Re: [cobalt-users] Cobalt Knowledge Base (was META FAQ Suggestion)

[Jeff Lasman <jblists@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

"LightSpeedServers.Net" wrote:

> I believe people should focus on helping each other and avoid leaving a
> comment that is not constructive as comments that are not constructive also
> do not increase the value of the list.

I'd love to agree with you, Michael.  As one of those people who try to
answer questions, though, I hope you'll appreciate my point of view.

I don't remember the "details" of everything I know.  If I didn't check
references I might give you the wrong location, the wrong address, the
wrong thing to delete, etc.

So when I answer you, I must do research, even if it's on something I
know.  If I don't I may very well make a mistake; possibly one that's
fatal for your RaQ (and I've seen a lot of fatal mistakes on this list
over the years).

So if it's something I know has been covered on the list, why should I
take the time to look it up again?  Why can't the person who asked the
question, and who needs the answer, look it up?  Currently I spend about
three hours daily on the list.  I really can't afford any more time on
it.

Thanks for considering my side of the story.

Jeff
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