On 5/6/2009, Rik (hlug090...@buzzhost.co.uk) wrote: >> As it stands, this list gets poorly posed or lazy questions from >> time to time, usually from new users. The trend in these cases is >> that the new user ends up feeling insulted. This may well be the >> poster's own fault for not respecting how this list works, but I >> for one am interested in exploring ways to provide a friendlier >> environment (if it can be done without degrading the high quality >> of this list).
> I could not agree more. To the point this is the very *LAST* place I > go for help. Me too... I generally try to find the answer myself first. More often than not, I do, but when necessary, this list is incredibly powerful for getting fast and precise answers to fix any particular problem you might be having. I have *never* had a better support experience, *including* paid (sometimes expensive) support > Some list nazis are so mad about list etiquette the notion that it is > for support seems to be entirely lost on them. And some people are so arrogant and stubborn that they refuse to acknowledge that someone else's list means someone else's rules. > To me the need to insult is an indication of insecurity and a > crippled mind To me, the need to take simple, short references to rtfm as an insult is a sign of laziness, ignorance and/or general assholishness. > It's funny how a face to face visit and a smack in the mouth can > improve their take on things. And its even funnier when some arrogant prick attempts to 'improve someone else's take on things' with 'a face to face visit and a smack them in the mouth', and end up getting their ass kicked up one side and down the other, or even finding a cure for their severe lead deficiency. If you don't like the help you get here, you are free to leave.
