Back in the day, we called this "networking". Back before Eternal September, so mainly via telephone. I used to spend hours at a time on the phone, seeking info

Back in the day, we called this "networking". Back before Eternal September, so mainly via telephone. I used to spend hours at a time on the phone, seeking information. Basically cycles of cold calling people, getting referrals, and cold calling them. I found jobs that way. Also preprints. And copies of EPA documents that were under review, or buried for political reasons. I tracked down authors, and got background.