when and how do you use Self?

[Jeffrey Schwab]

bruno at modulix wrote:
> Steven D'Aprano wrote:
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>>On Thu, 03 Nov 2005 10:14:23 +0100, bruno at modulix wrote:
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>>>Tieche Bruce A MSgt USMTM/AFD wrote:
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>>>>I am new to python,
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>>>>Could someone explain (in English) how and when to use self?
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>>>Don't use self. Use other.
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>>Are you serious? 
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> Are you seriously wondering if I am serious ?

I was also wondering.  What's the problem you see with the identifier 
"self?"