[Gllug] Gllug Changing

[Paul Brazier]

> Sameage.
> I don't mind being told I'm wrong, up the wrong tree or heading in the
> wrong direction, or even misguided if someone can explain WHY in a
> helpful, constructive, non-sarcastic, non-arrogant, 
> non-self-gratifying
> way (Sorry, this post thinks it's a .csv file). Not 
> mentioning any names
> of course. People who follow the list know who I'm talking about.
> Lately, I have trashed emails that I was about to post 
> because I've felt
> intimidated and/or restricted about what I've been going to say. It's
> just a general vibe that seems to have changed. Not that I've been on
> the list that long either so if I've noticed, then I guess it must've
> changed a bit.

I find the following helps if you get a rude response to a post:

1) Imagine the person posting the offending email saying the words aloud
in a funny squeaky voice.
2) Remember that someone who ridicules others for "stupid" posts is
saying more about their own insecurities than others' lack of knowledge,
and is therefore to be pitied rather than feared.
3) It is easy to misinterpret irony, dry humour, etc. as rudeness in
emails.

Anyway, I'd like to see more newbie-type questions on the list so I get
the satisfaction of knowing the answers :)

HTH,

Paul.


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