There are no stupid questions. Questions show a desire to increase ones knowledge. Sadly a lot of people are turned off by the way that newbies leap in and rattle around. Yes, the FAQ's are there but it is exciting to find that a resource, such as etree, is available and that excitement lends itself to ignoring the protocols that this community has set and tries to uphold. We can be overbearing here occasionally and some of the posts re the Newbies have been downright brutal. I remember Tony Gardner giving me direction when I first started here. I was thrilled when he told me I had "been the winner" of his offer for a login. Of course I had no idea what to do or how to do it. At the time I had read the FAQ's and not being that literate as to what shn's were even , was very confused as to what I had let myself in for. Tony was kind enough to guide me step by step. Then there was the help, I received recently, from Matt Doll in setting up my server. 3 months I uummed and ahhed about should I or shouldn't I. I was afraid to do it in case I screwed up my Computer. I still learn more here everyday and love the fact that we are for the most part, so prepared to share our music and knowledge.My opinion, for what little it is worth, is that we should adopt a newbie. Kind of Big Brother/Sister them for a while. Let them know that we value them as future traders. Maybe, later on, seeders or tapers. Rather than revile these poor guys lets just offer ourselves as temporary guides.
Sorry about the long-windedness. Live safely, t?t = Tim http://db.etree.org/ImaBrit WOB though this really isn't. BnP Pick 5 shows of my list 1 regular and 1 digester with proof of digest please. The winners will be notified in the morning. _______________________________________________ etree mailing list <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> http://mail.etree.org/mailman/listinfo/etree
