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> From: IBM Mainframe Discussion List
> [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Don Leahy
> Sent: Tuesday, May 06, 2008 1:23 PM
> To: IBM-MAIN@BAMA.UA.EDU
> Subject: Re: VSAM / COBOL question - redux (fwd)
>
> I agree that it is the programmers job to RTFC. Many of them ("us",
> actually, since I am a programmer) are too lazy, especially if the
> code in question was written by someone else.
>
> <attempt humour>
> I think that is why some systems programmers seek to induce fear in
> the hearts of application programmers. I used to think that this was
> merely a form of torture for the sysprog's amusement, but I believe
> this is actually a type of training.
>
> The sysprog's hope is that if he consistently ridicules them for
> asking stupid questions, eventually the questions will get better.
> Maybe even to the point that the programmer will start to RTFC (and
> RTFM!) before asking for help. A forlorn hope perhaps.
> </attempt humour>
Nay, we do it for fun. We are all basically BOFH's really.
--
John McKown
Senior Systems Programmer
HealthMarkets
Keeping the Promise of Affordable Coverage
Administrative Services Group
Information Technology
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