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Back when I was 12 or so, I remember arguing with my "Computer Teacher" about various TLDs.

I had a similar point that ".com" doesn't need to be a commercial entity.

She continued to berate me in front of the class. I got detention and was told that all my .com domains were illegal.

Ah - the educational system at it's finest.

I came up with the below around 20 years ago when I was first exposed to tech-teachers (outside Uni) and auditors (work) (I blame it on reading too much Dilbert)(I am aware that the 1,2 are common, I thought of 3,4 at the time)(I wouldn't be surprised if 3 is common)(but 4 is definitely mine)(I honestly believe I came up with 3,4 - it was 20 years ago so apologies if I remember that wrong).

1) Those who can, do.

2) Those you can't do, manage. (partially "Peter Principle" imho)

3) Those who can't (even) manage, teach.

4) Those who can' (even) teach, audit.

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