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[Howard Weeks]

Interesting subject that has been a minor thorn in my side about the 
internet generation in general.

I am not an "expert in all things" but I do know what I am talking about 
in some areas.  In those areas where I do not know, I keep my mouth shut 
because I only learn by listening to someone that does know.

I don't mind helping someone that is trying to help themselves first. 
When reading the questions submitted to the internet, it is obvious that 
hasn't happened in many cases.  They haven't bothered to do enough 
reading to even be able to communicate the problem clearly.

The internet attitude seems to be that one can get an answer to anything 
by just asking - and that even though you can't speak the language, you 
will understand the answer and be able to magically fix the problem. I 
think LAZY is part of the definition.  

I will not do someone else's homework for them.  

Another thorn is the situation where you provide an accurate answer and 
five other experts want to dispute it or argue about it.  Again, I will 
not respond.

These issues are unique to the old tractor world.  I collect and restore 
old communications radios and it is amazing the questions that get put 
out for answers on that subject.

That felt good!

Howard in GA

On 4 Apr 2013 at 8:55, Charlie V wrote:

> Got up on the wrong side of your cup of coffee today, John?  GRRRRRRR!.
> 
> Sorry.  Just had to do that.  I somewhat agree with you.  I cannot help
> notice in a situation where someone posts a question--Say a tractor will
> not start.  Ten replys are posted.  Some not too related, but some very on
> target.  Then the original poster is never heard from again.  It would be a
> nice courtesy it the original poster would come back in a few days and let
> everyone know if his tractor is now running, and if he knows , what
> actually did the trick.
> 
> Just my 1.25697 cents.
> 
> Charlie V.
> 
> 
> On Wed, Apr 3, 2013 at 9:01 PM, <jtchall at nc.rr.com> wrote:
> 
> > You know, It´s getting really tiring to post help on the list and never
> > get acknowledged for it. Especially when you go to the trouble of posting
> > links that may help folks with a problem. I have gotten to the point I
> > pretty much refuse to help some folks as they never seem to thank anyone or
> > fail to heed the advice they are given. It´s sad to see the knowledge base
> > we have dwindling away.
> >
> > John Hall
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