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January 6th 07, 11:06 PM
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One way to promote learning of code ...
John Smith I wrote: wrote: ... And our attitude is a key part of that (pun intended). If we're seen as a bunch of old grumpy gus types, not many will want to join us. But if we present ourselves as a fun-loving, welcoming, young-at-heart-and-mind, helpful group with useful skills, similar people will want to join us. IMHO 73 es KC de Jim, N2EY Ahhh yes, the old "Wolf In Sheeps Clothing" ploy!!! Well, sad thing, but I don't think anyone expected 'ya to come up with anything original ... heck, maybe on the umpteenth try it'll work! What Miccolis came up with is NOT original. :-( It's a standard boilerplate kind of "enthusiasm" which is spouted by all olde-tymers in response to changes in any organization. He seems to think that everyone "coming in" to amateur radio knows exactly nothing about the REAL attitude of the olde-tymers. Seldom true. "Similar people" will turn out to be xerocopies of themselves, replete with eyeshades, sleeve garters, and "thousand yard stare" as they concentrate on incoming beeps. Those trying morsemanship will generally put aside the novelty of it rather quickly, finding out that the "fun" wasn't really fun after all. What is unfortunate (for pro-coders) is there smug arrogance of the past and all they've said about those who don't love, honor, and obey morsemanship. PEOPLE remember what these "light-hearted, fun-loving, welcoming" pro-coders were like in the very recent past. [Google provides, BTW] What will be interesting to watch is the "new" attitude of the ARRL, the national organization of the Archaic Radiotelegraphy Society (ARS). :-) LA |
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