You guys are over-complicating this. If you want to help someone and don't understand their question, just say so. People asking for help are usually more than happy to provide additional information or rephrase their question.
Be careful when using the question, "Are you new to PHP?". It has an implied, "That was an awfully silly question... are you new to PHP?". Some may take that as an insult. Of course, it could be funny as well. Imagine responding to Rasmus, "Are you new to PHP?" ;) hehe > -----Original Message----- > it could be augmented with questions like "Are you new to PHP?" and, > in the specific case we've been discussing, "Are you trying to create > a basic gradient or something unusual?", etc. **************************************************************************** This message is intended for the sole use of the individual and entity to whom it is addressed, and may contain information that is privileged, confidential and exempt from disclosure under applicable law. If you are not the intended addressee, nor authorized to receive for the intended addressee, you are hereby notified that you may not use, copy, disclose or distribute to anyone the message or any information contained in the message. If you have received this message in error, please immediately advise the sender by reply email and delete the message. Thank you very much. -- PHP General Mailing List (http://www.php.net/) To unsubscribe, visit: http://www.php.net/unsub.php