This is just you not really understanding the DTG, I get the reason why any CDT or RDT or anyone that has gone through a program or has paid money to stay up with accreditation may think the DTG slanders that. It just isn't the truth. Its NOT the same at all.
This group is about the people, Its about freely sharing knowledge. Its about having a hand out to help someone looking for an answer. Its about having a voice in this really tough industry by sharing your fears, frustrations and struggles. Its about having a sounding board to throw out an idea. Its a platform, its a window of opportunity. Its a collaboration of like minded positive people looking to do the opposite of what many have done in this industry.
I have always been one to share what ever wisdom I have amassed in this life, I think the people that know me on this site and others can attest to that.
Do I think I am superior to you? Hell no! I am just a man that has been making teeth for a bunch of years and have embraced sharing and the DTG is another way I can do that.
What frustrates me most is that many of you that have made up your mind by only seeing what you want to see. The surface often reflects our own insecurities. It often mimics struggles we may be having. If you disagree with the DTG IN ANY WAY just don't interact with it. Just go away, just embrace what makes YOU happy. This group has such opportunity to really make a difference in our trade. Its not here to REPLACE or repeal anything you have worked for in your career. What it does have is an opportunity to challenge oneself, to really improve and work towards a common goal of doing more than "good enough" How the hell is this a bad thing on ANY level?
I feel bad that I am posting this in Bernards thread, he 100% has done an amazing job putting this contest together. He is being exceedingly generous and for anyone to tear this down is just insulting.
All I ask as I share my passion is to think a bit more openly about what this group actually stands for. I for one am proud to be associated with it and to have made real lifelong friendships with many that embody this group. Some of the finest techs and PEOPLE in this industry for damn sure.