groffg, On Tue, 22 Apr 2008 15:28:58 -0400 "Garrett M. Groff" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: >Pretty shocking stuff. I seriously recommend a scholarly, peer- >reviewed book >on basic social skills. >
Do you have any specific titles in mind? At least Valdis is kind enough to read 7 RFCs for me during his work day, the least you could do would be throw some ISBNs out or something. >In addition, finding a role model who has both strong domain >knowledge (in >the field of your choice) and also who communicates effectively >(i.e., >without losing his/her equanimity when faced with benign or even >vehement >dissent) could also be helpful for you in the long run. So, rather >than >flaming others, you will have a greater capacity to engage in >rational >discourse. > I assume this is a thinly veiled reference to list member n3td3v. Yes he is an authority and communicates effectively, however I feel I am not yet ready to be taken under his wing. Nor do I feel he would accept me, solicited or unsolicited. But your point is taken. >I feel compelled to add that I'm seriously not saying this to be >offensive, >nor am I only directing this message to you (it is, quite >literally, >impossible to over-emphasize those points on this particular >list). > >Hope that proves helpful, Until next time, take care of yourselves, and each other. > >- G > J -- Looking for Love? Click here to find out what your future holds. http://tagline.hushmail.com/fc/Ioyw6h4c4hGD2QUY35ulUFNQYlx1xUMULZlg9UCivOGQoMTGNmgCxy/ _______________________________________________ Full-Disclosure - We believe in it. Charter: http://lists.grok.org.uk/full-disclosure-charter.html Hosted and sponsored by Secunia - http://secunia.com/
