I have been on a number of lists over the years, as what ever technology I'm using at the time has demanded.
I would have to say that this list is one of the most curt and condescending lists I've ever been on. Perhaps it's because the long time users don't realize they're being so, (unless of course you read the FAQ about asking smart questions which they are so happy to throw at you), or maybe it's because they are so much better at this particular technology that they don't have to even be civil. What ever the reason it leaves a bad impression for anyone embracing php and wanting to gather additional information that can sometimes only be obtained from an individual with experience and not a book. (imagine that) Now I fully expect that some one will come back and say something like, "Well you don't have to stay on this list" or something equally as moronic. Quite frankly I don't care. Flame away... Over the last seven months that I have been on this list I have seen the same questions addressed several times. Sometimes worded different, but nothing really new. Maybe that is what creates such animosity to the newer members of this list from the older ones. Then again maybe it's nothing more than the age old trait of chastising someone else to give themselves a feeling of importance. My point is a little temperance goes a lot farther and shows a lot more than self importance. BTW.., Yes I'm top posting so go ahead and flame away for that too. alex hogan > -----Original Message----- > From: Vail, Warren [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] > Sent: Tuesday, August 03, 2004 12:38 PM > To: 'Jason Wong'; [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Subject: RE: [PHP] javascript type cast > > I, for one, am not convinced that this all that far off topic. > > Since the accepted method to generate browser interaction > with server side PHP, is to use Javascript, it doesn't seem > any more off-topic than dealing with database questions about MySQL. > > I am probably like most PHP developers, with a very weak > knowledge of Javascript, and while that makes the question > "feel" like being off-topic, I'm not sure it should be. I > wish I knew of another list I could recommend as a resource > for Javascript, but I don't, and that is probably a result of > knowing so little. > > Only abuse occurring here, IMHO is the content police's > treatment of Josh. > > Warren Vail ************************************************************************************* The contents of this e-mail and any files transmitted with it are confidential and intended solely for the use of the individual or entity to whom it is addressed. The views stated herein do not necessarily represent the view of the company. If you are not the intended recipient of this e-mail you may not copy, forward, disclose, or otherwise use it or any part of it in any form whatsoever. If you have received this e-mail in error please e-mail the sender. ************************************************************************************* -- PHP General Mailing List (http://www.php.net/) To unsubscribe, visit: http://www.php.net/unsub.php
