DevonDiver
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It was moved here because topics at this level, and the people who choose to debate them, shouldn't require the 'protection' of the green zone. Newbie divers might ask silly questions, thus deserving protection from the 'caustic' retorts. Anyone who feels themselves 'qualified' to debate deco diving, technical rescue etc should have the sort of mindset that understands the varied opinions and comments that they will receive during discussions on such topics.
The OP wanted to discuss a highly technical and very advanced subject - but he wished to do so in an arena where he could raise his head above the parapet without wanting to deal with any responses that would challenge or question him.
I don't mind unqualified people coming into the technical forum to ask questions. That's why this forum isn't restricted - so that non-technical divers can ask questions. But I do have limited patience for those who want to argue the toss, when they plainly don't know what they're talking about. I'm happy to share knowledge with those newbies who ask questions and are willing to listen. However, those newbies who think they know it all already - well, I won't pander and nurse-maid to them. I'll speak my mind.
If the OP wants the protection of the green zone, then he should stay in that area - and stick to subjects that he is qualified/experienced to debate. On the other hand, if he wishes to gain opinions and insights into more advanced diving, then he should come to more advanced forum areas - pose his questions and attempt to learn something.
I'm really not interested to continue this debate. I made my point initially and was foolish enough to respond when the OP wanted to try and belittle that opinion. I apologise if you feel that my tone is arrogant. I don't want to drag this thread off-topic, so please continue to nurse-maid our super-star without my interruption.
The OP wanted to discuss a highly technical and very advanced subject - but he wished to do so in an arena where he could raise his head above the parapet without wanting to deal with any responses that would challenge or question him.
I don't mind unqualified people coming into the technical forum to ask questions. That's why this forum isn't restricted - so that non-technical divers can ask questions. But I do have limited patience for those who want to argue the toss, when they plainly don't know what they're talking about. I'm happy to share knowledge with those newbies who ask questions and are willing to listen. However, those newbies who think they know it all already - well, I won't pander and nurse-maid to them. I'll speak my mind.
If the OP wants the protection of the green zone, then he should stay in that area - and stick to subjects that he is qualified/experienced to debate. On the other hand, if he wishes to gain opinions and insights into more advanced diving, then he should come to more advanced forum areas - pose his questions and attempt to learn something.
I'm really not interested to continue this debate. I made my point initially and was foolish enough to respond when the OP wanted to try and belittle that opinion. I apologise if you feel that my tone is arrogant. I don't want to drag this thread off-topic, so please continue to nurse-maid our super-star without my interruption.