Agree. I'm still a little uncomfortable with it, particularly when I'm not working. I would prefer my first name in nearly every circumstance.

Nurses I've worked with for many years are required to call me "doctor". Seems silly. I run into nurses and patients all the time in our town. I'm always pleased when they use my first name.

There is a really good Frontline documentary on "For Profit" universities. Here is the link:

FRONTLINE: college, inc.: watch the full program online | PBS

I barely have a GED and I insist on being called "Nurse."

Pretty good chance you'll end up referred to as "Dildo" not "Doctor"

I chuckle out loud when the nurse/hygenist/receptionist in those places say "the Dr. will see you in a few minutes".

There's a doctor on the way? Oh, you mean the dentist. Right.

I have a Master of Fine Arts degree and people refuse to call me Master. :mad:

Pelican really isn't the right place to promote your porn career.

wait, on second thought, maybe it's the perfect place!

however this thread is perfect *without* pics...

I have a bachelors degree and I can't even remember what being a bachelor was like.

As in "legit" by the govt. That's the only way these shiesters get federal money for signing up people to take class, get A's, and then drop out, only to leave the taxpayers on the hook for their debt. These schools have sprung up all over the country because it's free money, follow the money.

But, if you own a 911 SC, you are doctor. So, if you have a PhD and own a 911 SC, you are "doctor, doctor."

Oh, I guess that was a long time ago here.

DR ZHIVAGO......................DR LIVINGSTON.......................DR DOO-LITTLE.................DR. MILTY sounds good

LOL, I remember that. I even had someone PM me who thought I was a real fish-ish-ian.

I own an SC, I have a phD and I am Professor in a University, but I would rather be called "Your excellence" or nothing at all.:cool:

Your ph is D?

Yeah, that makes me feel sour. And my major is chemistry :p

Being a college town we have several Dr's in the scout troop... Only one of the adults refers to them as Dr... He is merely a professor...

Do any of you refer to your pharmacist as Dr? Chances are he is a Doctor of Pharmacy...

Let's ask Doctor Science!

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i feel better already. i put dr science on as one of my favorites so i can ask him questions every day.

My view is admittedly biased, but it seems to me that anyone who gets a doctorate (PhD) from an online "university" is looking for some instant and convenient credibility.
So, the answer is yes. If I had recieved my PhD online from Phoenix (or Guatemala... whatever) I would insist on being called Doctor.
Now if you are asking is this deserved... well, I..., ummm...

BTW: there is only ONE person that I insist call me Doctor. My sister! (That's DOCTOR- brother to you, sis!) :D

edit: I see you live IN Phoenix, Lee. My comments only apply to online university. Full disclosure: my wife is taking an online masters course in psychology at present from a bricks and mortar Canadian university, but I am quite convinced that this condensed self-study masters is not equivalent to attending classes in person.