Re: Gradients in PHP & GD

Over-complicating it? Yes, I must admit that's true. The problem however was not that I didn't understand the question, but that I apparently was hostile. For someone extra-sensitive, I think I could've looked like that, but I still don't think I was out of line with my original reply, which sparked the whole discussion. And yes, I agree that "Are you new to PHP" may sound like an insult - depending on the person, maybe even more than my reply. Bogdan Lazor, Ed wrote:

You guys are over-complicating this. If you want to help someone and don't understand their question, just say so. People asking for help are usually more than happy to provide additional information or rephrase their question. Be careful when using the question, "Are you new to PHP?". It has an implied, "That was an awfully silly question... are you new to PHP?". Some may take that as an insult. Of course, it could be funny as well. Imagine responding to Rasmus, "Are you new to PHP?" ;) hehe

-----Original Message----- it could be augmented with questions like "Are you new to PHP?" and, in the specific case we've been discussing, "Are you trying to create a basic gradient or something unusual?", etc.

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