05 Jul 22
@shallow-blue saidtake a number doofus
Who would deign to join a club that selects its members based on a mere number? That would be like looking down on people because of their rating on an internet chess site.
05 Jul 22
@shallow-blue saidExcellent post.
Who would deign to join a club that selects its members based on a mere number? That would be like looking down on people because of their rating on an internet chess site.
06 Jul 22
I took the test in the early 2000s. It was an online test and application. I thought the test was easy, I qualified, then it cost $150 or something like that. I was like, so if the test was made easier then more people will pay. So it made perfect sense.
I also remember the quote "I refuse to join any club that would have me as a member."- Groucho Marx
06 Jul 22
@shallow-blue saidIn fact all clubs are choosing their membership based on values, that could be perceived as strange.
Who would deign to join a club that selects its members based on a mere number? That would be like looking down on people because of their rating on an internet chess site.
There is not so much looking down involved (but you only have my word) than encouraging others whose experience is somewhat equal.
@gambrel saidSigh....
I took the test in the early 2000s. It was an online test and application. I thought the test was easy, I qualified, then it cost $150 or something like that. I was like, so if the test was made easier then more people will pay. So it made perfect sense.
I also remember the quote "I refuse to join any club that would have me as a member."- Groucho Marx
Money is not everything.
There are values besides economics.
Furthermore: At least in Germany you can get a social membership, if you can't afford a regular one (and yes it measn to document that... just in case the Donald surfaces and thinks he can have a free ride).
06 Jul 22
@ponderable saidAt the time I was living off a $400 per school quarter grant, about $170 a month. My tuition and fees were all paid. But Ramen was my typical meal. Rent was $195 a month. I worked as a telemarketer selling light bulbs, photographic sittings, circus tickets etc for $90 a week.
Sigh....
Money is not everything.
There are values besides economics.
Furthermore: At least in Germany you can get a social membership, if you can't afford a regular one (and yes it measn to document that... just in case the Donald surfaces and thinks he can have a free ride).
I eventually quit school and went back to mechanic work and meat cutting.
