Bob once bubbled...
Jumping to conclusions? Overly defensive?
Yes.
And by what I understand a 'stroke' to be, I'm almost positive none of you are. Check
this thread for a list of acronymns for scuba, of which I found this definition(s) for 'stroke':
stroke (1): diver who's so clueless that he/she is a danger to him/herself and anyone nearby. Often considered an accident looking for a place to happen.
stroke (2): Diver who refuses to learn even when shown a better way.
stroke (3): Favorite insult of Hogarthian divers at WKPP.
Do any of you fall into this category? Well, if so, then you may consider yourself a 'stroke'
not by my definition. But, as cwb pointed out to me, even if someone
is a stroke, others should venture to be patient and understanding and help them to realize that they can always learn something new if they have an open mind.
That, as far as I can see, was my only mistake. And I certainly was not trying to imply that everyone except DIR is a stroke. If so, I apologize. Another thing I learned (thanks to MHK
and SeaJay) is that DIR is only 1/3 equipment. Seaangel, if you consider yourself a safe and considerate diver, than you are (by the definition mentioned above - and again
not mine)
not a stroke. You don't need a BP/wings setup to be a safe and considerate diver. Am I wrong here?
The way I see it, (which may also be torn apart and misinterpreted) we all should venture to learn something from everyone else and not shut someone out just because they do something different or disagree with us. If you absolutely
refuse to do that then, well, maybe I might consider you a stroke. But that doesn't mean I won't dive with you or stop listening to you.....or, as I become more experienced and knowledgeable, try to help you out. Thank you cwb for helping me with that.
Can we give bubblejunkie his thread back now?