[ubuntu-uk] Not everyone is an expert!

[Gareth France]

>> It's not just here. I have seen this in other online forums. It seems
>> that when you require the help the most is when certain individuals
>> have the least patience. I shall continue to lurk but I'm afraid that
>> my enthusiasm for engaging in conversation is not what it once was.
>>
> I second this,  I have come across the get lost and use google brigade
> even when asking for advice based on peoples personal experiences,  with
> something.  its really off putting,.   I have however found this forum
> friendly and helpful so  in this context it is OTHER forums where I have
> had problems.  but end of the day it's still the GNU/Linux community
> that looks bad.
>
> Paul
>
I am in a dead area for user groups and would like to start one up. I 
feel it would be a great help to have something physical where people 
can go for help, support and encouragement. However whenever I mention 
this and try to push for it I just get hit with a whole lot of negative 
comments and lethargy. Nobody seems willing to support the idea at all 
and I think it's a real shame. There seems to be a lot of laziness and 
'let somebody else deal with it' attitude going on. I'm more than happy 
to set one up but it's not easy when you don't have any proof that 
anybody else will even turn up!

We all need to remember at all times that when we talk on these forums, 
chat rooms, web pages that we are representing the brand (whichever 
floats your boat) and so should keep it positive, constructive and 
supportive at all times. If any of us feels the need to drag the tone 
down we really shouldn't be doing so in such a public way, keep it 1 on 1.