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gmeister Inner circle 1588 Posts |
Back in the day, way back in the day, honmorary doctorates trumped earned doctorates in prestige--they represented true accomplishment in and/or beyond the halls of academe, rather than a convenient--and generous--monetary donation.
I, however, will bridge the two worlds by granting an honorary doctorate for a mere pitance to any and all who feel they meet the requirements. PM me with details and the log-in for your Paypal account. |
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Roslyn Inner circle UK 3405 Posts |
If I give you my PayPal details will you put something in it for me?
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gmeister Inner circle 1588 Posts |
As long as it has your password, I'll put in a note of heart-felt thanks.
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Bill Fienning Special user 635 Posts |
Docc Hilford's name is John Hilford. It appears that he is not using "Docc" in some situations now.
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Roslyn Inner circle UK 3405 Posts |
Heart felt thanks? That'll make my PayPal account more full than its been in a long time
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seadog93 Inner circle 3200 Posts |
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On 2012-03-08 14:26, Bill Fienning wrote: middle name. ...I think. But he apparently has a D.D. as well, so he's covered either way.
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Eddie Garland Inner circle Hells Kitchen, New York City 4207 Posts |
I'm not a Doctor, But I played one on TV.
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Paul Prater Elite user North Little Rock, AR 483 Posts |
I have my J.D., so I have earned the doctorate, but don't get to use the title. I want to appropriate it for everyday use!
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PROF BC Inner circle 1445 Posts |
So many lawyers think so. Actually, the LL.D. (Legum Doctor) is the advanced law degree that entitles one to style oneself a doctor of laws (though few actually use the title Dr.) The Juris Doctorate inhabits the same academic level as the M.A. and allows the title Esquire to be attached to the name but not Doctor.
--from a fellow J.D. BC
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critter Inner circle Spokane, WA 2653 Posts |
To avoid confusion, just use "Colonel."
Signed, Colonel Critter.
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Paul Prater Elite user North Little Rock, AR 483 Posts |
Prof BC,
I respectfully disagree with the contention that a JD is not a doctorate and is the same level as a MA. The name of the degree itself conifrms that it is a doctorate. I will now quote from Wikipedia, not from the position that it is the infallibale answer to all, but simply for ease and speed: "The term "Doctor of Law" refers to the degree of Juris Doctor (JD), which in the U.S. is the only first professional law degree... the J.D. is also a doctorate (the highest professional doctorate in law), as evinced by universities' description of the S.J.D. as a a "postdoctoral degree." The American Bar Association has issued a Council Statement stating that the J.D. be considered as being equivalent to the Ph.D. for educational employment purposes." I'm not arguing history, the origins of the degree or anything else, I just respectfully disagree with the claim that a JD is not a doctorate. Not that any of this is relevant to the post, so I will go away now. |
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Steve_Mollett Inner circle Eh, so I've made 3006 Posts |
Keep in mind that Dr. Walford Bodie's "M.D." stood for "Merry Devil."
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RCP Inner circle Two Minnie's in The Hell's Half Acre, The Republic of Texas 2183 Posts |
This would be the easiest......
http://www.miskatonic-university.org/ Others take 8 to 20 years of hard work How have you been Paul? Back in Texas anytime soon? |
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critter Inner circle Spokane, WA 2653 Posts |
Hunter S. Thompson's doctorate was honorary, but that didn't stop him from using the title
"The fool is one who doesn't know what you have just found out."
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DrTodd Inner circle 1976 Posts |
As a full professor, I thought about using that title, but Vernon got there first...
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critter Inner circle Spokane, WA 2653 Posts |
To further confuse matters- I know some Professors who have PhD's and PsyD's who don't like to be called "Doctor" because they think it sounds pretentious these days, but my boss even makes some of her close friends use the title.
Make-a-da-world-go-round.
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RCP Inner circle Two Minnie's in The Hell's Half Acre, The Republic of Texas 2183 Posts |
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On 2012-03-08 14:26, Bill Fienning wrote: http://www.themagiccafe.com/forums/viewt......forum=15 |
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YitzhakNoDice Special user Portland, Oregon 517 Posts |
I earnt my title the old fashioned way, by spending sevens years of my life slaving away in graduate school then teaching in an academic setting.
A wise man's question contains half the answer. - Solomon ben Judah, Philosopher
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Van Helmont Elite user 488 Posts |
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On 2012-03-10 12:56, critter wrote: I'm one of 'em (PsyD). I wouldn't want to call myself or be called Doctor (or Bachelor or Master for that matter). Doctorates are protected by law, in name and program (in my neck of the woods anyway ).. Professor however isn't. So you could call yourself Professor Schlong, but not Prof.Dr. Schlong.
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