From: stlatos
Message: 68890
Date: 2012-03-10
>That isn't true. An amateur is someone who doesn't get paid for his interest. It implies nothing about ability. For example, I am an amateur but I'm the best historical linguist ever.
> Also note that an amateur is someone who has an interest but knows the limits of his or her proficiency and defers to those who are true professionals.
>
>If anyone wrote patent bullshit about Central American Literature, I'd kick their ass from hell to breakfast.
>