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In reply to the discussion: Well, it's begun, [View all]Patiod
(11,816 posts)It's frustrating when the computer-technologically literate mock those of us whose expertise is elsewhere.
It's like me rolling my eyes because someone isn't aware of the latest ACIP recommendations, who doesn't understand the CMS stars system, or doesn't immediately recognize the name Anthony Fauci. It doesn't mean the person is pathetic, it just means that health care isn't their day to day bread and butter.
I know it's tough for IT types to fathom how it's possible, but 95% of us aren't enthralled by Everything Tech, don't know the history of the computer or the history of the WWW. Like most drivers don't know much about the invention and development of the internal combustion engine but still aren't "pathetic" and are still able to drive.
TimBL (who I had to google) is not nearly as celebrated here (outside techie circles) as he is in the UK, so I thought cuing the audience into who he is was entirely appropriate.
----And yes, my brother is a stereotypical annoying pretentious techie who literally laughs if you don't have HIS preferred brand of browser or security. [insert the old Rant Over smilie here]