----- Original Message ----- From: "Phillip Tran" <witpens@OPTUSHOME.COM.AU> > The following > examples illustrate what I mean (I will change specifics to keep the > culprits anonymous as it does not serve a purpose to demonise people):- -- snip (examples) -- Some good examples of what frustrates some people, but I don't always feel the same way as the vocal minority. Different people have different skills, and there are numerous reasons (some valid, some not) as to why not everyone can catch up. Since I've been on the list (it's been about 6 months, I think), a number of people have started to contact me directly with their coding problems. That is perfectly fine-- in fact I enjoy it. If I am too busy, I say so. If not, I try to help. What DOES frustrate me; however, is when I am asked a question not because the interrogator wants to know the answer but because he wants me to implement the solution. I am happy to teach, but I have my own hobbies, and don't have time to code someone else's MUD for him. Incidentally, if you're one of those people who talks to me directly, and you think I am referring to you...don't worry. If it were you, I'd tell you. I have many times made the comment to a friend that I enjoy hacking around in the code just as much as I enjoy hacking around in the MUD. I can imagine the frustration of those who would love to change some behavior in their world, but can't because of lack of skill/training/understanding. We are all at different skill levels, and I would not criticize someone because his question shows he is well below what is required for his proposed change. Instead, I prefer to point people in the correct direction and help them where I can. Is that not what a forum like this is all about? Mike -- +---------------------------------------------------------------+ | FAQ: http://qsilver.queensu.ca/~fletchra/Circle/list-faq.html | | Archives: http://post.queensu.ca/listserv/wwwarch/circle.html | +---------------------------------------------------------------+
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