Bob, I don't think I'm better than anyone on this list at all. We all here to learn, and help when we can.
In fact, I also made the mistake of asking the wrong questions in here when I first joined. It was pointed out to me that I was off topic, and I learnt from my "mistakes". I don't know if you're a member of any other lists, but most lists do not tolerate any off topic posts, and they usually respond with a flame -- the Perl groups being an excellent example. The reason why? High volume lists like this need to be kept on topic, in order to remain a valued resource, and to keep the valued contributors on the list. If the list becomes cluttered, or if the experts have to wade through too much bullshit, they become frustrated and leave. The fact is that this list has been highly tolerant of off topic posts, but the traffic in the group is becoming a lot higher, and MANY contributors have welcomed the concept of guidelines and trimming the list down to on-topic posts, wherever possible. I'm sorry if you don't feel the same way. I don't believe I was rude, and I did advise them what topics it did relate to. Perhaps the problem is that I didn't use enough ":)"'s or list thousands of links to JavaScript newsgroups?? Gee, sorry. As far as this goes: > You > rarely even give an answer that isn't blatent criticism of what someone > posted or their ability to find information. a) I've only ever made THREE posts about OT posts, compared to the 100's of (hopefully) helpful on-topic posts, some of which took quite a lot of time to prepare. b) I was recently congratulated in public and private by many users for finally speaking up a little. I've only received one complaint so far, and that would be you. Justin French -------------------- Creative Director http://Indent.com.au -------------------- on 08/04/02 12:09 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] ([EMAIL PROTECTED]) wrote: > Wow, you really feel like your better than everyone here don't you.. You > rarely even give an answer that isn't blatent criticism of what someone > posted or their ability to find information. You really need to stop. > > Bob -- PHP General Mailing List (http://www.php.net/) To unsubscribe, visit: http://www.php.net/unsub.php
