>>Basic logic:
>>
>>Being a good TE requires real-world experience...
>>
>>That does not mean having real-world experience makes you a good TE...
>>
>>So, while you may disagree with my premise, the logic you use to form your
>>conclusions is flawed...
>
>Well, it made sense while I was typing it. :-)
>
>As I said before, I disagree with your first premise. <*shrug*>

Does TE stand for technical editor? In that case, I agree with this statement.

Technical editors usually are not experienced in what they are editing. Though they should be learned about the subject.