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<DIV>Dear Marcus and FIS Colleagues,</DIV>
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<DIV>I am writing this letter on behalf of FIS Steering Committee .</DIV>
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<DIV>During the past weeks we had an extraordinary situation in our mailing list
caused by some not so polite expressions.</DIV>
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<DIV>As we have seen, Marcus was hurt by a disparaging remarks in the
review of his paper. </DIV>
<DIV>It is understandable and we want to express our apologies to Marcus.</DIV>
<DIV>In the same time, we expect the same about very strong words in the Marcus'
letter.</DIV>
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<DIV>The decision of FIS Steering Committee is to permit Marcus to continue
participation in our common work.</DIV>
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<DIV>We want to express a strong requirement, letters and other kinds of FIS
communications to be in thoughtful scientific manner without personal
insults.</DIV>
<DIV>If a rude letter will be send, its author has to be removed from FIS
list.</DIV>
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<DIV>Friendly regards</DIV>
<DIV>Krassimir </DIV>
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