Hi all,
tracer wrote:
Ali>> You really didn't need to use my profession to get your point across.
> I already made this comparison ( locally) many times.
> In a way it has a lot in common, except that the computer cannot tell
> why he doesnt feel good. And you have the interpreter (the owner) who
> half the time caused the problem and will not agree it was his fault.
Oh, I could give a quick example of that.
a) An obese patient comes to me complaining of back pain which 15
other doctors have not treated satisfactorily. This patient is only
30yrs old. I advise the patient that the body is constantly in a state
of breakdown and building up and that if breakdown occurs in excess of
buildup then problems will ensue. Being overweight increases breakdown
where joint surfaces and ligaments are concerned. Furthermore, muscles
help to support joints and ligaments to reduce 'wear and tear' and
obese individuals, by their very nature, tend not to exercise, and
therefore have weak musculature. The formula therefore is to diet,
loose weight and also exercise. Usually there is this long silence and
obvious look of dissatisfaction on the patients face. Anyway the
patient now asks for something to relieve the pain so I write a
prescription, and also referrals to a dietitian and physiotherapist.
When the patient returns, I am greeted with the complaint that the
medication didn't work because the pain is still there and also that
the dietitian and physiotherapist were not seen. I am then told that I
am being grouped with the other 15 doctors who can't seem to find a
cure for the problem. It takes the patience of Job not to crack at
that point doesn't it? :))
> Consider the similarities and you know what I mean.
I know what you mean very much without having to make parallels.
> Most of the time its treating the owners, not their systems, to get
> them into better habits.
See above.
> And it can be damned hard work to stay friendly and explain it for the
> 20th time or whatever.
Absolutely and I do get curt at times but on this list I'd just not
answer, unless of course, I'm being unfairly accused or blasted. :)))
> However, as you say on this list and others one has a choice.
> One can ignore questions one wants to ignore...
Correct.
> I know but you think one hasnt got that problem if like I myself was
> supporting a major part of our Europe/Middle East and Afika Computer
> operations?
No, I'm not saying this. I'm saying that this discussion list, and
what it entails, dims in comparison to the demands on any
professional, who's job entails helping people who don't know about
what they are doing or don't know anything about their problem. It's
the individuals with this sort of professional background that I'd
expect to find being polite on this list being effortless. :)
Ali>> c) If someone makes a suggestion that is their own selfish desire I
Ali>> really don't think the developers at Ritlabs will suddenly implement
Ali>> it, especially on this very basis, unless it's a compelling and truly
Ali>> useful suggestion. So why bully them? Furthermore, I genuinely don't
Ali>> think anyone who suggests changes to TB!, on this discussion list, are
Ali>> doing it out of selfish desire. The fact that they post the suggestion
Ali>> on this discussion list is testimony to this. They post it for
Ali>> discussion and to see how others may feel about it.
> possible, but anyway suggestions are useful but on the other hand
> some things are 'illogical' to anyone who has worked with computers a
> lot.
There are many ways to make this known, or indicate this, without
being abusive in the process or hurting the 'suggestors' feelings.
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Regards,
-=Ali=-
>>> Radioactive halibut will make fission chips. <<<
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