Reply To: Calling people with questionable smicha Rabbi

thegra: ” Yasher Koach to chafetzchaim613 (I cannot agree with you more regarding everything you said).”

Thanks, I appreciate that.

Veltz Meshugener:

“It goes without saying that all the people who did get smicha are equally accomplished in Torah and all have the same occupation as spiritual authorities….Relatedly, if you follow the rules carefully, you will never make the tragic error of calling someone “rabbi” who didn’t deserve it.”

Haha exactly.

Charles: “I made a donation of $4000 and got smicha within 6 months; from someone who was also a Medical Doctor, btw.”

I am not surprised (well I am a little) though my own experiences in this area is what inspired me to start this thread in the first place.