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You are "smart" people, right? Way above us ordinary beings.

Dissing people who are making an effort to help other people.


This is a discussion group, not a classroom. When something gets posted, people
often discuss the merits (or lack of merits.) This occasionally hurts someone's
feelings for whatever reason. Tough. This isn't a love-in, and this isn't a
level playing field, and we don't have to accept everyone's opinions simply
because they exist.

Critical review comes in various flavors. Much of the time there's value to be
found in it. Ignoring critique is not useful.

There are many people who have pointed out many of the issues they have with
these posted essays. If you disagree with any of them, state coherently why that
is.

Keep in mind this largely isn't a beginners newsgroup. It's fine and dandy to
wish to help people, but choosing an appropriate platform is a good first step.
I'm not so sure it's Kevin who should feel he's being spoken to as if he's an
idiot. Yes, some of the people in this newsgroup are very, very smart people.
Add to that a hell of a lot of real world experience that contradicts some of
what's found in these essays, and you get the results you've seen here.

Anyone who wishes to preach without feedback should avail themselves to a
wonderful thing called the Worldwide Web. Usenet ain't it. Confusing the two
results in what you see here. And that has nothing to do with intentions --
good, bad or otherwise. It's just the way it is.

John LeBlanc
Houston, TX