I know I've seen what Judy is talking about. It's natural for the old-timers to get a bit tired of repeating the same answers again and again. There've been times when the response was a gruff, "Look in the archives!" Believe it or not.
But you're both right that the archives are a useful resource that everyone should be encouraged to use. It's just that they will not replace a guiding hand and the feeling that you're being heard. The well rounded approach you describe is a good one, Roger. Answer as best you can, then guide them to the archives. Perhaps even dig up an archive reference or two or suggest some search terms! Be well, Mike D. > > Suggesting that a newcomer look in the archives seems like a very > > helpful way to prompt some research. It would seem like a newcomer would > > be thankful to be pointed in the right direction. > > I've never seen a rude reply to a request for help. Maybe I'm missing > > something. > > The list has a couple wise guys who make some wise cracks, but geez, > > we need a sense of humor too, don't we? > > > > Arthur: I couldn't agree more. When I respond to a newbie, I often > mention the archives after I summarize what I remember about a > particular question, but I certainly don't have perfect recall. In any > case, a newbie should familiarize himself/herself with the archives. > It's not perfect, but it's a very good resource. After perusing the > archives he/she certainly are free to ask us questions. Roger [Mike Devour, Citizen, Patriot, Libertarian] [[email protected] ] [Speaking only for myself... ] -- The silver-list is a moderated forum for discussion of colloidal silver. To join or quit silver-list or silver-digest send an e-mail message to: [email protected] -or- [email protected] with the word subscribe or unsubscribe in the SUBJECT line. To post, address your message to: [email protected] Silver-list archive: http://escribe.com/health/thesilverlist/index.html List maintainer: Mike Devour <[email protected]>
