I think that as time has passed that there are more and more people on the
list that do not subscribe to the original atmosphere of the list. I too
have noticed the recent increase in insults and the like. I think it's a
shame because that kind of stuff detracts from this otherwise invaluable
service. Michael set up this list in a mostly hands-off way - meaning that
he does not actively moderate the list. What this means is that
communications are faster but also that he is expecting that list users
behave in a professional and positive manner.
I think the people who toss around insults are mostly trying to inflate
their own egos and nothing more (why else would you spew derision on people
that are looking for help). My opinion is that if you have nothing positive
to contribute that you should keep silent (maybe get your ya-yas out on
Quake or something). I think that what most of these types will find is
that the really good people here are going to stop answering their
questions - and then why even subscribe to the list?
Remember - this list is provided as a free service and the people on it who
contribute are doing so on their own dime.
Just my 2 centavos...
Howie
----- Original Message -----
From: Duane Boudreau <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: CFTalk <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Thursday, April 20, 2000 3:26 PM
Subject: What happened to this list?
> I have really enjoyed participating on this list (whenever possible) for
the
> past 3 or so years but after today I must say I'm really discouraged. I
like
> to try to help people out when I can, people here have always been kind
> enough to answer my questions. After the insulting personnel email I
> received today I will definitely think twice about replying to anyone's
> requests in the future.
>
> (BTW, it wasn't the fact that some one pointed out the cfmodule error
> either.)
>
> Cheers All,
> Duane Boudreau
> Director, Web Technologies
> Ektron, Inc.
> http://www.ektron.com
> 5 Northern Blvd, Suite 6
> Amherst, NH 03031
> Tel: 603-594-0249
> Fax: 603-594-0258
> ICQ#: 18024374
> Jobs: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
>
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