What exactly is this for? To gain people's electronics educational background only?
If so the poll is lacking. There is no option for Diploma's or other sorts of "lesser" qualifications.
If it's to gather people's industry experience, it's also completely lacking.
The poll is asserting that those without a degree are just "enthusiasts", so it automatically re-opens the debate.
Dave.
This is a joke so don't take offense but.... "There is always one in the crowd." I just di not think it would be you Dave.
Very specifically, I would like to know how many out there have degrees in Electrical or Computer Engineering. No hidden agendas or longing for an argument. Along those same lines I am interested in those who have other Engineering or Scientific backgrounds. I want to know of those people how did they become interested in Electrical/Electronics Engineering.
The poll may be lacking for what you or others would like to see from it; but it is the information that I seek. If you are others want a different poll, you all can create one to your liking.
I have alway loved Electricity and ideas and technology that goes along with it. Dave, EEVBlog is an awesome site and it apparently has members that, like I, love electricity/electronics. I would like like to get some background on them. For those that don't have a formal degree, they would be "enthusiasts" and they are welcome to say they have a diploma or whatever other piece of paper the wish to display.
I don't look down on anyone for any reason... unless of course you are an attorney <another joke>. Dave, I don't know what to tell you I only had 5 options that I could list. I could not possibly cover ALL educational acheivement so I covered the ones that were of interest to me.
I have my opinions on "people calling themselves engineers"... but you won't find a response from me in that thread as that thread is primarily opinions. This poll is meant to be purely factual.
I apologize if I offended anyone by specifically omitting your educational level.