On Tue, 16 Sep 2003 17:14:00 -0700 "Chris W. Parker" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
Hey Chris, > Sean Estabrooks <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > on Tuesday, September 16, 2003 4:56 PM said: > > > If there is an online reference to more information that's a > > great thing to include in an answer, but why make a paragraph > > out of an answer that can be stated with a quick example? > > Because it's more informative and helpful. Sure in certain cases. But often it's more helpful just to give the command. > > > Often a person who is just learning about Linux does not have > > enough context yet to appreciate some of the subtleties of a > > solution. In these cases especially, a quick answer solves their > > immediate problem and should provide inspiration for them on how > > to proceed in the future. > > Should, but doesn't necessarily. That's really up to the poster. > > > If the solution to a problem is to "set SHMMAX to blah value" then > > that is the proper answer to a question. If you have the time to > > explain the highlights of why it works that's even better. > > Yes, and that's what he did. > Wasn't talking about this case, was talking about the general statements Jason was making. > > The correct answer should lead them to the correct source for more > > information. If it's not obvious where this information can be found > > it's great if you can cite a reference for them. > > > > For example if you tell someone that the answer to their problem is > > a specific iptable command, then clearly they will know they need > > to read more about iptables. > > Clearly? > Yes, clearly. > > No need to tell them to do that in each and every post. > > For that to be the case we'd need to have some sort of collective mind, > or hive mind (ala the Borg) where eveyone knows exactly what everyone > else knows. You learn something, I learn it too. > > Unfortunately this is the real world and your statement can't possibly > be true since people continuously ask the same questions. > > >> Not to mention, they're more likely to offer the same assistance to > >> others later on. :) > > > > IMHO, more people are served by seeing the correct answer. > > This is true. > Wow, we agree on something ;o) > > They're already looking for the correct answer, just give it to them. > > Don't assume someone asking a question is stupid and needs to be told > > to go do more research. Obviously when you've asked questions on the > list > > you were looking for an answer not someone to teach you how to "fish". > > Man I'm totally confused by your post. The original poster ASKED to be > taught how to fish INSTEAD of being thrown a fish. > Again, talking about his general statements, not this case. > Am I completely missing the point of your post? > Apparently ;-P > > So confus-ed!! > Cheers, Sean -- redhat-list mailing list unsubscribe mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] https://www.redhat.com/mailman/listinfo/redhat-list
