Hi all,
Marck D. Pearlstone wrote:
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>>> People like Steve Lamb make it so hard for beginners to stay in
>>> this list.
> This is the main point of the objections to the style of Steve Lamb's
> postings.
> As a matter of fact, although I misunderstood his writing style myself
> when he first appeared on the list, I have since found myself in
> complete agreement with what he has to say at most (if not all) times.
> That doesn't detract from the point that the bandwidth on the list
> goes through the roof whenever anyone wants to pick a fight with him.
> Sometimes it gets to be a very interesting read, but that doesn't stop
> it being off-putting for the newbie who just wants to know how the
> cookie files work or how to customize a template. Just as they pluck
> up courage to ask, they see another newbie getting *apparently* flamed
> for having the temerity to make a suggestion.
> Note the stress on the word *apparently*. After extensive study :-9, I
> can see that Steve is only standing for what is technologically
> correct.
You needed extensive study to get pass Steve's front. What of the
newcomers?!! I wouldn't have made an issue out of it, if the term
'idiotic' was directed at me, off list, by Steve, since I've grown used
to his abrasive style as well.
> It doesn't change the impression received.
Exactly and many unsubscribe before they figure out Steve. :)
> Steve - any chance of a lowering of tone when dealing with newbies?
I second that motion.
> Anyone wanting to take exception to Steve - any chance of *always*
> taking it off-list?
I can't promise that. If he's unfriendly/impolite to another
subscriber, I'll not hesitate to indicate this for the very reasons
you mentioned above, i.e., it gives a bad impression.
--
Regards,
-=Ali=-
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