On Dec 19, 2009, at 08:50 , Victor Subervi wrote: > On Sat, Dec 19, 2009 at 10:22 AM, Tim Chase <python.l...@tim.thechases.com> > wrote: > Victor Subervi wrote: > On Fri, Dec 18, 2009 at 3:03 PM, Tim Chase > <python.l...@tim.thechases.com>wrote: > > Well, you start by reading a book on how to program. You would then learn > that what you want (in all likelihood) is a dictionary/map structure for > dynamically created key/value pairs. Once you have progressed from your > current apprenticeship and achieved the rank of third-degree journeyman > programmer, the ways of dynamic variable creation will avail themselves. > > Why the arrogance? Why talk down to me? > > The aim was not arrogance, but expression of exasperation > You can't do it. [snip] You couldn't possibly understand.
And you're accusing someone else of arrogance here ;-)? I don't think anyone is deliberately talking down to you -- would you contest the assertion that you are an 'apprentice' in the art of programming, and are posting on c.l.py to learn from those with more experience? > You have my continued promise that I will do all I can to edit my questions > as intelligently as you would before I post them. > Trust me, I don't like looking foolish, and I know I do. Tim's given you a few suggestions, as have many others -- perhaps it would be worth making a note, somewhere, of checks to go through before you post, to ensure that you come across as well as you intend? HTH, Rami
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