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Carmichael
at Tue Mar 9 18:33:06 2004 [ Email Message ] [ Show All Posts by Carmichael ]
Like any herp community (whether it is on the hobbyist or professional level), you will have strong opinions on certain subjects. I have many close colleagues in the herpetological field and we have friendly arguments all of the time...but we always maintain a sense of humor about it and always show professional respect towards each other. There is absolutely NOTHING wrong with disagreements as long as they are done respectfully and professionally. These forums are filled with young kids who make their immaturity very evident in the way they communicate their feelings. We all lose it every now and then (myself included) and sometimes we end up venting rather than biting our lips and moving on...that is human nature. Much of the petty stuff that takes place, and that doesn't just pertain to the burm forum, should be taken elsewhere. But, when someone is attacked unnecessarily, particularly if that person has a proven track record of experience, you open yourself up to some pretty heated "debates" and justified hostile feelings. In this day and age when many folks' true identifies are hidden in "computer land" it is only natural that folks take solice in these imaginary worlds. I personally miss the days when we just had phones, addressed people by their first names, or talked to people face to face!...those were indeed the days when my herp world was filled with a joy that I would love to find again (not that I am complaining about being in the herp field on a professional level).....yuck, I'm getting sentimental.
Rob Carmichael, Curator
The Wildlife Discovery Center at Elawa Farm
City of Lake Forest Parks & Recreation (IL)
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RE: What in the world is going on here on the forums.... - Carmichael, Tue Mar 9 18:33:06 2004