We all feel helpless when something like this happens whether it is a Mac/PC, VCR, lawnmower, or washing machine. My first computer class instructer specialized in teaching much older people about computers and would tell us about his experiences with the "senior's" classes. He said he would often hear them referring to themselves as "stupid".
He countered them by explaining in the class that, "The only stupid question is the unasked question". He went on to tell us he had found a quote he would share with them to keep their spirts up. Then he would joke with them and remark that, "none of you have enought experience with this stuff yet to be stupid". "The "ignorant person" is one who just doesn't know...but with a little instruction can start doing the task correctly.... The "naive person" is one who may not have enough understanding of the situation in front of him...so even some instruction won't be of much help. The "stupid person" is one who knows better...but still errs in spite of himself." So...the G list has lots of people of all various experiencial backgrounds who are willing to help...and of course it's newbies. I've found that joining this list is one of the best moves I've made since I decided to learn about Mac's and become PC/Mac switch. You can still be a newbie here even if you are only asking about a problem you haven't encountered before. The guy was one of the best computer teachers I've ever had and was lucky to have him when I was new and starting out. ..just a thought.. Joel > Ted > > GDB-G3-OS92 wrote: This > > makes me feel really stupid! __________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Mail SpamGuard - Read only the mail you want. http://antispam.yahoo.com/tools -- G-List is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | -- We have Apple Refurbished Monitors in stock! | & CDRWs on Sale! | Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> G-List list info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-list.shtml> --> AOL users, remove "mailto:"; Send list messages to: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To unsubscribe, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> For digest mode, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subscription questions: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Archive: <http://www.mail-archive.com/g-list%40mail.maclaunch.com/> Using a Mac? Free email & more at Applelinks! http://www.applelinks.com
