this from Ralph Jordan, many years ago
Subject: RE: morality of collecting
From: GUEST,Ralphie - PM
Date: 03 Jun 07 - 04:08 AM

Happy Sunday everybody.
Just a few points.
Interestingly, Joe Offer has closed the Phoebus thread. I wonder who it was that asked him to do that?
Hardly surprising I suppose. This whole sorry saga must make strange reading to our friends across the pond. And the vitriol released in that thread (inc me, Mea Culpa) Has obfuscated the very deep feelings felt by a lot of us Brits over this affair.
Malcolm. (and John Adams hi!)
Thanks for your input, It's really good to know that the rights to some of the rarest recordings remain safe.

It would be wonderful if this collection of recordings could be made available.

Messrs Howson, Hall, Stradling, Engle.
I would be happy to help in the process.

Mr Greenhaus.

From what I know, you have been absolutely clear about your dealings "With the Trade"
Of course, you are running a business, no problem.
You deal with whoever approaches you, in your own way.
But, as has been stated many times, this isn't about money.
I know that you have been squeaky clean in your dealings with Julia Jones (Mollie Music). And I salute you for that.
It's wonderful that these compilations of Nics work are available in the US.
But, what a shame that the original recordings of the first 4 albums are being sneakily put out, (a sort of, meet you in the car park, and I'll slip you a copy, sort of way)
I just find it very sad.
Everbody else, Thanks for your input, but lets just stay with the facts, and stop sniping at each other.
Oxygen of Publicity
Great phrase, but it can turn round and bite you, if you're not careful.
Joe can close as many threads as he likes, but, sadly this topic (sic) won't go away, (I really wish it would)
Have a nice day

Ralph