Re: Netiquette: how to get the most out of this list

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1999


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texte = >In reference to the recent thread textarea input truncated at 255 chars--- > >OK, this exercise illustrates an important principle of this list >(not to pick on this particular thread; it happens with lots of other >questions too): it is important to get all the information about a >situation before diving off into rumor territory. > >I didn't jump into this thread earlier because I knew that the >subject line of the message is not true: textarea tags do *not* >truncate text at 255 characters. > >Tip #1: Make the subject line meaningful >Tip #2: Try to include specifics >Tip #3: be kind to your fellow WebDNA-Talk members >Tip #4: If you're going to answer someone on the talk list, be accurateI agree with these tips, but I do NOT agree with this:>If the question contains WebDNA, then try it out and see if the same >problem occurs.Sorry but I am not willing to test other people's bad code first, to make sure it really does not work, before I offer suggestions for improvements to that code. I can identify most coding problems simply by looking at the code, that's one reason I'm always suggesting that people post their actual code.Debugging other people's code may be something SM is obligated to do when they get a bug report, but it is certainly not one of my responsibilities. On the other hand, if SM agrees to begin paying me for the professional tech support I've been giving away free of charge on this list, I will consider it.Kenneth Grome WebDNA Consultant Phone 808-737-6499 http://webdna.net------------------------------------------------------------- Brought to you by CommuniGate Pro - The Buzz Word Compliant Messaging Server. To end your Mail problems go to .This message is sent to you because you are subscribed to the mailing list . To unsubscribe, E-mail to: To switch to the DIGEST mode, E-mail to Associated Messages, from the most recent to the oldest:

    
  1. Re: Netiquette: how to get the most out of this list (Kenneth Grome 1999)
  2. Netiquette: how to get the most out of this list (PCS Technical Support 1999)
>In reference to the recent thread textarea input truncated at 255 chars--- > >OK, this exercise illustrates an important principle of this list >(not to pick on this particular thread; it happens with lots of other >questions too): it is important to get all the information about a >situation before diving off into rumor territory. > >I didn't jump into this thread earlier because I knew that the >subject line of the message is not true: textarea tags do *not* >truncate text at 255 characters. > >Tip #1: Make the subject line meaningful >Tip #2: Try to include specifics >Tip #3: be kind to your fellow WebDNA-Talk members >Tip #4: If you're going to answer someone on the Talk List, be accurateI agree with these tips, but I do NOT agree with this:>If the question contains WebDNA, then try it out and see if the same >problem occurs.Sorry but I am not willing to test other people's bad code first, to make sure it really does not work, before I offer suggestions for improvements to that code. I can identify most coding problems simply by looking at the code, that's one reason I'm always suggesting that people post their actual code.Debugging other people's code may be something SM is obligated to do when they get a bug report, but it is certainly not one of my responsibilities. On the other hand, if SM agrees to begin paying me for the professional tech support I've been giving away free of charge on this list, I will consider it.Kenneth Grome WebDNA Consultant Phone 808-737-6499 http://webdna.net------------------------------------------------------------- Brought to you by CommuniGate Pro - The Buzz Word Compliant Messaging Server. To end your Mail problems go to .This message is sent to you because you are subscribed to the mailing list . To unsubscribe, E-mail to: To switch to the DIGEST mode, E-mail to Kenneth Grome

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