Interesting thread. From a Debian/Linux and Debian email list
newbie's perspective: I spent several months researching Debian
(actually tried openSUSE before Debian), printing/reading manuals,
wiki's, doing multiple installations trying different options and
configurations, /before /ever signing up on this list. The resources
available for Debian are so good and plentiful a complete novice like
myself got Debian installed on a desktop and laptop at home, and use
the desktop as a wireless music server running Squeezecenter (formerly
Slim Server). The way I view it is - I don't post until I've
exhausted trying to figure something out on my own. However since I'm
a newbie sometimes this doesn't take too long. :) My experience has
been, when I post I try to share what I've done and if I have an idea,
post it and look for edits/comments if I'm on the right track. Using
this approach on this list has resulted in very helpful responses and
quick solutions.
The way I see Debian/Linux and this list is: no one owes me any of
their time, so whoever helps is an added bonus. I'm not entitled to
help from anyone, but very much appreciate it when I get it. I'm just
thankful to have Debian/Linux available to use, so I don't mind
putting in the time to try and figure things out on my own. Heck,
that's half the fun sometimes!
Mark
On Tue, Jul 28, 2009 at 8:26 AM, Ron Johnson <ron.l.johnson@cox.net
<mailto:ron.l.johnson@cox.net>> wrote:
On 2009-07-28 06:34, Neal Hogan wrote:
On Tue, Jul 28, 2009 at 6:25 AM, Nate Bargmann<n0nb@n0nb.us
<mailto:n0nb@n0nb.us>> wrote:
* Neal Hogan <nealhogan@gmail.com
<mailto:nealhogan@gmail.com>> [2009 Jul 28 06:01 -0500]:
I appreciate the OP's sentiment that the lack of
flaming is good . . .
but, a good (hearted) laugh at another's expense is .
. . fun . . .
and seems to be discourged/avoided here. Why? What's
the problem? A
thick skin is an attribute, not a detrimment.
We guys were having a bit o' fun at our own expense in the
"grep
boobies" thread until someone became upset over it.
WHO CARES?!
A woman coming along and saying, "you're being insensitive" (even
when you're *not* being insensitive) has an eventual chilling effect.
Debian is serious business!!
I agree, but . . .
He was being sarcastic. (I think.)
--
Scooty Puff, Sr
The Doom-Bringer
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