Point taken, but I knew that my original message was going to be terse, and I warned would-be readers of it! Mea culpa.
But frustration in tackling a totally new lib like this one--and evidently getting *absolutely nowhere*--was more difficulty than I usually encounter (considering I still haven't deduced exactly what is wrong with my code!), so my choice of words was just reactive. I don't generally ask for help by acting the goat. And I'm sure I'm not alone in observing that no matter how nicely one can word one's message, there'll always be sour types like Mr Rob who will find some nonsense personal rationalization to insult the poster. Anyway, I sure am looking forward to using jQuery...and I already like the people in this mail list! :) On Sep 28, 1:53 pm, Christof Donat <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Hi, > > > This ass/troll/clueless individual thanks you for making this group > > forum now begin to sound like every other developer's resource on the > > web: well-intentioned but ultimately crippled by the bratty missives > > of a few self-important detractors. > > I don't whant to sound like i'd support Roberts view on how to handle people > new to jQuery, but you might whant to think about the language you chose. > Maybe that language is one of the reasons why you seem to get that kind of > answers from other mailinglists. > > Actually after I have read your original post I first decided not to answer at > all. I have changed my mind after the following discussion has convince me > that you are not a troll but are seriously trying to learn something about > jQuery. > > Usually on this mailinglist we have a very constructive, friendly and polite > communication. You can see that from the ansers you got. I hope, that in > future you and Robert will be members of the jQuery community. You see, noone > gets paied for answering your questions, so even if you are frustrated, hold > your breath and ask as politely as you can. > > On the other hand, Robert, even if someone may sound rude here, better don't > answer at all if your answer will be rude as well. > > Christof
