Carl Hartung wrote:
On Monday 19 December 2005 23:52, Tasana Computers wrote:
My certifications are from the state of TN...
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The only joke I made was this one, Gregory:
I know what "certifiable" implies. Sometimes, I even think people who go out of their way to find and tackle enduser computer problems fit /that/ bill... ;-)
It targets no one in particular and is even self-effacing, meaning I also fit into the category that is the butt of the joke... I was being *friendly* not "mean".
Moreover, I followed up with some decent advice. The least you could have done was quote me correctly and attribute the "mean" response to the correct party.
Anyway, I don't think David was intending to be mean. He's right. "Certified Computer Specialist" asserts a certification without citing a certificate or the authority granting it. It isn't just vague, it's vacuous... completely devoid of any meaning at all. I think he's doing you a favor by pointing it out. It would look better and possibly be better for your business if you cited a specific certification.
regards,
- Carl Sun Microsystems Competency 2000 Certified 1996 OKI Advanced Communications Certified Cellular Technician (Self-Certified Linux Nut)
I am sorry Carl if I missed the point of the joke. I tend to take thing seriously. As to the tag I agree with you and do plan to update it. the reason it says what it says right now is due to the fact that my certifications come form Tennessee and not CompTia. I am going to take my test after income tax time and then will add A+ NET+ to the other two. The issue is most around where I live have no clue as to what all that means. I have tried to explain to some and the only question they ask is are you certified? they have no idea what A+ NET+ CompTia or a degree from Tennessee means. the end user just wants to see certified thats all. the tag is for their benefit and not other techs. I am not trying to impress anyone just make a statement. I believe in simple not flashy. -- Gregory D. Watts Poneyboy Certified Computer Specialist http://www.tasana.biz http://www.modestneeds.org