I think any reference is acceptable as long as the reader is made aware
of its context. That is, if it's an INTERNET message, say that it's an
INTERNET message (or personal communication) and the reader can judge its
validity for themselves
Charles R Ewen Associate Professor
East Carolina University
Anthropology
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