Re: [OT] Homework - Was Re: java programe help

From: Sudsy (bitbucket44_at_hotmail.com)
Date: 10/29/04 

Date: Fri, 29 Oct 2004 06:58:15 -0400

Alex Hunsley wrote:
<snip>
> *Yes* - I'm pretty certain that if someones post is just ignored,
> there's a fair chance they will repost it again some time later (perhaps
> even the same day, week, etc.)
>
> Also, there would be more undesirable posts in general, since new
> readers wouldn't see the (negative) reactions to homework cheats etc.
> and think it was worth a go posting their homework.
<snip>

I agree, and think that it's a very important point. You need to "nip it
in the bud" else you'll get the inevitable reposts. Bad enough that some
people think that this is a 24x7 help desk, ask for direct e-mail responses,
expect 1 hour turn-around times, etc.
People need to have realistic expectations. If it takes a well-placed
kick in the patootie to get the point across then so be it. It's not a
matter of being impolite; it's more of a "reality check".
Yogo: you obviously disagree and claim that you get "annoyed" by those
posts which represent attempts on the part of the regulars to maintain
good order. Given the volume of posts running counter to your position,
I believe that it would be fair to say that you're not likely to change
the behaviour of the majority. Get used to it or drop the group. Stop
whinging. 

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Java/J2EE/JSP/Struts/Tiles/C/UNIX consulting and remote development.

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