New to Python

[Steven Rumbalski]

Erik Heneryd wrote:

> Delaney, Timothy C (Timothy) wrote:

>> 
>> http://www.catb.org/~esr/faqs/smart-questions.html
>> 
>> As far as anyone could see, you didn't do even the most basic debugging.
>> 
>> Tim Delaney
> 
> Haven't followed the thread, but...
> 
> I can't help to crack a smile every time I see that URL.  I doubt it
> ever helped anyone, still it comes up now and then, typically when
> people get tired of answering stupid questions from lazy newbies.
> 
> So, how likely is it that people too lazy to RTFM/STFW will even
> consider some 10 000 word article (on *asking questions*, not whatever
> their problem might be)?  Not very, I say.  Most will probably not even
> get past the *table of contents*.  Funny thing is that people don't seem
> to realize this - that's it's just another way to say "STFU and RTFM,
> newbie".

I for one will say that ESR's article helped me about 5 or 6 years ago when
I was just getting involved in newsgroups.  I internalized much of his
advice and have therefore actually rarely posted questions.

--Steven Rumbalski