Re: javascript type cast OT

On Tuesday 03 August 2004 15:38, Josh Close offered up the following tid-bit of information : > On Tue, 3 Aug 2004 15:30:20 -0400, John Nichel <john@kegworks.com> wrote: > > On Tuesday 03 August 2004 14:54, Alex Hogan offered up the following > > tid-bit > > > > of information : > > > However there is a difference between list courtesy and blatant > > > aggression. I understand that there are going to be more newbie's to > > > programming here than on most language lists. Does this mean that > > > they don't get the same consideration that those get who it is > > > apparent that they have been hacking code for a while? > > > > > > This is a general list. > > > > And when 'newbies' sign up to this list, they get a copy of the 'Newbie > > Guide', with a wealth of information on how to ask smart questions, how > > to find answers to common problems, etc. If they are not going to use > > that advice, and just blast the list with an OT question, or one that's > > been asked a zillion times, why should we take the time out to help > > those who are not going to help themselves? > > Well, you shouldn't. But you did take the time to flame on and on and > on and on (not you specifically). Oh, I like being knee deep in the fray. We practice tough love on this list. ;) -- John C. Nichel ÜberGeek KegWorks.com 716.856.9675 john@kegworks.com