Re: Finding Error in Applet.

Andrew Thompson wrote:


I suspect Roedy isn't addressing the useful content but the undiplomatic tone.

I favor blunt but objective technical comments, but the comment about a
"pathetic statement" would tend to close someone's ears to your helpful advice.

As for you newbies and other folks - disregard the tone of messages online,
which will always tend to be harsher than they'd sound in person, and focus on
the content. You can register objections:

"The statement isn't pathetic. Here's why ..."

or agreement:

"You're right, the code is crap, that's why I'm asking for help."

or obtain that gold nugget of good advice and acknowledge it:

"Thank you, Andrew, hiring a consultant is a good idea for us. We hadn't
thought of it."

or request clarification:

"What about my post led you to conclude that it's pathetic?"

All of these are potential responses to the content, without getting too
wrapped up in diversionary emotional issues.

I suggest not directly addressing the person's attitude if it offended you
personally. Since I am not offended by Andrew, in fact, I rather like him, I
feel free to criticize him roundly where I feel it's justified. He knows
where I'm coming from.

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Lew