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Subject: Re:"professional" may not be a great word choice

Author: Bruce Moreland

Date: 02:06:20 03/04/00

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On March 03, 2000 at 23:13:21, Dave Gomboc wrote:

>For instance, Bruce Moreland refused to accept some (unofficial) prize for the
>best amateur result at the last WCCC because he felt it should go to a real
>"amateur", saying that he spends a significant amount of time on his program.

I am amateur, but I am not a hobbyist.  That was the title I disqualified myself
for.  I have worked too long and hard for this to be a hobby.  I haven't worked
too long and hard for this to be an amateur endeavor.

bruce



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