RE: read on a do loop

"Holden Tommy" <Tommy.Holden@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:

> Just another small example....
>
> If you try to please the masses, it only causes mass
> confusion....

I'm confused by your use of this statement. You seem to be arguing against
a simplistic approach, but the rest of your post argues for it. Discussing
the fine detail of coding read loops is hardly trying to please the masses,
whereas a tacit agreement to avoid digging deeper once a working code
sample has been posted would appear to be just that.

> All in all as long as the code is easy to understand &
> performs correctly (& efficiently) who cares??

I do actually. I get the feeling that some of the others do too, otherwise
why would they bother to post?

> Most of the things I've seen come through this list lately
> are preferential debates, not really helpful!
>
> For someone who came here with a basic need or question, they
> most likely leave with a solution & a migraine!!

If you don't want a technical discussion it's probably better not to come
to a technical discussion area populated mainly by people  who enjoy
discussing technical detail.

> Basically in a nut shell, if we can solve the querant's issue
> that's lovely.  If they understand WHAT the solution is even
> better.  If we innundate them with 1,000's of "use this" or
> "use that" we are more likely causing more issues than we're
> solving.

Are you suggesting that we shouldn't discuss RPG programming technique in
depth in case some people won't be able to follow the discussion? Those
people can simply pick a working example they like and stick to it. They
may not be interested in the detailed discussion, and they're not obliged
to follow it, but at least they'll be aware that alternative ideas exist.

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