[WikiEN-l] Congrats for Jimbo

Tue Apr 25 13:33:12 UTC 2006

Pete Bartlett wrote:
> ----- 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

okay.
thanks

ant