Erika

Snippy is subjective.. if you don't like the answers that some give, add the
sender to your killfile..

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Mike Hall
MVP - Windows Shell/User


"Erika" wrote in message
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Mike Hall (MS-MVP) wrote:
Erika

There are already websites covering some of the most frequently asked
questions.. it is as easy for an OP to type their questions into a Google
or MSN search to find them, but some have already done this.. what they
want when they come here is a simple explanation in laymen terms,
something like a two line answer that covers all exits.. that is not
going to happen in many cases..

There has been criticism by some at the amount of websites one is
directed to by MVPs.. accusations of us not knowing are stuff are not
uncommon.. so what are we expected to do?.. type out long personalised
answers addressing each OP's specific need, no answer ever requiring any
ability on the OP's part?.. we are volunteers here, and have a life
outside of offering to do their child's school project for them..
sometimes, we just can't win..


Well, for example, John Inzer inserts a thorough and complete answer to
that eternal question, "How do I convert a Publisher file to a PDF?". He's
copying and pasting his answer as many times as it takes.

I realize you guys are volunteers! So? If you can't do it politely, skip
it.

Actually, it seems to me, just in the few days we've been discussing this
question, that people are receiving MUCH nicer answers in general!


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Hugs, Erika