Dive Operator Best Practices

[Thalassamania]

That's what all diving should be about. If you *qualified* as a diver that qualification means you should be able to look after yourself and not require a nanny.

While I agree with you in theory, if we apply your criteria there are very few "divers" left. Thus the necessity to err on the nanny side.

 

[Mike Boswell]

Why should it? 'Should' is a pretty powerful word there, and 'nanny' sounds condescending and contemptuous. If some people aren't good with navigation and never will be, but enjoy guided reef dives & what-not on charter boat op.s catering to tourists, why does that bother you?

Richard.

Your questions made me think of another thread on SB: http://www.scubaboard.com/forums/basic-scuba-discussions/316843-why-do-we-bash-each-other.html

Here's GeorgeC with his question:

"Why in the world from time to time, more frequent than less, do we bash the crap out of each other with crass remarks and holier than thou attitudes, making fun of one another and exclaiming this is the only and right way to do things?"

Lots of great insights there.