Re: [WSG] Purpose of this mailing list

[Hugh Todd]

When I joined this list I already knew that I wanted to pursue the web 
standards approach. But I was at the hair-pulling stage and needing 
help. I've seen many people join since who are as I was then (not so 
long ago either, and am sure to be again).

Two principles have been on my mind.

1) I did not want to bother the list until I had made an exhaustive 
search of the websites detailing difficulties with various browsers and 
how to solve them. In other words, I did not think it fair that I 
should ask others to solve issues without my having worked very hard to 
solve them myself.

2) I did not want simply to be a 'taker', so if I had learnt anything, 
and had the time to do it, I wanted to be able to give back to others 
who may be encountering the same problems.

I have to confess I have found the first principle easier to observe 
than the second, and I am full of admiration for members of the list 
who continue to help fellow list members with their code. I think this 
is what keeps the list 'grounded', and makes us a feel welcome to be 
here.

I once heard a psychologist describe relationships in terms of fleas 
and dogs. Some people are fleas who suck on their 'dog' partners. In 
some relationships, both partners are fleas.

To all the 'dogs' on this list, a big 'thank you'!

-Hugh Todd

And I think this needs to be a place where we both learn to understand 
the big picture and wrestle with the nitty gritty.

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