On 22/08/13 15:59, Gareth France wrote: > >>> It's not just here. I have seen this in other online forums. It seems >>> that when you require the help the most is when certain individuals >>> have the least patience. I shall continue to lurk but I'm afraid that >>> my enthusiasm for engaging in conversation is not what it once was. >>> >> I second this, I have come across the get lost and use google brigade >> even when asking for advice based on peoples personal experiences, with >> something. its really off putting,. I have however found this forum >> friendly and helpful so in this context it is OTHER forums where I have >> had problems. but end of the day it's still the GNU/Linux community >> that looks bad. >> >> Paul >> > I am in a dead area for user groups and would like to start one up. I > feel it would be a great help to have something physical where people > can go for help, support and encouragement. However whenever I mention > this and try to push for it I just get hit with a whole lot of negative > comments and lethargy. Nobody seems willing to support the idea at all > and I think it's a real shame. There seems to be a lot of laziness and > 'let somebody else deal with it' attitude going on. I'm more than happy > to set one up but it's not easy when you don't have any proof that > anybody else will even turn up!
Hi, Where are you? If we are close then I will help out! always happy to meet like minded people ;) > We all need to remember at all times that when we talk on these forums, > chat rooms, web pages that we are representing the brand (whichever > floats your boat) and so should keep it positive, constructive and > supportive at all times. If any of us feels the need to drag the tone > down we really shouldn't be doing so in such a public way, keep it 1 on 1. > Agreed 100% Peter Smout -- [email protected] https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UKTeam/
