I am so lost with this program!!!!

[Mark Haney]

Knapp wrote:

> Mostly for *buntu lists but try stepping into other lists!! Beware! I
> have been really #$#$ because of asking questions on other lists. On
> the other hand there are some really nice people on most of those
> lists that say ignore so and so he is a dev. I am a dev and don't want
> that rep but that was what was said. Step off these lists with your
> Nomex suits on and shields up! I wish it were not so.
> 


I would disagree with this on a couple of points.  I'm on nearly every 
major distros list.  Each has it's quirks so each needs different types 
of answers.

My problem with this blanket statement is this:  Most lists are very 
welcoming /if the question is concise, relatively detailed and expressed 
with a modicum of intelligence behind it/.

Sadly, most posts from n00bs are very similar to the post that started 
this thread.  Not well explained.  Not well articulated and not /asked/ 
but more or less demanded an answer.

Sure, n00bs don't always know the proper ways to email lists.  I get 
that.  They can't always give you the detail you need to fix their 
problem, that also is understood.  But when introducing yourself to 
someone you don't shout at them.  You shake hands, say, hi I'm new here 
and I need help.  Not 'IT"S BROKEN, FIX IT'.  You know?

That, I think was part of my sarcasm to the post.  I really dislike 
people demanding help, especially when they can't spell, punctuate or 
use proper grammar.

In most lists, n00bs aren't flamed for asking.  They may be flamed if 
they KEEP asking over and over and don't seem to be willing to learn, or 
want us to hold their hands all the time.  Even then, I dare say the 
flames aren't that common anymore.  At least on the lists I'm on.


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