* Joel Reicher <joel.reic...@gmail.com> [2025-01-11 11:15]: > Jean Louis <bugs@gnu.support> writes: > > > * Joel Reicher <joel.reic...@gmail.com> [2025-01-03 03:25]: > > [...] > > > > If the problem is in understanding the manual, then my very strong > > > opinion is that the question should be asked in terms of the manual. > > > > > > This does three things: > > > > > > 1) Demonstrates good faith on the part of the enquirer that they > > > have attempted to read the manual > > > 2) Helps phrase the question in common terms with a minimum of > > > unstated assumptions > > > 3) Potentially leads to improvements in the manual > > > > It is very good opinion, but people are not programmed robots. > > The manual is not written for robots.
The Emacs Lisp manual is meant for everyone, but if it could solve all the issues people have with Emacs, then there wouldn't be a need for the help email list where people ask for assistance. The Emacs Lisp manual is written for everyone, but its writing style is more suitable for advanced programmers. The Emacs Lisp Intro manual, on the other hand, is intended for beginners. However, it does not cover every topic in detail. Teaching as an art means breaking down complex knowledge into smaller, easier-to-understand parts. This makes it simpler for the student to learn and grasp the concepts. Regardless of what you or I believe, there's usually a lot of information available, either in manuals or online, where most questions have already been answered. If I tell someone asking a question that the answer is already available, it might make them feel like I'm ignoring their question, which isn't the intention. I'm on the mailing list to help and engage with people, not to make them feel dismissed. If members of mailing list dismiss, ignore or act rudely towards people who have questions about Emacs, they might go find help in other communities where they'll receive better treatment. -- Jean Louis --- via emacs-tangents mailing list (https://lists.gnu.org/mailman/listinfo/emacs-tangents)
