The 3D picture of Python

Grant Edwards grante at visi.com
Mon Feb 10 14:54:24 EST 2003


In article <uWc1a.6430$tO2.618183 at newsread1.prod.itd.earthlink.net>, Brandon Van Every wrote:
> Laura Creighton wrote:
>>
>> It is a trademark around here.  We are trying to produce an
>> envirornment where the shiest, most delicate novice will feel
>> comfortable asking questions, even questions that are _really_
>> _stupid_.  So we worry a lot about whether certain postings carry
>> with it the message 'only the
>> tough need post here'.  We want 'gentle' even though it is a hard,
>> often unattainable goal.
> 
> Well, that's a noble goal.  Of course I got called a troll pretty early on,
> so clearly this goal has its limits on unmoderated Usenet.

IMO, calling you a "troll" is quite the model of restraint and
politeness.

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