Still I'm never going to know that until I have tackled that particular subject material myself and I don't have the time and energy while trying to support myself through full time work. 3 very close friends of mine have achieved first class honours and one is currently going on to complete his phd. They are obsessed with the gears, wheels, catchments and springs and they complain a lot about the type of people you are referring to. Still I have shit all on either true or fake genius until I actually know the terrain.
yes, it takes effort. but you certainly don't need a university to educate yourself on a particular subject you really want to learn.
Everyone intimidates me. I'm like a scared mouse. Except for bird_migration. He's my secret boyfriend...
you have a very rational mindset and are rather articulate.(or at least this is what i gather from what i've seen), you're very good at making a point. Even if i did disagree with something you said i wouldn't say something because i know i wouldn't be able to argue my side against you. i'm not saying you're scary, in fact you seem fairly nice, but i do find you intimidating.
go to hell!!!! I'm kidding, I love you, I am sorry... If someone is being horrid I can be pretty mean, but in a funny kind of way, I was "b" because of it... hehe..But yeah, i don't think I am very intimidating either...Though, people do say in person I am, but I think it's because they knew I don't really like them because they are not nice people... When someone is being nasty to me, I don't care to much and let them go ahead and do it, but if someone messes with someone I care about then I can be like a rabid dog!!