Re: mailing list answers...

[Gabriel Fernandez <fernande@cs.sc.edu>]

Hi:

> I know you have done a great job in writing the docs. I really appreaciate 
> that. However, to give here on the list only "Oracle" answers, like look 
> there, look this is not funny anymore, especially when this answers are 
> just a more work.

   I do agree with Ronald on this one. For such simple questions whoever
gives the answer should give a straight answer instead of making people
wander inside hundreds of messages, which, most of the time don't give you
an answer either.

   Matthias, I know it is not easy to compile a FAQ list, but I consider
that an answer for a FAQ entry should contain a complete explanation of
why the problem is happening and how to solve it. Most of the answers
actually confuse you more than you were before you read them.

   Another suggestion is that you should _not_ add the message without
proofreading it. There are many grammar mistakes and some of the messages
are difficult to understand because of the poor writing style.

   I hope nobody takes this personally. I understand the amount of work
that everyone in this list  must have and the inmensurable number of
messages and problems one receives during the day. However, consider also
that when a person posts a message in the list is often frustrated and
does not take "black humor" easily.

   Bye,

	Gabriel