On Tue, 3 Aug 2004 15:30:20 -0400, John Nichel <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > On Tuesday 03 August 2004 14:54, Alex Hogan offered up the following tid-bit > of information : > > However there is a difference between list courtesy and blatant > > aggression. I understand that there are going to be more newbie's to > > programming here than on most language lists. Does this mean that they > > don't get the same consideration that those get who it is apparent that > > they have been hacking code for a while? > > > > This is a general list. > > And when 'newbies' sign up to this list, they get a copy of the 'Newbie > Guide', with a wealth of information on how to ask smart questions, how to > find answers to common problems, etc. If they are not going to use that > advice, and just blast the list with an OT question, or one that's been > asked a zillion times, why should we take the time out to help those who > are not going to help themselves?
Well, you shouldn't. But you did take the time to flame on and on and on and on (not you specifically). > > > -- > John C. Nichel > ÜberGeek > KegWorks.com > 716.856.9675 > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > -- > PHP General Mailing List (http://www.php.net/) > To unsubscribe, visit: http://www.php.net/unsub.php > > -- PHP General Mailing List (http://www.php.net/) To unsubscribe, visit: http://www.php.net/unsub.php
