In my experience, good design engineers frequently have different ideas about
the optimal solution
to a problem and they almost always trade insults and get personal with each
other. Sometimes it
is good natured and done with respect and others times it's not. At least
there can't be any
actual physical violence here on the list! It's been my "privilege" to manage
a number of cranky
guys of this type over the years and I don't expect any of them to ever change.
I also think it is appropriate to brandish credentials. I want to know
something about the person
I'm listening to.
The only thing that seems unreasonable to me about what goes on here on Amps is
the expectation
that the conflict might somehow end.
Try to conduct yourselves with dignity, boys, but please - by all means - carry
on! I learn a lot
here. :-)
Michael WY6K
MSEE, MBA, AAADD (Age Activated Attention Deficit Disorder), RGTDRGAS (Retired
Guy That Doesn't
Really Give A ****)
--- W9GT <w9gt@home.com> wrote:
>
>
> .It sure would be wonderful if hams with huge egos would grow
> > up and keep their contributions to AMPS@CONTESTING.COM at a
> > technical, not personal, level. Its amazing how quickly the
> > discussions seem to elevate to attack mode. I'm sure certain
> > individuals will send me a stab for suggesting that, but .... just
> > grow up.
> >
> > 73
> > John
> > K5PRO
>
> Amen Amen John!!!
> I am relatively new to this list and I have wondered why the continuous
> banter, personal attacks, and condescension seem to take up so much of the
> bandwidth. I am sure there are many positive contributions to be submitted
> and appreciated by the list members, without any need for all that stuff.
> This is about ham radio, for crying out loud! A hobby, and hopefully, a
> creative and rewarding endeavor to be enjoyed. Why is it necessary to
> line-up in opposing camps, with differing technical viewpoints, and sling
> insults at each other? Why is it necessary to continually brag about
> academic credentials and professional accomplishments? Is this perceived as
> being necessary to add credibility to the expression of ideas and/or
> opinions about technical matters? Gee, if that is the case, then those of
> us without PhDs in EE or Physics might as well just keep our opinions or
> observations to ourselves. There is obviously no place for empirical
> observations in this forum.
>
> Comments submitted with all due respect.
>
> 73, Jack, W9GT
>
>
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