" I've got an MA specialising in Graeco-Roman history and that's what matters most."

Oh dear Mr O you really are pathetic. Just making up accreditation every time your challenged because you have no idea how to argue the facts.

We do have one thing in common....we both know you're full of it.

Dear Mr Opinion,

People with tertiary qualifications don't normally
find it necessary to continue to brag about them.
Don't get me wrong, completing an educational goal is
something to be proud of. I'm proud of what I've
accomplished. However most of us tend to move on.
We know that piece of paper isn't everything.
Earning a degree is commendable - but it doesn't
define us. What makes a difference is what we do
with the education we've received.

Your consistent focus on degrees makes me suspect that
its an armour you're using to cover an insecurity.
How about instead of bragging about where you've been
you focus on working towards where you're going -
or want to be.

That would be more impressive.

BTW: I am familiar with Monty Python. And I've also
been on the staff of several universities. Both here
and overseas. Just thought you should know.

Dear Foxy,

I have no problem with someone citing their qualifications to support his or her position. mhaze stated that I am wrong about Athenian democracy so I simply responded by showing that I have formal training in ancient history to support my position.

When I apply for a job as an engineer and the interviewer asks to see my qualifications should I tell him it's irrelevant and he should move on because 'we know that piece of paper isn't everything.' I don't think so. The piece of paper is evidence that one has training, knowledge and skills in a particular field.

If someone tells me they know something then he or she should be able to demonstrate to me that he or she can support his or her claim. Having that piece of paper demonstrates to me that he or she is knowledgeable in a particular field.

yesterday;
ttbn, For those of us who do not read books can you please give us a brief overview of the outline of the thesis.
Posted by Josephus, Saturday, 9 November 2019 9:02:00 AM

today;
The fact is I read books of my interests all the time. I have in fact a library of over 3,000 books and have over the years disposed of over 6,000 books. I have mastered many fields, and have received accolades for those achievements.
Posted by Josephus, Sunday, 10 November 2019 3:00:34 PM

Taken up reading now Jose, got yourself a library as well in the last 24 hours. (pointing index finger down throat).

Dear Mr Opinion,

I don't understand why you need to brag about
your education, how many degrees you have, and so on.
You are not applying for a job here.
Nor is it necessary for you to put other people down.
And you do that consistently on this forum to people
you don't know. I am merely pointing out to you
a very unnecessary trait that you exhibit here.
You're not impressing anyone.

Instead of telling us about your degrees it would
simply suffice for you to back up with evidence
whatever claims you're making on subjects.
Your degrees are of no interest to most of us. Facts
backed by evidence are what adds clout to discussions
and - give credibility.

Dear mhaze,

Are there any more like you at home?