Re: Why Dr.?
- From: Hugh Scott <me@xxxxxxxx>
- Date: Wed, 27 Jul 2005 09:21:08 -0400
In article <3fqee1p4a6dsfo5f2srr5j82icduftvag4@xxxxxxx>, Gary S.
<Idontwantspam@net> wrote:
> On Sun, 24 Jul 2005 22:32:14 -0400, Hugh Scott <me@xxxxxxxx> wrote:
>
> >In article <U_ydnYfhj-97QH7fRVnyvA@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>, David Lee
> ><davidlee_malvern@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> >
> >> jim_gps wrote...
> >> > FWIIW: As I understand it Dr is different to Prof, you are awarded the
> >> > "Dr" title to replace Mr when you get a higher degree, Prof is *only* a
> >> > title you get with work and when you retire you lose it again - just
> >> > like Major, or Rev etc.
> >>
> >> Back on topic - my two pennorth is that I would only consider signing
> >> myself
> >> as Dr if I had made a specific point that is justified largely by my
> >> qualifications or research experience in the field - in other words the
> >> title is relevant to the authority of the posting. In a GPS forum this is
> >> seldom likely to be the case (at least not for me) and the use of the
> >> title
> >> would simply be pretentious. Most (on-topic) threads are of the nature of
> >> technical discussions over a pint or a coffee where first-name signatures
> >> are most appropriate
> >>
> >> David
>
> >Exactly my sentiments, David. I couldn't agree with you more.
>
> I can see and support when a person with a PhD references that _when_
> relevant to the topic. This is more or less a technical forum, and
> there are a few times where a relevant PhD might reinforce the
> statements of the person making them.
>
> The vast majority of people I know who have earned a PhD will never
> use it outside an academic setting, or their professional setting.
> With some, you have to know them a quite while before it even comes up
> in conversation.
>
> IMO, a PhD indicates accomplishment in a particular, often
> specialized, field. It does not speak to that person's knowledge or
> ability in a different field.
>
> But there are a few out there who constantly use the PhD, in every
> possible context and topic. It seems to stem from insecurity, and can
> be used as a form of intellectual bullying. Usenet is not immune.
>
> Happy trails,
> Gary (net.yogi.bear)
You are right about this.
Why do you think that these posters in this group have a PhD? I'll bet
that they are medical doctors. Many think that it is a title, such as
being knighted by the Queen, and believe they need to use it outside of
their professional area.
--
Hugh Scott
Augusta, GA WGS84 N33° 32.495 W82°04.389
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