#28736
RAWalker - 12/25/2010 2:58 AM
I agree that the point is to learn from one another but the fact is that there is a division between those that are recreational divers and those that have paid their dues and attained professional level certifications. There are some issues that those outside the pro ranks don’t need to have access to. There are some things pros need to discuss with other pros. We can do it privately in PM but a group discussion could be useful to us and in the long run of benefit to students and the divers we work with. This isn’t about creating division it’s about maintaining professionalism. For instance it wouldn’t be good to discuss a problem with a particular student in front of his peers but getting ideas to help a student from another instructor is of benefit.