"Mike Coslo" wrote in message
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[snip]
I am pretty firmly convinced that until we stop catering to the least
common denominator, until we stop marginalizing the technically and
scientifically inclined, we will not find many youngsters who want to come
into our hobby.

- Mike KB3EIA -

I would tend to agree with that. All through school, I was somewhat of an
"outcast" because I was interested in science and technology.

Dee D. Flint, N8UZE

Dee Flint wrote:
"Mike Coslo" wrote in message
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[snip]

I am pretty firmly convinced that until we stop catering to the least
common denominator, until we stop marginalizing the technically and
scientifically inclined, we will not find many youngsters who want to come
into our hobby.

- Mike KB3EIA -


I would tend to agree with that. All through school, I was somewhat of an
"outcast" because I was interested in science and technology.

And isn't that a strange thing? Women especially, can be ostracized for
interest in "non-womanly" things. And that pressure to conform can be
pretty tough. Good to see you didn't cave.

- Mike KB3EIA -

"Mike Coslo" wrote in message
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Dee Flint wrote:
"Mike Coslo" wrote in message
...
[snip]

I am pretty firmly convinced that until we stop catering to the least
common denominator, until we stop marginalizing the technically and
scientifically inclined, we will not find many youngsters who want to
come into our hobby.

- Mike KB3EIA -


I would tend to agree with that. All through school, I was somewhat of
an "outcast" because I was interested in science and technology.

And isn't that a strange thing? Women especially, can be ostracized for
interest in "non-womanly" things. And that pressure to conform can be
pretty tough. Good to see you didn't cave.

- Mike KB3EIA -

Couldn't cave because then I wouldn't be me. I simply decided I wanted to
remain myself rather than become a different person.

Dee D. Flint, N8UZE

"Dee Flint" wrote in message
news
"Mike Coslo" wrote in message
...
[snip]
I am pretty firmly convinced that until we stop catering to the least
common denominator, until we stop marginalizing the technically and
scientifically inclined, we will not find many youngsters who want to come
into our hobby.

- Mike KB3EIA -

I would tend to agree with that. All through school, I was somewhat of an
"outcast" because I was interested in science and technology.

Dee D. Flint, N8UZE
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That explains why you were not asked to the proms.
All this time I had suspected it was a result of your condescending
attitude.

"Jamar" nolid@nohome wrote in message ...

"Dee Flint" wrote in message
news
"Mike Coslo" wrote in message
...
[snip]
I am pretty firmly convinced that until we stop catering to the least
common denominator, until we stop marginalizing the technically and
scientifically inclined, we will not find many youngsters who want to
come
into our hobby.

- Mike KB3EIA -

I would tend to agree with that. All through school, I was somewhat of an
"outcast" because I was interested in science and technology.

Dee D. Flint, N8UZE
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That explains why you were not asked to the proms.
All this time I had suspected it was a result of your condescending
attitude.


And who says I was not asked to the proms? Little do you know.

Dee D. Flint, N8UZE

"Jamar" nolid@nohome wrote in message ...

"Dee Flint" wrote in message
news
"Mike Coslo" wrote in message
...
[snip]
I am pretty firmly convinced that until we stop catering to the least
common denominator, until we stop marginalizing the technically and
scientifically inclined, we will not find many youngsters who want to
come
into our hobby.

- Mike KB3EIA -

I would tend to agree with that. All through school, I was somewhat of an
"outcast" because I was interested in science and technology.

Dee D. Flint, N8UZE
//////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////

That explains why you were not asked to the proms.
All this time I had suspected it was a result of your condescending
attitude.


Well I guess that an interesting discussion degenerated at the 3rd post
......


73 safe holiday everyone ....... Tom KI3R Belle Vernon Pa

"garigue" wrote in message
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"Jamar" nolid@nohome wrote in message ...

"Dee Flint" wrote in message
news
"Mike Coslo" wrote in message
...
[snip]
I am pretty firmly convinced that until we stop catering to the least
common denominator, until we stop marginalizing the technically and
scientifically inclined, we will not find many youngsters who want to
come
into our hobby.

- Mike KB3EIA -

I would tend to agree with that. All through school, I was somewhat of
an
"outcast" because I was interested in science and technology.

Dee D. Flint, N8UZE
//////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////

That explains why you were not asked to the proms.
All this time I had suspected it was a result of your condescending
attitude.


Well I guess that an interesting discussion degenerated at the 3rd post
.....


73 safe holiday everyone ....... Tom KI3R Belle Vernon Pa

Unfortunately that's the usual pattern. It's very difficult to keep a good
discussion going without someone putting in derogatory remarks just to feed
their own egos.

Dee D. Flint, N8UZE