# The pretentious credentials thread **URL:** \ **Category:** In My Humble Opinion\ **Created:** [November 21, 2008, 4:43am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-pretentious-credentials-thread/473789 "2008-11-21T04:43:18Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Koxinga](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/4af34b/32.png) [@Koxinga](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Koxinga)\ **Post date:** [November 21, 2008, 4:43am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-pretentious-credentials-thread/473789/1 "2008-11-21T04:43:18Z")
I notice that posters often sign their names this way (Joe Blow, Magistrate / Jane Blow, Certified Custodial Engineer / et cetera) in order to lend weight to their analysis or opinions in GQ or GD. But I’d like to see you do it now just for the heck of it. Koxinga MBA / certified Malcolm Baldrige examiner / former high school band rank leader ---
**Author:** ![trupa](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/aeb1de/32.png) [@trupa](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/trupa)\ **Post date:** [November 21, 2008, 5:49am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-pretentious-credentials-thread/473789/2 "2008-11-21T05:49:08Z")
Ok, I’ll play. But I should mention that one of the things I love dearly about the dope is the presence of subject matter experts who can knowledgeably answer questions and contribute from personal experience. So I really appreciate it when such a person mentions their credentials, and don’t find it pretentious. -trupa B.Eng -Mech / MBA-High Tech / International Baccalaureate / Certified First Responder / Eucharistic Minister / Front Sight Defensive Handgun Distinguished Graduate / Stay-at-home Dad Pionneer / Card Member since 1993. ---
**Author:** ![madrabbitwoman](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/c37758/32.png) [@madrabbitwoman](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/madrabbitwoman)\ **Post date:** [November 21, 2008, 6:41am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-pretentious-credentials-thread/473789/3 "2008-11-21T06:41:20Z")
-Madrabbitwoman Certified (more times than I can count) ---
**Author:** ![outlierrn](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/outlierrn/32/3005_2.png) [@outlierrn](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/outlierrn)\ **Post date:** [November 21, 2008, 7:19am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-pretentious-credentials-thread/473789/4 "2008-11-21T07:19:44Z")
Outlierrn RN, ASN, MICN, ACLS, PALS instructor ---
**Author:** ![Oakminster](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/o/77aa72/32.png) [@Oakminster](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Oakminster)\ **Post date:** [November 21, 2008, 4:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-pretentious-credentials-thread/473789/5 "2008-11-21T16:18:58Z")
Oakminster 70 Druid (Norrath-retired), 70 Paladin (Norrath 2-retired), 70 Warlock (Norrath 2, retired) 71 Mage (Azeroth), 50 Tanker (Paragon City), Pistolerro (Stepford Men’s Club), Joker, Toker, Midnight Smoker, Whiskey Rock and Roller, Servant of Mosby the Cat, Freebird at Large, Punball Wizard, Dabbler in Esoteric Pursuits, Curmudgeon of Some Minor Reknown. ---
**Author:** ![gotpasswords](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/c57346/32.png) [@gotpasswords](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/gotpasswords)\ **Post date:** [November 21, 2008, 4:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-pretentious-credentials-thread/473789/6 "2008-11-21T16:20:49Z")
Your new password is Eey0r#M2 gotpasswords, CISSP ---
**Author:** ![RealityChuck](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/realitychuck/32/195_2.png) [@RealityChuck](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/RealityChuck)\ **Post date:** [November 21, 2008, 4:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-pretentious-credentials-thread/473789/7 "2008-11-21T16:28:15Z")
M.A. English (Writing)/Active Member, Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers of America/Programming Chair, Albacon 2009/Boomerang Award Winner/Instructional Technologist ---
**Author:** ![Kyla](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/eada6e/32.png) [@Kyla](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Kyla)\ **Post date:** [November 21, 2008, 4:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-pretentious-credentials-thread/473789/8 "2008-11-21T16:31:26Z")
Well, okay, although mine aren’t terrifically impressive. Kyla BA, Anthropology Masters in Public Policy Candidate (2010) Returned Peace Corps Volunteer (Bulgaria, 2006-2008) ---
**Author:** ![Misnomer](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/misnomer/32/14897_2.png) [@Misnomer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Misnomer)\ **Post date:** [November 21, 2008, 4:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-pretentious-credentials-thread/473789/9 "2008-11-21T16:49:03Z")
**–Misnomer** M.A., English (Professional Writing & Editing)/Senior Member, Society for Technical Communication/Past Toastmasters Club President and Area Governor/Employee of the Quarter earlier this year/holder of a security clearance that I can’t tell you about or I’d have to shoot you/owner of a very cute puppy ---
**Author:** ![Lanzy](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/74df32/32.png) [@Lanzy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lanzy)\ **Post date:** [November 21, 2008, 5:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-pretentious-credentials-thread/473789/10 "2008-11-21T17:01:34Z")
74f4n e8 & 26q40 ---
**Author:** ![Cervaise](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/cervaise/32/16693_2.png) [@Cervaise](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cervaise)\ **Post date:** [November 21, 2008, 6:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-pretentious-credentials-thread/473789/11 "2008-11-21T18:00:24Z")
–Registered Iconoclast ---
**Author:** ![dinahmoe](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/8797f3/32.png) [@dinahmoe](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dinahmoe)\ **Post date:** [November 21, 2008, 6:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-pretentious-credentials-thread/473789/12 "2008-11-21T18:25:11Z")
dinahmoe, RPLU ---
**Author:** ![jali](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/ecae2f/32.png) [@jali](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/jali)\ **Post date:** [November 21, 2008, 6:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-pretentious-credentials-thread/473789/13 "2008-11-21T18:48:19Z")
jali, AOC (rk) Attendant of Chica (ruling kitten) ---
**Author:** ![pbbth](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/f9ae1b/32.png) [@pbbth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/pbbth)\ **Post date:** [November 21, 2008, 7:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-pretentious-credentials-thread/473789/14 "2008-11-21T19:13:00Z")
**pbbth** -BS, Communications -Property and Casualty Insurance Agent -Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance Agent ---
**Author:** ![Duke](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/e8c25b/32.png) [@Duke](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Duke)\ **Post date:** [November 21, 2008, 7:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-pretentious-credentials-thread/473789/15 "2008-11-21T19:17:15Z")
Duke, BA MA M.St D.Phil and thinking about getting some qualifications to get even more letters. ---
**Author:** ![HeyHomie](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/heyhomie/32/207_2.png) [@HeyHomie](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/HeyHomie)\ **Post date:** [November 21, 2008, 8:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-pretentious-credentials-thread/473789/16 "2008-11-21T20:10:36Z")
OK ~ **HeyHomie** , BBL (Bachelor of Biblical Literature (don’t ask)), QMRP (Qualified Mental Retardation Professional) ---
**Author:** ![3acresandatruck](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/3/e79b87/32.png) [@3acresandatruck](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/3acresandatruck)\ **Post date:** [November 21, 2008, 9:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-pretentious-credentials-thread/473789/17 "2008-11-21T21:15:09Z")
I had to dig deep to find _anything_…sad… _3acresandatruck_ BSA Troop Bugler certified heavy equipment operator BS Math (retired) ---
**Author:** ![Spice\_Weasel](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/spice_weasel/32/5435_2.png) [@Spice\_Weasel](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Spice_Weasel)\ **Post date:** [November 22, 2008, 2:11am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-pretentious-credentials-thread/473789/18 "2008-11-22T02:11:34Z")
> [@pbbth](#): > > **pbbth** > -BS, Communications Ha. **olivesmarch4th** B.A., Spanish Literature Consumer Credit Counseling Account Maintenance Specialist Former 2nd Chair Trombone in High School Band Resident Amoeba ---
**Author:** ![SSG\_Schwartz](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/e9a140/32.png) [@SSG\_Schwartz](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SSG_Schwartz)\ **Post date:** [November 22, 2008, 2:30am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-pretentious-credentials-thread/473789/19 "2008-11-22T02:30:44Z")
SSG Schwartz SSG (Airborne) BS, Psychology Hazmat Certified Unit Movement Officer Certification CPR Certified ---
**Author:** ![Student\_Driver](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/3da27b/32.png) [@Student\_Driver](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Student_Driver)\ **Post date:** [November 22, 2008, 4:05am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-pretentious-credentials-thread/473789/20 "2008-11-22T04:05:49Z")
Student Driver licensed pharmacy technician / gold-certified stuctured learning mentor / lifetime member of the Snoopy Fan Club / -----BEGIN GEEK CODE BLOCK----- Version: 3.1 GAT d+ s+:- a34 C++ US+++ P+ L+ E- W++ N++ o-- K w+ O? M V PS++ PE- Y+ PGP t- 5 X R- tv- b+++ DI+ D G e\>++ h\>— r%\>+++ y+ ------END GEEK CODE BLOCK------ / vice-president of the philosophy club at my university [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-pretentious-credentials-thread/473789.md?page=2)