[WikiEN-l] Congrats for Jimbo

Tue Apr 25 09:38:44 UTC 2006

----- Original Message ----
From: Anthere <Anthere9 at yahoo.com>
>Frankly...
>
>Jimbo is sure enough the Foundator of Wikipedia.
>It does not make him a doctor of law.
>Or the board would not need to look so much for legal expertise from 
>others....

>Jimbo did not study and graduate from this university either, so I fail 
>to see how it bring recognition to the quality of the university...
>I hope real previous students appreciate.

>ant

I think there may be something of a language barrier issue here.
Amongst native English-speakers, only the very niave 
are unaware of the difference between an honorary degree and a degree.

Hope that helps,
Pete