It's probably got something to do with the fact that we're generally an isolated lot. Almost by definition, we tech writer like people work in environments where we perform a secondary or even tertiary function. We're a minority. We're not the primary line of business. We're a cost center. So we like to think that we belong, at least, to some sort of global professional community. We look for some kind of solidarity among ourselves--some sort of agreement as to who we are and what we do. And when someone comes along who disagrees or doesn't fit into our perceived tech writer demographic, we call them hacks, wannabes, and newbies. Continue reading ...