[ SHOWGSD-L ] Re: My questions & take on the Ameteur Fut/Mat & Handlers.....
- From: Denridge1@xxxxxxx
- To: Pinehillgsds@xxxxxxx, showgsd-l@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
- Date: Tue, 23 Oct 2007 19:49:08 EDT
According to Webster..here is their definition to Amateur--not that it will
make a difference and besides..everyone should be happy for everyone..you are
all just getting home from the Nationals, come on--lets be happy for each
other!
Denise
Denridge Shepherds
Specialty Definition: Amateur
(From _Wikipedia_
(http://www.websters-online-dictionary.org/definition/english/wi/wikipedia.html)
, the free Encyclopedia)
The word amateur has at least two connotations. In the first, more widely
used manner, it means someone performing some task without pay, in contrast to
a "professional" who would be paid for the same task. In this sense, labeling
someone an "amateur" can have a negative connotation. For example, amateur
athletes in sports such as baseball or football would not be regarded as
having ability on par with professional athletes in those sports.
Where this can be interesting is in the case of the Olympic Games. Most
Olympic events require that the athletes be amateurs, or non-professionals. To
receive pay to perform the sport could disqualify an athlete from an event.
Also in the areas of Computer programming and Open source, as well as
Astronomy many amateurs make very meaningful contributions equivalent to or
exceeding those of the professionals. To many, amateur is losing its negative
meaning, and actually carries a badge of honor.
The other, perhaps somewhat obsolete usage, stems from the Latin root of the
word meaning a "lover of". In this sense, an amateur may be as competent as
a paid professional, yet is motivated by a love or passion for the activity.
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