WoW ... I can hardly see anything ...  this message thread raised a lot of dust. 

As long as everyone is having so much 'fun', I think I'll add a little bit more ...

1. As regards experience v. capability ...

I have been a computer programmer since 1958 ... so, what do I know? 

I have run into the 'experience barier' many, many times ... OTOH, I have even been
called in for a job interview simply because the interviewer thought I couldn't have
that much experience ... and that he thought he would 'expose' me ... instead, I got
that job. 

2. As regards inquiring about a job requirement ...

I am certain that Giolon was correct in his initial response when he said,

Well now, if every merchant requires prior testing experience, how does one
ever get experience in the first place? 

Exactly my point!!!

You have no idea that I'm a bad tester just because I've never tested with
someone before. 

Also a very corect statement. 

3. If it is true that IgnisSerpentus has these requirements,

it only requires experience as a tester.

It doesnt require a resume, with past jobs and experience

A job pays money - I dont. I pay in products

Then I would say, Exactly what is the risk to IgnisSerpentus? 

... Some food for thought.  And maybe less dust ... next time, too. 

Comments ... please ...

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Martin