From: Martin Joseph (martyNT_at_barknaturalpet.com)
Date: Wed Jun 09 2004 - 12:18:17 PDT
On Jun 9, 2004, at 12:03 PM, Jesse Garnier wrote:
> Well, I for one found Marty's initial response a bit terse. And, Marty,
> I don't mean to pick on you with this message. You've been consistently
> helpful on the list, and certainly many of us have posted something
> similar in moments of frustration or impatience.
I understand and believe you are correct!
>
> Generally, though, I'm not a huge fan of "check the archives" messages.
> Here's why:
>
> 1) Answering beginner's questions patiently -- almost always posed by
> new list members -- helps welcome people to our fledgling platform.
True.
>
> 2) Usually the person responding knows the answer, and it takes very
> little more time to respond "No current Newton browsers support SSL or
> HTTP. You can check the archives (link) for more information, as the
> topic has been discussed frequently."
You are so right. I should have been nicer.
>
> 3) I believe questions like that can actually *strengthen* the archive.
> Case in point is Daniel's response, which, not only is excellent
> information, it may eventually lead to an answer to the original
> question!
No Doubt, Daniels answer was much more interesting and useful.
>
> 4) It's just not very nice.
>
Again, I apologize.
Thanks for your input Jesse, I have to agree with everything you said...
Marty
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