On Mon, 2005-02-07 at 15:58 +0100, Bernd Radinger wrote: > On Sun, 06 Feb 2005 22:07:55 -0600, Rodolfo J. Paiz > <rpaiz@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote: > > On Sun, 2005-02-06 at 14:13 -0600, David Hoffman wrote: > > > Your best bet is to search the archives for questions before you ask > > > them on here. This exact same question was asked and answered only 4 > > > days ago. > > > > > > > David, while your point is valid, you forgot three important things: > > > > 1. Tell the newbie that searching the archives is not only more > > efficient but *also* quicker than waiting for someone to reply to your > > message. > > offtopic in this thread > > -- > Bernd So you think a discussion of how to respond to messages is off topic when responding to someone who posts in the thread. I hardly think so. But, if it is OT, how do we maintain a defined atmosphere that is suitable for the community.? And more importantly, how does a response in a new thread get 1) related to the post it is about, and 2) get to the attention of the one whose actions are being "corrected".? >
