On Wed, May 3, 2023 at 2:08 PM Courtney <courtney.william...@gmail.com> wrote:
> It's valid to ask for more specifics. You're right that "combative" just > ends up being an alienating word. > > Here's an example that I think everyone can benefit from. > > When I see a comment that reflects a kind of tired, angry emotion about > having to point out a mistake or breach of protocol yet again, I always > flinch. This is because it is almost certainly the first time for the > person who made the mistake. And, it seems unfair to burden them with the > anger that comes from the mistakes of others who came before them. You can > see that in some of the earlier comments in this thread. > > I see why people get worn out having to say things over and over, > especially when they are documented in wikis, but there are other factors, > most importantly that new people are joining the community every day. > > Compare a statement like this: > > "I know you may be relatively new here, so to help you be successful, > here are some ideas for how to structure for your project" > > Thanks Courtney, this is helpful, and actionable. If there are other things that you, or others can point out, it would further the journey to better communication. Mike > >
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