On 25 May 2010 10:34, Matthew Daubney <m...@daubers.co.uk> wrote: > Hello, > > <snip> > > What drives you to help support random strangers for no reward? Someone > pointed out to me at Oggcamp that understanding this may be the crux of > being able to actually help drive people to improve. > > I've had a sit down, a cup of tea and a bit of a think on this and will > put hand to keyboard this evening and lay out why I help people, but I > want to see if I can get a better understanding of why others do so > without influencing their decisions. > > So really, what drives you to support people? What, in your own opinion, > could be done to help motivate yourself to do better? > > I'd be very appreciative of any responses. >
Hello Matt, I like to offer support because I feel that Ubuntu is a great environment and can be much more productive for many people. Therefore I do what I can to help people with Ubuntu to reduce barriers to entry. I also benefit from helping people as it is a learning experience. I learn how to express myself as clear as possible, how to address an audience I have not met and do not know. Naturally I also learn more about Ubuntu, especially by getting feedback from my support efforts Finally, I learn more about Ubuntu and support by seeing the different aspects presented for the issue raised by other people as well as new techniques they suggest. -- John Stevenson jr0cket.com leanagilemachine.com
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