Re: Tone of Messages -- RPG400-L

I do not know what you are speaking of. The only replies I can think of that
might be construed as heavy-handed, were questions of from what appeared to be
"lazy" (for lack of a beter term) writers.

An example would be:
   Write me a program that updates a master file using subfiles, subprocedures,
and data queues. Also include an inline sort
     routine. I need this ASAP.

To me, this appears to be a student that has done absolutely no work on his
assignment, and wants members of the list to drop everything, and write a 
program
for him. This is how I make my living, I am not going to do this for free for a
student who appears to be looking for a freebie.

Another example:
   Explain how to analyze data to the third normal form.

Again, it appears that someone wants us to hand everything to them, with no work
on their part.

With this said, I do not mind sharing my wisdom, wit, and work ethic with 
others.
If someone has a problem that I might be able to assist with, I do so. I also
engage in discussions on right/wrong ways to accomplish a task. I learn a lot
from these discussions, and hopefully others learn from me.

The success of the list depends on contributions from all, regardless of level 
of
expertise. Many of the newcomers can open our eyes to new techniques, as well as
new technologies. And I appreciate it when these newcomers speak up.

Bob
Alan Campin wrote:

> One of the things that bugs me about being on this list is the tone of the
> messages that come back. I know some of this comes from the lack of seeing
> or talking to the person and, also, maybe lack of time to think about what
> you are writing but when replies come back that are nasty as hell, it really
> bothers me.
>
> Every time that is happens, I am less likely to want to try to answer the
> next question. If I going to get a bunch of hostile replies, takes a lot of
> the incentive out of wanting to write.
>
> Everyone on this list is taking time out of their day to try to be helpful
> and doing the best that they can with the knowledge they have so when I see
> replies that come back with that negative tone, it upsets me.
>
> Just something to think about for the season.
>
> Trying to think about the other person takes more time but is something I
> feel is worthwhile.
>
> Happy Holidays!
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