05-14-2003, 12:31 PM
Quote:Everyone is good for something. Let the newer ones learn to take their part, too.
As I'm already into it: any *sigh* or *cough* and smilies with rolling eyes don't belong into answers for serious questions. If the person who asks wanted to be treated like a newbie, and wasn't really interested in what he/she asks, he/she wouldn't have come here. While there are exceptions that you call 'trolls' or sometimes 'chat-speaking-no-spellers', I hope that the majority of askers is maybe newbie-ish but interested and doesn't want to spoil these forums. Treat them like that.
When you come here, you have to stay here for awhile to get that respect. We don't just toss it out to any old fool who strolls through the door. Laws of nature buddy: the strong survive, the weak perish. Those that can (and do) make a valuable contribution over the years become regular members here, and get the respect they EARNED. Those who post inane trash, who can't take the time to write properly and coherently, and who are just generally a nuisance don't get any respect, no matter how long they are here.
That is how we have ALWAYS operated, for years. It's not going to change. And I find your asking for it to to be rather irking.
Quote:Respect should not only pe paid the lurkers who were there from the beginning, it means something.
See my above comments.
Quote:Thank you very much for reading this. Btw, I'm gonna have to kill you... :D :D
Ah. Much better now. :)
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And that, my friend, is a great way to get yourself banned. Not only can you not postulate a comprehensive argument, let alone a cohesive one, but now you're threatening to kill one of the moderators? Smooth...
I wonder just how long you're going to last around here. My guess would be not very long at all.
Roland *The Gunslinger*