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From: matth@bellatlantic.net (Matthew Hulett)
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Subject: Re: omigod
Date: Tue, 17 Feb 1998 15:24:50 GMT
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>Well, perhaps along the lines of the C vs C++ thread, and in my own
>defence.. I had nothing to add...  I tend not to post unless there is
>something worth responding to (ie something I can have some input on), or I
>have a question.  If I can't help the topic, I won't post.  I certainly
>don't think anyone should be criticized for doing/trying odd things, more
>power to you, and in the end if it worked you would be able to pass the
>knowledge aquired along to the rest of us lowly peons..  :)

   I was agreeing with your previous observation on non-participants,
I in no way was addressing you directly. It was more an open opinion 
prompted by the first reference to the topic I have seen besides my
own. And we are not lowly peons. <BG> 

>>>It is, the program is
>>user-driven, and if 75% of members don't participate, it just isn't as
>>rewarding as it could be.  Go hit the random choice link on our
>>"member's page's" page if you don't believe me...
>
>
>I never questioned it..  I too was guilty of not posting or updating my
>page..  I have been EXTREMELY busy the last 6mths...

   Like I said, I am sorry you misunderstood my intent, I was not
addressing you directly. I appreciate your efforts.  I remember
reading a comment somewheres that appeared to doubt my guesstimate
that someodd 75% of members are not participating. I can't remember
where, oh well...

>>   The reason why that is is human nature. No one likes to feel
>>unable, no one likes to be stepped on or insulted. I assume you really
>>understand this, but you did say you don't know why they shun the
>>groups.
>
>
>I don't think it was a question really...  More of something I had
>noticed... 

   But you did say you don't see why more members don't feel free to
participate. Nope, it was not a question, I was just reacting to your
opinions.

> I think that the Yaroze community as a whole will not belittle
> anyone for trying..  

   True, but I would agree more wholeheartedly if people did not feel
the need to preface their questions with things like:
   1) This may be a stupid question, but...
   2) I may be being thick, but...
   3) I realized I was talking out of my !@#$%, so...
There are no dumb questions, just rude attitudes towards those who are

farther behind on the learning curve. I am sure you can pick out the
entries that have a certain condenscending tone about them. 

   Well, that is one other voice who would like to see more members
feel free and easy to participate. Anyone else care to take the time
to encourage people to feel free to join in?

-Matt