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Re:What If the Newspaper Industry Made a Colossal Mistake? by flukus on Tuesday October 18, 2016 @06:51PM (#12739428)
I agree, but change journalist to "software developer" and see what kind of reaction you get around here.
Re:What If the Newspaper Industry Made a Colossal Mistake? by trentmb on Tuesday October 18, 2016 @06:55PM (#12739468)
> I agree, but change journalist to "software developer

Even better- "software engineer"

Re:What If the Newspaper Industry Made a Colossal Mistake? by Tyr42 on Tuesday October 18, 2016 @10:07PM (#12740445)
Hey, it is a protected term in Canada.

Don't got your iron ring? Not an Engineer.

Re:What If the Newspaper Industry Made a Colossal Mistake? by TW80000 on Tuesday October 18, 2016 @10:48PM (#12740624)
I've read that this is only true for the term "Professional Engineer." Do you know of a source that backs up your claim?
Re:What If the Newspaper Industry Made a Colossal Mistake? by betenoire on Tuesday October 18, 2016 @11:01PM (#12740679)
For things we absolutely depend on, (like information in order to make rational choices), then hell yeah!

The thought of firmware or software in my body at some point scares the bejesus out of me, and it would bring me peace of mind to know there are accredited and audited standards for developing my pacemaker warez