On the plus side, I just learned a cool new word! And what a cool word it is!

At Onelook, a "hit" on a word usually shows up in the upper right area along with other definitions on the left in a list.

I mistakenly assumed that no upper right definition meant "word not found". Try a common word and you'll see what I mean.

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http://www.onelook.com/?w=bloviation&ls=a

The fail is strong with this one.

Google - bloviation - 19,700 results......

QUOTE : "'How about:

..."You know you're an amateur when you throw a lot of technical jargon around to make people think your comment is above reproach.

OR

You answer a post, without fully reading or understanding it, based on a few buzz words you saw, and your answer is just a giant bloviation*..........""


I just want a straight answer. Was this post directly referring to me?

I think this thread is hilarious. I feel that everyone is talking directly about me, but I think I am exempt because I don't even qualify as an amateur. What is below amateur? Idiot?

But I will add this: You know your an amateur when you think owning the Pro Version directly means you are a pro.
OR
You guess your way around the program without a clue what you are doing, then when it all goes to heck, you email Sony and tell them they have serious problems with the software (funny thing is when your right).

Let me run with your idea:

You know you're an amateur when that "bug" you reported turns out to be you.

Your diatribes always have a "weasal clause".

Budwzzr I didn't get my straight answer? Should take your silences as a yes? hahaha...


peace.



long live the bug (also known as ice)

No way man, you're fine.

And "Budwzzr" is what happens AFTER a BudWzr.

[Peace]

Since I am officially unable to call another forum member an "idiot" perhaps you all can tell me which other term might be acceptable. Here is the list of candidates:

blockhead
bonehead
dimwit
dork
dunce
fool
ignoramus
imbecile
moron
muttonhead
nincompoop
ninny
nitwit
pinhead
simpleton
twit

Thank you for your assistance.

Before you take it personally "again," ice,
John Cline was not referring to you, I promise.

May I add to "your" list? Since we are not allowed to use these monikers directly.

Control Freak
Grump
Sourpuss
Crusty Crab
Egghead
Tight Cheeks
Intolerant
Pencil Neck


Thank You

"But I will add this: You know your an amateur when you think owning the Pro Version directly means you are a pro. "

I've had a client, nice guy actually, salt of the earth kind of yokel that you'd trust your life with without even thinking, tell me he had a "professional" tripod. He bought it with him one day, just to prove it. Sure enough, engraved very nicely on one of the silver diecast legs was the word "Professional" in English and Chinese.


Bob.

"May I add to "your" list?"

I suppose you may as long as you can prove that you actually know the definition of those terms or can at least prove that you know how to find them in a dictionary. Oh, right, you already failed that test earlier today. Then I guess you may not add to the list. :)

John, why choose one word, group them all together, just to be sure! ;-)


"silver diecast legs was the word "Professional" in English and Chinese." How true! But also a little sad. ;-(

'professional' is one of those much abused words nowadays that can be applied to literally ANYTHING; professional knives, professional tyres, (are there professional condoms?).

'amateur' is, in my case, usually applied to anyone coming to me with a problem - if they were professional they wouldn't have a problem. (exceptions are obvious - technical failures, senior moments, etc.,)

what makes an amateur a professional (even unpaid), is the willingness to listen to GOOD advice, and be just as willing to pass GOOD advice along....

I actually wouldn't mind if it were personal. I am well aware of my aboslute lack of vid knowledge..

Don't forget to add this to the list... the king of insults:

Cottonheadedninnymuggin


lol.

That's a good one.

There is also the classic and direct "thimble-headed gherkin."

For a thread that started as 'humour' it sure got heavy! Going with that, in the film/video business maybe we get too 'precious' about the term "professional", as indeed has been said above. The serious amateur is quite professional in pursuing their activity. Confusing? Generally by professional we mean "earns significant proportion of overall income", while hoping others perceive it as meaning "expert in the field". Looking up some references http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Professionaldiscussion of the term[/link] and the Oxford we would be safer calling it a "trade", although of course these days people get college qualifications and so fit the academic aspirations of the definition (rather than learning the trade on the job). As in any trade, there are good and bad practitioners and in the end the market sorts us out. Some might claim "professional" is limited to those who are members of craft organisations (such as The American Society of Cinematographers -- and equivalent national bodies) and that would apply a severe filter. Also technical expertise is not the defining hallmark of those trying to earn a crust in this business, as we see skimming professional sites such as CML. Economic pain? We could go with that!

I'm going to check my Ginsu knives, they're supposed to be commercial grade.

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Sure enough, engraved very nicely on one of the silver diecast legs was the word "Professional" in English and Chinese.

You are an amateur when you can throw a piece of work away because you don't like it.

You are a pro when you have to throw a piece of work away because your client doesn't like it.

;-)

"You are a pro when you have to throw a piece of work away because your client doesn't like it. " Go to the front of the class, collect check! ;-)