TPerry
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Nothing pompous about it. I do have issues with someone flying a flag of "Admin" when they lack the basic abilities to perform the duties that their title implies (and I've had that outlook for quite a while - just ask over on the IPS site what I think of many of their so-called administrators that are in actuality simply site owners as they don't know - and frequently don't WANT to know - how to perform basic functions). It is no different in a business environment. Pompous covers those so-called "Admins" that don't know how to perform those duties but want to fly that cherished "Administrator" flag. There is an incumbency when you take on certain duties - mainly knowing (or learning) how to perform those duties. Part of that does entail asking questions when it is an area that you may not be familiar with.You have helped others, myself included, to the ninth degree in the past but for some reason you have now taken on a different role. Thanks for all your past help but keep your pious comments to your self.
The same applies to those that want to consider themselves a "server administrator" when they don't have the basic skill set to perform those duties, but may have the funds to buy the hardware to use. Just because they can afford it, doesn't make them an administrator automatically.
The area in question is a basic knowledge area that a site administrator should know how to do - or at least in the circles I run it should.
It would be like me claiming to be a professional MC racer because I own a motorcycle, or a professional musician because I own some guitars. Until I develop those skill sets the title isn't mine.
I think that you would probably find many that agree with the stance of what an Administrators duties/responsibilities consist of.... one of which is knowing how to perform the duties that they are responsible for administering.Thanks for all your past help but keep your pious comments to your self.
Kind of like hiring a chef to be the administrator of a businesses accounting department. If the chef has no basic knowledge of accounting, how is he going to effectively perform those administrator duties?
My issue is with the idea that the administrator should not be learning how to do what you refer to as "coding". The example provided is nowhere near what coding would be considered.
Heck, I pretty much qualify as an Administrator... but look what flag I fly on my current site I have up running.
There is nothing wrong with being called a site owner - but my "beef" is with calling oneself an Administrator when lacking those abilities. Selecting options that are already there is not a true Administrator from my POV. And as I said, I knew it would tick some off, but my opinion is just that... mine and I don't necessarily feel the need for others to agree with it.
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