well even Christ said "a prophet is honored except in his own country."   Even he had trouble with the people in His town accepting him as sent from God.  He didn't do any miracles or anything there and had to go elsewhere. 

My brother is an airline pilot.  I remember when he first got his license and was flying commercially I said there was no way I was going up in a plane with my baby brother at the controls. 

He has never had a crash and as far as I know is a good pilot.  So maybe now I'd reconsider. 

Kinda funny how that works right? Sadly enough most people make fun of my love for tech. they think I spend too much time with my computer but when they need help and their other options didn't work, I'm always their last resort and they are thankful when i can usually resolve their issues.

Chuck, I wouldn't be too upset about it. People have the right to take advice, good or bad (or none), from whomever they wish. Some people don't want to impose, others might be easily swayed. It's their choice. It might just save you some bad feelings if something should go wrong, even if it's not your fault. And...do you really want to be the neighborhood  "go to" computer guy? It sucks, especially when you start to be taken for granted. Some people get angry when you can do it now. It's nice to help people out from time to time, it's not when it becomes an unpaid second job. Let people make their own minds up on who operates on their PC's.

I know what you mean Nitro but I'm the kind of person who believes when you have family that can help, what better way to find an excuse to visit, spend time and appreciate family than taking advantage (in a good way i mean) of their skills? As for friends, I don't charge I just let them offer and I accept. Most people offer payments such as $20 or $40. I actually like fixing computers and don't mind being seen as the PC guy.

Something bad happens? I don't sweat it. Bad things happen between family one way or another. It's inevitable, but if I was to avoid helping others for fear of something going wrong I would lock myself up in my house and never see anyone again.

I want to prove to the world that we don't always need to have an incentive to help others. we don't need to expect something in return to give a hand. Why would I deprive myself of doing that which I like or love? My point is more of a common sense. If you have a cousin who's a mechanic, why go to another mechanic who charges you an arm and a leg? If you have an uncle who's a good dentist, why go to some other unknown dentist? There's too much separation within my families (both mine and my wifes) and I'm just looking for something that can bring us together. Perhaps those behind me may not be salvageable but maybe out children can be taught to keep the family together.