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lostcauz · Jun 22nd, 2005, 1:26 AM

Why are we here at programmingforums?

Are we here to belittle posters and prove how incredibly stupid their questions are?
To demotivate new programmers so they will give up?
To troll every post so we can increase our post count?
To toot our own horn and brag about our level of experience?
To simply be a smartass because we can?
To post condescending comments concerning other programmers here?
To attack every poster because it makes us feel more important?
To answer in a vague riddle that few care to decipher?
To make sarcastic remarks that we perceive as a boost to our ego?

The list could continue but I will defer and mention why I had hoped the experienced programmers are here.

To assist and direct new programmers toward the proper methods of accomplishing a given task.
To help build confidence in those who seem unsure and offer guidance for those who don't know where to begin.
To generously offer our knowledge based on years of experience in the field.
To donate something extremely valuable back to the programming community, our time.

I recognize some real talent at this forum. I think many may have highly successful careers in the programming or tech fields. I believe that we sometimes forget that we are not dealing with one of our employees but simply someone trying to learn and hoping for a gentle push in the right direction. I'll be the first to admit that I may have dished out my fair share of abuse here and at other forums. I think this is the wrong approach and maybe no comment would have been the correct response.

On a lighter note, I'm very excited about all the newcomers here and I hope to learn from you all.

Have a great day!

TheFalseDragon · Jun 22nd, 2005, 1:52 AM

*woofs runs in circles and says* hi damn straight with what you just said!

Navid · Jun 22nd, 2005, 2:03 AM

Yup Yup.

ProgrammingForums is an essintial part of my programming development. A book is great, but there are always problems and question that are beyond the book that only another experienced programmer can assist.

TheFalseDragon · Jun 22nd, 2005, 2:27 AM

maybe programming forums should compile an exe file the helps to teach you to write some languages.

uman · Jun 22nd, 2005, 2:41 AM

This is one of the nicest forums I've ever seen. Where did you see abuse?

OpenLoop · Jun 22nd, 2005, 3:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by uman

This is one of the nicest forums I've ever seen. Where did you see abuse?

how about this thread:
http://www.programmingforums.org/for...ead.php?t=4450
Bah @ British people: started by uman to pick on British people and their use of VB.

lol J/K

uman · Jun 22nd, 2005, 4:31 AM

LOL.

<bah shortness filter.>

Infinite Recursion · Jun 22nd, 2005, 10:04 AM

well stated lostcauz

Pizentios · Jun 22nd, 2005, 10:23 AM

Well said, however your always going to have people that do that on a forum. It's the nature of the Internet

Ooble · Jun 22nd, 2005, 1:58 PM

/me agrees heartily.

Man, Guild Wars is really rubbing off on me...

Jun 22nd, 2005, 1:26 AM	#1
lostcauz Hobbyist Programmer Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: 1691 miles East of L.A. Posts: 159 Rep Power: 5	Experienced programmers- Why are we here at programmingforums? Are we here to belittle posters and prove how incredibly stupid their questions are? To demotivate new programmers so they will give up? To troll every post so we can increase our post count? To toot our own horn and brag about our level of experience? To simply be a smartass because we can? To post condescending comments concerning other programmers here? To attack every poster because it makes us feel more important? To answer in a vague riddle that few care to decipher? To make sarcastic remarks that we perceive as a boost to our ego? The list could continue but I will defer and mention why I had hoped the experienced programmers are here. To assist and direct new programmers toward the proper methods of accomplishing a given task. To help build confidence in those who seem unsure and offer guidance for those who don't know where to begin. To generously offer our knowledge based on years of experience in the field. To donate something extremely valuable back to the programming community, our time. I recognize some real talent at this forum. I think many may have highly successful careers in the programming or tech fields. I believe that we sometimes forget that we are not dealing with one of our employees but simply someone trying to learn and hoping for a gentle push in the right direction. I'll be the first to admit that I may have dished out my fair share of abuse here and at other forums. I think this is the wrong approach and maybe no comment would have been the correct response. On a lighter note, I'm very excited about all the newcomers here and I hope to learn from you all. Have a great day! __________________ -- lostcauz Stepped in what?... Behind whose barn?... I didn't even know they had a cow!

Jun 22nd, 2005, 1:52 AM	#2
TheFalseDragon Programmer Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: \|\\|[][]B \|_4\|\\|D Posts: 41 Rep Power: 0	woofs runs in circles and says hi damn straight with what you just said! __________________ 98% of the teenage population will try, does or has tried smoking weed. If you're one of the 2% who hasn't, copy & paste this into your signature

Jun 22nd, 2005, 4:31 AM	#7
uman Expert Programmer Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 794 Rep Power: 4	LOL. <bah shortness filter.> __________________ Few people deserve to be compared to (Rush) Limbaugh, most of them were convicted at the Nuremburg trials. --WilliamSChips on Slashdot

Jun 22nd, 2005, 10:04 AM	#8
Infinite Recursion Programming Guru Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: United States Posts: 3,473 Rep Power: 8	well stated lostcauz __________________ http://jasonpowers.net "There are a thousand hacking at the branches of evil to one who is striking at the root."

Jun 22nd, 2005, 10:23 AM	#9
Pizentios Programming Guru Join Date: May 2004 Location: Brandon, Manitoba, Canada Posts: 2,023 Rep Power: 7	Well said, however your always going to have people that do that on a forum. It's the nature of the Internet __________________ Profanity is the one language that all programmers understand. Check out my Blog <---updated Nov 30 2007!

Jun 22nd, 2005, 2:03 AM	#3
Navid Hobbyist Programmer Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Canada Posts: 187 Rep Power: 4	Yup Yup. ProgrammingForums is an essintial part of my programming development. A book is great, but there are always problems and question that are beyond the book that only another experienced programmer can assist.

Jun 22nd, 2005, 2:27 AM	#4
TheFalseDragon Programmer Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: \|\\|[][]B \|_4\|\\|D Posts: 41 Rep Power: 0	maybe programming forums should compile an exe file the helps to teach you to write some languages.

Jun 22nd, 2005, 2:41 AM	#5
uman Expert Programmer Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 794 Rep Power: 4	This is one of the nicest forums I've ever seen. Where did you see abuse?

Jun 22nd, 2005, 1:58 PM	#10
Ooble I eat cake for breakfast. Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: In my box. Posts: 4,434 Rep Power: 9	/me agrees heartily. Man, Guild Wars is really rubbing off on me... __________________ Me :: You :: Them

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