Matt Emery

[wguffey]

Good Evening Forum Members

I am new to this group but, given the series of events that have recently transpired between Mr. Emery and Mr. Lang, I felt compelled (in the spirit of honesty and integrity) to weigh in on the issue.

I have maintained an active dialog with Mr. Lang for approximately two years, regarding his hard work and experimental efforts to expand upon Mr. Leedskalnin's work and provide broader-based theories for practical use.  In this regard -and based on our communications- it is my opinion and perspective that (for reasons known only to Mr. Emery) he attempted to take credit for the work of Mr. Lang.  Mr. Depew's comments appear to support this position as well.

In the spirit of conciliation I hope the two of you will work to salvage what, at one time, appeared to be a relationship of mutual trust.  However, regardless of outcomes I believe, Mr. Emery, that you should apologize to Mr. Lang and make an honest admission that your actions were at least, partially, geared towards taking much credit for work that was -by far- not yours alone.

I know this will be difficult for you to do, however, I know I will certainly admire and respect your effort to set the record straight.  Moreover, I would also be inclined to forgive and forget the mistake in judgement; as temptation to "grab the headline" when dealing with lofty concepts is an issue with which many of us have wrestled at some point in our lives.

Mostly for benefit of yourself...but for the benefit of all members of this important forum, I hope you will have the courage to "do the right thing" and that all who have invested time and energy in this effort can salvage your relationships.  Go forward.  And contribute what you had hoped to contribute to humankind.

William B. Guffey
March 1, 2008     

[Matt Emery]

See final post below

[Matt Emery]

Dear Mr. Guffey,

I do think you have some real vailid points, however, clearly you lack the courage of your own convictions.

[Matt Emery]

See final post below

[wguffey]

Dear Mr. Emery

Thank you for your kind reply.  I admire and respect your willingness to step up and accept responsibility for what appeared to be a unilateral decision.

Regarding, your suggestion about making the documents available for all, I believe any decisions regarding how and when to publish the work product produced to-date should be made by the active particpants in the project...with due credit for roles and responsibilities.

With this thought in mind, however, I believe it is in the best interests of "all" for the notes to be compiled, consolidated and presented in the standard to which the primary authors aspire...and distributed via whatever channel(s) they deem most appropriate.  Speaking for myself, I would much prefer to read a finished novel than a draft.

Thank you, again, for your forthright comments.  I have no further input on this matter and wish each of you well in this and all life endeavors.  I shall look forward to reviewing the information in final form when it is ultimately released. 


William B. Guffey