Over-complicating it? Yes, I must admit that's true. The problem however was not that I didn't understand the question, but that I apparently was hostile. For someone extra-sensitive, I think I could've looked like that, but I still don't think I was out of line with my original reply, which sparked the whole discussion.
And yes, I agree that "Are you new to PHP" may sound like an insult - depending on the person, maybe even more than my reply. Bogdan Lazor, Ed wrote: >You guys are over-complicating this. If you want to help someone and don't >understand their question, just say so. People asking for help are usually >more than happy to provide additional information or rephrase their >question. > >Be careful when using the question, "Are you new to PHP?". It has an >implied, "That was an awfully silly question... are you new to PHP?". Some >may take that as an insult. Of course, it could be funny as well. Imagine >responding to Rasmus, "Are you new to PHP?" ;) hehe > > > > >>-----Original Message----- >>it could be augmented with questions like "Are you new to PHP?" and, >>in the specific case we've been discussing, "Are you trying to create >>a basic gradient or something unusual?", etc. >> >> > >**************************************************************************** >This message is intended for the sole use of the individual and entity to >whom it is addressed, and may contain information that is privileged, >confidential and exempt from disclosure under applicable law. If you are >not the intended addressee, nor authorized to receive for the intended >addressee, you are hereby notified that you may not use, copy, disclose or >distribute to anyone the message or any information contained in the >message. If you have received this message in error, please immediately >advise the sender by reply email and delete the message. Thank you very >much. > > > -- PHP General Mailing List (http://www.php.net/) To unsubscribe, visit: http://www.php.net/unsub.php
