Matt.
I defy you to find references to where I've asked about the same topic more than a few times, especially over years. I haven't even been on the list that long. And where, even once, have I asked someone to write code for me? Never, except for examples as guides. And if you'll look back over the last couple of threads you're alluding to, you'll find two completely different situations concerning the use of $(this). No one has asked you, specifically to answer *any* questions, and if you don't want to be of assistance, even to those who may ask something over and over again (which I have not), then just answer the ones you like. But you are not the list moderator and have no business attempting to control how anyone interacts with this list. And I doubt we'll find it in the list guidelines that everyone has to conduct themselves in manner that is pleasing to Matt Quackenbush. So help when you want and the rest of the time, just shut up. :o) Rick PS - And if you offered quality assistance to those who ask questions, they would learn from your help. From: jquery-en@googlegroups.com [mailto:jquery...@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Matt Quackenbush Sent: Wednesday, January 14, 2009 5:46 PM To: jquery-en@googlegroups.com Subject: [jQuery] Re: In this code, what would $(this) in the success part refer to? Just to be clear, I'm kinda doubting that anyone has an issue with "n00b" questions. I believe what people take exception to is the exact same person asking the exact same type of questions over and over and over and over again (for years, even), with the expectation of someone else writing all of the code for them, rather than learning from the help they've received. ;-)