On Fri, 04 Feb 2005 09:53:58 -0700, Graham Monk <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > On Friday 04 February 2005 03:58, Niels Voll wrote: > > > > > >I like the idea of the CLUG website becoming a > > >resource for professionals and serious enthusiasts, but also feel this has > > > to be balanced with newbie type resources. > > > > fully agreed; the only trick is, that newbies can only be helped by > > seasoned guns; seasoned guns don't stick around for long, unless there's > > continuing value for them, too. And we've seen the fading away of too > > many of the group's founding generation. It's a huge loss to the group > > and the question is, if we can get them back. I sure hope so. > > This I think I have to disagree with, the true newbies can often be helped > by someone who is not that far from complete newbie status themselves. > (Why are you all looking at me?) > Sometimes, a full blown guru is not what they need because he/she > can't get their head around the fact that said newbie doesn't understand > point A,B or C first. > Having said that, there are quite a few in this group who are capable of > explaining things at a very basic level as well and I thank you all for > your patience. > Anyway, my point was that a wide spread of skill levels is a good thing > and not all of us want to, or are able to attain true Guru status. > Not tot say we shouldn't keep trying. :) > > Graham > A good point made by Neils and Graham. >From my perspective, I am still evaluating the benefits that CLUG could offer me in my learning experience. At this point, I am a Tier2 member that plans to vote in the next election. Whenever I can attend a meeting, I try to participate.
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