edu.bashing

[Tom Stanton]

Diana York Blaine wrote:
> But remember, people with edu. in their e-mail addresses have been reading
> heavily in the areas they discuss, so rather than dismissing our views
> because they're uninformed, you might consider the opposite.

I know you don't mean to, but this comes off as "I've read more
than you so my opinions have more weight," which is precisely what
grates on the non-academics, particularly on issues like feminism
which are essentially social in nature rather than quantitative.

> Check out the job market for Humanities majors...

This arguement won't generate a lot of sympathy.You made your choice,
hopefully with a full understanding of your employment options.