Comments on: Farewell, Scott Norman by Matt Bille

By: dabode

dabode — Tue, 04 Mar 2008 22:57:10 +0000

Excellent article and one can only hope that even though it seems a lot of pros & amateurs are sadly leaving the field that there are many more ready or already caring on the search. R.I.P. Mr. Norman, you will be missed.

By: DWA

DWA — Tue, 04 Mar 2008 20:22:04 +0000

Didn’t know much about him.

But clearly I missed out.

By: CryptoHaus_Press

CryptoHaus_Press — Tue, 04 Mar 2008 18:24:13 +0000

it’s worth remembering that the supposed (and i emphasize this point because i don’t believe it myself) difference between an amateur and a pro is that an amateur does it for love and a pro does it for money.

again, i don’t believe in this distinction per se. clearly, Loren is a pro and loves cryptzoology. but it does point out that even if Scott was “only” an amateur, Scott was clearly doing it for the love.

a very fitting tribute to a Christian believer, i would suggest. and inspiring.

it may be that his love and devotion to the crypto world inspires others to pick up where he left off. in fact, if the outpouring here is any indication? i would suggest that it’s probable.

in one sense, then, his contributions are invaluable — literally, beyond monetary assignment of worth — which is the ultimate compliment:

Scott Norman transcended any distinctions between “pro” and “amateur” and simply but against long odds made a lasting impact on his chosen field of study.

that’s quite an accomplishment, and again, a sign of a real ‘researcher’ if ever there was one.

By: gavinfundyk

gavinfundyk — Tue, 04 Mar 2008 14:13:22 +0000

Men and women like Scott Norman are what make cryptozoology so interesting. The idea that non-professionals/scientists can have a share in discovery of something is great.

Nicely done Mr Bille.

By: planettom

planettom — Tue, 04 Mar 2008 05:43:47 +0000

Hip! Hip! to the amateurs in science. Very well said Matt. Scott leaves other amateurs the legacy of his passion for the field.