On Wed, 2009-05-06 at 06:52 -0400, Charles Marcus wrote:
> On 5/6/2009, Rik (hlug090...@buzzhost.co.uk) wrote:
> >> As it stands, this list gets poorly posed or lazy questions from
> >> time to time, usually from new users. The trend in these cases is
> >> that the new user ends up feeling insulted. This may well be the
> >> poster's own fault for not respecting how this list works, but I
> >> for one am interested in exploring ways to provide a friendlier
> >> environment (if it can be done without degrading the high quality
> >> of this list).
>
> > I could not agree more. To the point this is the very *LAST* place I
> > go for help.
>
> Me too... I generally try to find the answer myself first. More often
> than not, I do, but when necessary, this list is incredibly powerful for
> getting fast and precise answers to fix any particular problem you might
> be having. I have *never* had a better support experience, *including*
> paid (sometimes expensive) support
>
> > Some list nazis are so mad about list etiquette the notion that it is
> > for support seems to be entirely lost on them.
>
> And some people are so arrogant and stubborn that they refuse to
> acknowledge that someone else's list means someone else's rules.
>
> > To me the need to insult is an indication of insecurity and a
> > crippled mind
>
> To me, the need to take simple, short references to rtfm as an insult is
> a sign of laziness, ignorance and/or general assholishness.
>
> > It's funny how a face to face visit and a smack in the mouth can
> > improve their take on things.
>
> And its even funnier when some arrogant prick attempts to 'improve
> someone else's take on things' with 'a face to face visit and a smack
> them in the mouth', and end up getting their ass kicked up one side and
> down the other, or even finding a cure for their severe lead deficiency.
>
> If you don't like the help you get here, you are free to leave.
>
Case proved.
