Warren Stringer wrote: >>> What?!? I started this thread. >>> >> No you didn't. Your original post was a reply to a message whose subject >> line was 'Re: "is" and ==', and included the header >> >> In-Reply-To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > You're right, thanks. > >>>> I think the fundamental mistake you have made is to convince yourself >> that >>>> c[:]() >>>> >>>> is legal Python. It isn't, it never has been. > > In my opinion, it is better to ask me directly what I think than to assume > what I am thinking. Describing a situation in second person -- using "you" > -- tends to have more interpretation than fact. When the interpretation is > wrong, the person who is at the receiving end of that "you" may be compelled > to reply. Sometimes that correction includes another "you"; interpretation > spawns interpretation -- soon, facts are replaced by projectiles. > Well I don't think there's much chance of that here. Please accept my apologies if I misunderstood you.
>>> In summation: >>> I started this thread asking why c[:]() wouldn't work >>> I did not hijack another thread >>> I posted working examples (with one typo, not quoted here) >>> I am extremely annoyed by this post >>> >>> Tis best not to assume what other people are thinking >>> >> Probably best not to try to help them too, if this is the response. > > I do appreciate your help. Responding on topic helps. Negative feedback > regarding typos helps. And, your statement: > > > Perhaps you didn't express yourself too clearly. > > makes me feel all warm and fuzzy like ... why thank you! > Well clearly I'd rather you were responsible for the miscommunication than I, but I don't *have* to be right about everything. And mostly I try to help. >> Next >> time you want assistance try to ensure that you copy and paste your >> examples instead of trying to duplicate them from memory. > > Agreed. Fortunately, others got the gist of what I was saying. > > Oddly enough, as annoying as it was, your post helped my form, while other > posters have helped my content. I bet you'd make a good editor. > > Cheers, > > \~/ > Sorry to have annoyed you. I don't always get up people's noses. Glad my remarks were of at least *some* assistance. regards Steve -- Steve Holden +1 571 484 6266 +1 800 494 3119 Holden Web LLC/Ltd http://www.holdenweb.com Skype: holdenweb http://del.icio.us/steve.holden ------------------ Asciimercial --------------------- Get on the web: Blog, lens and tag your way to fame!! holdenweb.blogspot.com squidoo.com/pythonology tagged items: del.icio.us/steve.holden/python All these services currently offer free registration! -------------- Thank You for Reading ---------------- -- http://mail.python.org/mailman/listinfo/python-list
