--- "Randal L. Schwartz" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> I don't mind being properly shunned, but let's really look at the
> facts here, and if the facts point out to deconstructive behavior,
> then RUB MY NOSE in it... don't just handwave. I'm interested in
> changing, and looking for feedback to do so. If you think I'm
> answering something here inappropriately, HIT THE FRIGGIN REPLY
> BUTTON on the message, and tell me why it strikes you wrong.
> I WILL LISTEN.
<strictly personal opinion>
You came off as a little short with Chris over the homework thing,
though I'd wager there're several who'll more careful about it next
time, and you have posted things a little deep for this list, such as
the awesomely cool number checking sub I so stumblingly tried to
elaborate for the audience.
But personally, I love to see your name pop up on the list. Even when
you occasionally sound testy, you tend to offer pithy comments, or
droll humor, or (most consistently) beautiful code fragments from which
to learn more about the language.
I wouldn't try to teach my grandma to suck eggs, and I'll probably
still follow your posts like a puppy looking for scraps, >:o] but I
would like to see you soften up a bit on the fledgelings, lol....
Still, I'd remind them that if they can't take posted text with
minimal emotional clues and read it with a grain of salt, they'll live
with hurt feelings. I've caught myself inadvertently sticking my foot
in my mouth often enough, but I trust folk will shrug it off as
carelessness or just bad phrasing.
</strictly personal opinion>
Paul
PS:
lol -- I still get a tiny bit of celebrity thrill every time I
correspond with you, ~chuckle~. On that note, though, remember that
you're a semi-idol in the Perl community.
I don't envy you THAT! :o)
PH
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