Hi Folks
Over the years I have been invited, solicited etc to be a memeber of various Hall of Fame groups and a few Soke Groups as well. Ive have my name without my permission on several sites. I have never had a big desire to become GrandMaster or Super Dooper Grand Master or Soke or Hall of fame memeber etc.
Now with all this being said I am curious, I have come across several sites recently who have lists of their memebers available, many of whom I know and of those whom I know the vast majority I out rank and have far more expierence. Well I should say I use to outrank them. But by some weird magic Pooof they have become Super Dooper Poooo Pa Grand Master, SOke in Charge of BS Martial Arts Ryu.
Ok so here is the question. What are your feelings of such groups. Are they credible? Are they worth joining??? Or being a memeber of??
One final comment if I may. The vast majoirty of these groups charge a substantial fee to join or become a memeber of. WHY??????????? If you are worthy of becoming a SOKE or HAll of FAME MEMBEr, why are you being charged??? Seems to me if your that good you shouldnt be charged, Honored yes, Charged to become a memeber, No.
Remember all views, opinions and posts are welcome.
Thanks
San
Over the years I have been invited, solicited etc to be a memeber of various Hall of Fame groups and a few Soke Groups as well. Ive have my name without my permission on several sites. I have never had a big desire to become GrandMaster or Super Dooper Grand Master or Soke or Hall of fame memeber etc.
Now with all this being said I am curious, I have come across several sites recently who have lists of their memebers available, many of whom I know and of those whom I know the vast majority I out rank and have far more expierence. Well I should say I use to outrank them. But by some weird magic Pooof they have become Super Dooper Poooo Pa Grand Master, SOke in Charge of BS Martial Arts Ryu.
Ok so here is the question. What are your feelings of such groups. Are they credible? Are they worth joining??? Or being a memeber of??
One final comment if I may. The vast majoirty of these groups charge a substantial fee to join or become a memeber of. WHY??????????? If you are worthy of becoming a SOKE or HAll of FAME MEMBEr, why are you being charged??? Seems to me if your that good you shouldnt be charged, Honored yes, Charged to become a memeber, No.
Remember all views, opinions and posts are welcome.
Thanks
San