SNR

[Ron Schweikert]

In article <1991Jun17.132947.5296 at druid.uucp> darcy at druid.uucp (D'Arcy J.M. Cain) writes:
>In article <SVEN.91Jun16133706 at laverne.cs.widener.edu> Sven Heinicke writes:
>>Just to get things straight I was using GNU C too and, of course, got
>>about same errors.
>
>Just recently Doug Gwyn announced that he is leaving comp.lang.c because
>of the SNR in this group.  Hopefully he is just waiting in the wings,
>along with all the other gurus who have been silent lately, watching to
>see if we can get this group under control.  Well here is my contribution.

(Lots of excellent suggestions deleted)

>Above all try to give the impression that you have done your homework
>first.  The best way to give that impression is to have done so.  No one
>owes you an answer so try not to take the help offered for granted.  This
>group should be your last resort, not your first.
>
>Oh, and don't forget the magic words your parents taught you.
>
>BTW, the above suggestions are doubly important for those who want to
>answer a question.
>
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Well, I'll violate my normal posting criteria (I'm one who mostly reads, but
responds by mail rather than posting) and add a bit of SNR for an important
reason:

I concur completely with the above posting!  I urge people to browse this
newsgroup to learn, but only *post* as a *last resort!*  Also, take squabbles
off-line via email.  Let's get this group back to more of a purist discussion
forum.  As a note to readers, if you have a specific question prompted by
someone who posted, respond via email.  I've found people genuinely interested
in helping others.  Use the net only if you think it's of interest to most
everyone.  

I'd like to get Doug Gwynn and other gurus "back in the fold."  By quietly
reading their responses to technical issues, I've learned a lot.  To Doug,
Chris Torek and the many others...thank you for your patience and time.  We'd
like to see you back.

Ron