08-14-2003, 02:24 AM
Christ, dude, this thread is utterly innocent.
The question was answered, and there was some commentary about spelling/grammar, but for the most part it was a Pythonesque hijack. Those occur a lot on the net, as a lot of the people here are python geeks :P
Every forum has a topic or two that rub the regulars the wrong way. Fact is, when you go to a board, it's like going to a bar. Some stuff holds true universally, but it's a good idea to maintain a socially acceptable air about yourself. Whatever that social circle deems acceptable, mind you.
I was surprised, upon returning after a several year hiatus, to discover the loathing some vocally express for poorly written posts.
However, if you look at a forum like Somethingawful, you see that oppressing the newbies is a great way to maintain community standards. The difference between a 'newbie' and a 'new user' is that the latter researches, learns, and adapts.
But there's no viciousness in this thread.
The question was answered, and there was some commentary about spelling/grammar, but for the most part it was a Pythonesque hijack. Those occur a lot on the net, as a lot of the people here are python geeks :P
Every forum has a topic or two that rub the regulars the wrong way. Fact is, when you go to a board, it's like going to a bar. Some stuff holds true universally, but it's a good idea to maintain a socially acceptable air about yourself. Whatever that social circle deems acceptable, mind you.
I was surprised, upon returning after a several year hiatus, to discover the loathing some vocally express for poorly written posts.
However, if you look at a forum like Somethingawful, you see that oppressing the newbies is a great way to maintain community standards. The difference between a 'newbie' and a 'new user' is that the latter researches, learns, and adapts.
But there's no viciousness in this thread.
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USEast HC
Dark_Mutterings (Necromancer)
Doug_Winger (Wearbear)
Heroic career and 1.10 aspirations cut tragically short because NOBODY CAN DO ANYTHING WITH A 22.2K CONNECTION WHY DOES GOD HATE ME.
USEast HC
Dark_Mutterings (Necromancer)
Doug_Winger (Wearbear)
Heroic career and 1.10 aspirations cut tragically short because NOBODY CAN DO ANYTHING WITH A 22.2K CONNECTION WHY DOES GOD HATE ME.