In direct answer to your question: "What does a pHD (sic) actually mean?": it means that you have made a significant and origibnal contribution to the body of knowledge. Since he has not done so, it is correct to strip him of his degree. Demonstrating that you have the knowledge is the requirement of a Bachelor's degree. Demonstrating that you can apply the knowledge is the requirement of a Master's degree.
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Awesome. I especially liked the 'Bonk to Bank transfer'
In direct answer to your question: "What does a pHD (sic) actually mean?": it means that you have made a significant and origibnal contribution to the body of knowledge. Since he has not done so, it is correct to strip him of his degree. Demonstrating that you have the knowledge is the requirement of a Bachelor's degree. Demonstrating that you can apply the knowledge is the requirement of a Master's degree.