Re: Why no SSCCEs?

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> In either case, scolding someone or refusing to help because you feel
> its for their own good basically amounts to treating that person like a
> pet or a small child. It's insulting, and it's more likely to be
> upsetting than helpful.

It's more like when somebody asks a vague question. Instead of finding out
what they meant, with lots of possible erroneous assumptions, I ask "could
you rephrase that?". That isn't insulting, or threating a person like a
small child.

> Go ahead and suggest writing a simple example. Use Andrew's acronym if
> you desire. But please drop the condescending tone

I'm getting more irritated by your tone here. Can't we just exchange
opinions in a civil way? Thanks.


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