[ravenstine]

I'm glad I'm not the only one who feels this way. I have nothing against actual IT workers, but grouping developers under "IT" is like referring to ER surgeons as EMTs.

IT also gives people the impression that one is a "computer expert", which can't be further from the truth for many developers. I happen to have a relatively detailed understanding of how computers work, but I'm by no means an expert on hardware, setting up large networks, troubleshooting, etc.

Yeah, taking Information Technology literally, we would fall under that. But so would someone operating a book press.

[hoborama]

Yeah, it works both ways. "No, Auntie Susan. I have no idea how to fix your printer. Never call me again."