"SETI ITALIA Bruno IK2WQA" <brmoret@tin.it> wrote:

Chapeau! @ H. Paul Shuch!
http://www.setileague.org/editor/boldstep.htm

Perhaps Shuch should consider resigning instead of letting his
jealousy get the better of him and posting rants against the SETI
Institute.  After all, if he can't raise the piddling $20,000 needed
for the VSA, what does that tell you about his leadership abilities?

For the record, I attended a League meeting some years back at
Jodrell Bank.  Some of the members might consider investing in a
shower and some smart clothes. Like it or not you are judged based 
on your appearance. Scientific studies have shown that people get 
their message out much more effectively if they have a good appearance.

A couple of the guys had a pony tail.  What are you a woman? Cut the 
damn horse tail off.  All men should have their hair neatly trimmed and 
above their shirt collar (your shirt does have a collar I hope). If you 
have a beard consider shaving it off or at least keep it neatly trimmed. 
You are not ZZ Top. Most men look bad with beards.  How do you think
people respond to someone who stinks to high heaven?  Take a shower. 

Here's some advice for SETI League members for public outreach:

First shower, most do but I know of a few who don't. Brush your teeth. 
Make sure your hair is trimmed and styled neatly. Be sure to shave. 
A rough face looks bad.  I would stress some nice casual pants. Jeans 
are fine just as long as they are well cut, clean and not faded. In warmer 
months nice shorts are fine but remember you must have nice legs to 
go along with the shorts. Don't wear those knee high black socks with 
shorts either. You should wear nice button down shirt, polo, oxford, or 
a nice sweater. I would recommend nice casual shoes. Tennis shoes 
are fine just as long as they are clean.  No Velcro you nerds! Be sure 
your wardrobe is up to date.  This isn't the 80's anymore. 

You may not like that fact that you are judged on your appearance but 
the fact is that you are. So dress nicely and have the best appearance
you can have.  Your message on amateur SETI and the wonders of the 
universe will be much better received if you don't look like a worthless 
bum or hippie.  Remember dress your best and put on a smile.