
international symposia.
 
We all should retain a level of civility in dealing with innocent
requests.  Reacting with disdain only serves to suppress the exchange
of information and knowledge.
 
Best regards,
Brian Bigler
Seattle, Washington