"Polymath" wrote in message
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By which I mean the tirades of personal insults
and intolerance that emanate within these NG?



As far as the USA goes, what you see here and hear on
ham radio is the culmination of 40 years of deliberate
intentional dumbing down of ham radio, by the ARRL and
the culture of corruption in the government regulatory
agency (FCC).



Wha happened to the international traditions
of gentlemanliness?


Lost forever and last seen in American ham radio of the
1950s and early 60s.



Ham Radio is a technical pursuit for those suitably
motivated. Let us remember that in our dealings
within these NG.



Not possible when all a mentally ill person has to do is
memorize 20 questions and buy a radio which requires him
to simply plug in the power cord and begin spewing his
insanity to a worldwide audience.