I think this all goes down to that instant gratification. All us honest DXers
are impressed with the level of the old timers who have worked all that stuff
none will ever get a chance to work. That's the priviledge of being a senior
DXer.

Look at the Amateur Extra ticket where that has gone. Once upon a time when
it was created it had no special operating priviledges and was a very tough
written exam. Not only that, it was like that of a professional engineering
license, where you must have practiced engineering for at least two years
before taking the exam. You could not enter Amateur Radio at the Amateur 
Extra level. And 5 wpm now? That's a crock. I'm not saying 20 wpm should
be retained. But 5 wpm?

But, I'm off the subject. I like the old way and that is in favor of "deleted"
rather than the new way "of just go away" out of respect for our old time
DXers.

73,

John N6JM

Dean Norris wrote:
>
> Someone who starts chasing the elusive DX rarity today will never work a
> country that has been deleted.  So What?  I think they should learn to live
> with it.  Level playing field, my fanny.
> 
> How about we just go the route of Michigan State and award 50 countries for
> all new codeless types who will not have the opportunity to work FF8AC!
> 
> Affirmative action, PC BS at work!
> 
> Dean
>

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