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To: chris@de*.de*.co*.uk*
Subject: Re: Education beyond certification?
From: Jason Rogers <gasdive@sy*.DI*.oz*.au*>
Cc: techdiver@opal.com
Date: Sun, 16 Apr 1995 16:26:16 +1000 (EST)
Chris,
Are you saying that the trimix program has the end result of not producing
a fully rounded diver?
I agree, but this is no different from any of the other courses that are
offered by recreational diving organisations these days.  I did my basic
dive course in the old 'paramilitary' days.  The object of those courses
was to turn non divers into divers.  Now the object is to make a living for
the instructors.  (Witness the whining of the nitrox and trimix instructors
when we objected to paying for 3 courses for one bit of info)

The result of this change is that it has become the duty of those who know
to help those who don't.  That is what this list should be all about, not
worrying about 'wanabes' getting on the list.  You must have been a wanabe
at one time.  I still am.  I wanabe a better diver.  I wanabe a helpful
diver.  I ask questions when I don't know.  When I do know or I have some
info, then I offer it.

Jason :)

Wellington St. Deep Diving Team (of one)

"Since then I never pay any attention to anything by 'experts'.  I calculate
everything myself."
                       Richard P. Feynman

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