bhileman
Tue Dec 28 07:13:59 CST 2004
Joe Boland wrote:
> I'm a new subscriber, and have yet to receive a sarcastic reply. At
> the risk of overstepping my boundaries for how long I've been part of
> this group, it's probably because I don't see this group as an
> alternative to research because I'm too incompetent/lazy/both to find
> something out for myself, as I've witnessed from many, but as a part
> of the research process in itself.
>
> I see a good portion of the posts on this site being from n00bs
> looking for dumps or answers to their questions like it'a a free
> ride. I can't stand it when people come onto a forum/group with the
> expectation of personal gain from communal knowledge with no
> intention whatsoever to help or contribute anything whatsoever. Why
> bother taking someone seriously when you know they're only going to
> post when they NEED something from YOU? Wouldn't that get a little
> tedious after a while? Kinda like the freeloading
> neighbour/son-in-law that you just can't stand.
This one shows promise.
That's one of the reasons we attempt to provide entertainment, Joe. This
would be a boring place, indeed, if all that was posted here were as you
mentioned.
Some people come here and "get it." Others don't.
You seem to be of the former.
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