Just to pipe in support of Joe and what Andrew said. I feel Joe has a
history of being extremely polite and helpful on the list, and in general
the xalan lists are comparatively very civil (maybe even too civil
sometimes...). Sometimes things come across differently on email than was
the intention, and different people read things different ways.
As far as Gary already having answered the question, because of delay's in
email gateways, and just because many of us work down our mail lists and
answer questions as we encounter them, overlapping answers happen all the
time. Sometimes overlapping answers are very helpful.
In any case, let's not make this a big thread about email etiquette or what
Joe should or should not have said. I would rather keep focused on Xalan
technology.
-scott
"Andrew Welch" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote on 11/20/2002 10:54:58 AM:
>
> > I've been on this list for a while now and
> > it's gotten to the point that I have to say something.
>
> Really, did I miss something? ;)
>
> > The point of the message list is for developers to
> > get help, Not to be berated or belittled.
>
> Yes - This list a is a fantastic resource.
>
> > You know what hari babu meant so just answer his question
> > don't give him flack about his English skills, How about
> > you ask him his native tongue and reply in it.
>
> I agree that the list should be 'language independant', but I don't see
> how
>
> "Minor usage correction: You have a question, not a doubt. (Common error
> for folks whose native language isn't English.)"
>
> ...is giving someone flack. Surely its down to how Hari interprets it,
> not you. List-admin usually carries the responsibility of maintaining
> standards on the list, not the contributors.
>
> > Consider yourself a Xalan Ambassador and treat people
> > with the consideration they deserver.
>
> I would say his responses have been excellent since Ive been on the list
> (about a year) and your comments are completely unfounded.
>
> Maybe your next post could be more helpful, and on-topic?
>
> cheers
> andrew
>
