On Jul 30, 2006, at 12:33 PM, Rick Archer wrote:
on 7/30/06 12:06 PM, Sal Sunshine at [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Um, I hate to tell Science this, but most of us are long since past the stage where empty flattery can get turned into $$. What a pathetic way to encourage "participation"--by hitting up your friends--still. Don't the "course leaders" who encourage this ever think of *new* ways to pick people's pockets? I thought there were scholarships. Sadly, nothing ever seems to change with them.
Oh, and you're welcome. :)
Sal
I think Science’s thing was a parody.
Whew! Thanks, Rick! Guess I need to get my humor meter checked or something. I kind of wondered, as he has been a longtime participant on here and, one would think, would know better. But actually it turns out it's *me* who should know better. :)
I’ve gotten several calls and emails from friends - one from someone I don’t even know – encouraging me to apply for a dome badge. They say they’re accepting “all kinds of people.” Problem with me is, I wouldn’t tolerate one moment of inquisition, unless my inquisitors are willing to submit to one as well.
Well said. Hey, I think you ought to give that last idea a try--questioning the inquisitors! Now *that* is something that I would pay good $$ to hear about.
"All kinds of people"? Hmmm, kind of has the ring of pseudo-tolerance or something.
