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> Von: Moontanman_at_aol.com
> Antworten an: nanfa_at_aquaria.net
> Datum: Mon, 12 Jan 2004 11:47:09 EST
> An: nanfa_at_aquaria.net
> Betreff: Re: NANFA-- Collecting ethics
>
> In a message dated 1/12/04 10:10:01 AM Eastern Standard Time,
> EELReprah_at_aol.com writes:
>
>>
>> I don't buy that. I think the percentage of passion is probably the same.
>> The
>> hobbyist has only passion as a driving force, The professional has both
>> passion and livelihood. Quantitative evaluation is impossible since I
> don't
>> know
>> how to measure the passion quotient.
> I have to agree with you, professional biologists that would be in the
> position to be interested in fish probably don't make enough money to make up
> for
> any lack of passion. To do that kind of work almost certainly needs a passion
> for the animals and the science to make up for lack of material gain. A
> biologist could make far more money working on bio weapons than ecology. I
> have a lot
> of respect for anyone who works due to a need to make things better than for
> the money.
>
> Moon
>
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