On Fri, 26 Sep 2008 07:58:24 +1000, Pixie <Pixie@AnnWheatley.com> wrote in:
<qsvnd4tdpi2tf8fi7r38mh1vi0ssb178a4@4ax.com>:
>On Thu, 25 Sep 2008 14:39:27 +0100, LittleMissMe!!
><LittleMissMe!!@email.invalid> wrote:
>
>>Hiya can I ask why you are posting designs that haven't had a request to be
>>reposted???
>>
>As superfluous as it may look to those that did retrieve the files,
>have another look.
>
>You (LMM) are now posting using the tools and knowledge gained from
>this group. Taking care to post in a way that will ensure the broadest
>range of people will be able to download it.
>You are displaying generosity, skill AND a willingness to post
>considerately.
>Others are not, DESPITE the Tools and the information being readily
>available for all.
>Good posting is not a secret society with a secret handshake.
>
>Huge posts, either posted as one lump (OBZ) or "disguised" by posting
>in a million pieces, does not mean everyone got them successfully.
>
>It is not hard to learn to post using the information available for
>the different mediums. But still, people just chuck the files in here
>like they are trying out for the pitcher's position for some second
>rate baseball team.
>Hard, fast and with little regard for the catcher.
>
>It's NOT about who posts and who doesn't, regardless of what the
>disgruntled moochers say.
>It's NOT about ridiculing those who don't know how to post, so they
>don't.
>People who post in here are not posting just to the requester. They
>are posting to the WORLD.
>
>It IS about who is able to post CORRECTLY.
>Not many are.
>I've been offline for a while (just Life getting in the way) and to
>come back and sift through the rubble looking for signs of surviving
>posts has been an interesting exercise, considering the information
>about Posting that is readily available to this group.
>
>I can see only a handful of people that have any idea of what posting
>is about. You are one that did try to learn how to post.
>Enthusiastically too, I might add!! It was fun, yes?? The outcome
>outweighing any learning headaches??
>Why others think they don't have time to do this is beyond me.
>The newbies are generous, and it is all very exciting sharing and
>receiving. But eventually you have to pay the Piper and learn how to
>post if everyone wants this group to grow.
>You can drive without a licence, sure.
>It don't make one an Indy 500 driver.
>Knowledge is disappearing. This is not a Yahoo group.
>This group requires a certain amount of work (learning) to keep it
>alive and progressive.
>The times are a-changing, and we have to keep up.
>
>No. Posting one huge file is not correct.
>No. Splitting that huge file into 2212 pieces and pretending it is
>split is not good practice either.
>No. Using that Powerpost abortion of a program is not good practice.
>You might as well put a sign out saying "good intentions, but no idea
>- and don't write me about it while I'm feeling so generous".
>
>The group limps along regardless. But the "dumbing down" is becoming
>obvious.
>No one wants to help themselves to knowledge anymore. Knowledge that
>will help the Poster, not just the downloaders.
>Good posting saves time, saves headaches. For everyone.
>
>People should try it, they might like it!!
>
>Morning tea and biccies will be served whilst newbies read the Posting
>Tools post..... :-))
>Question time is whenever one has a question.
>Lines are open.
>
>Pixie :-))
>
Hi Pixie
and yep I opened mouth and inserted foot before getting my brain in gear
lol I realized once I had posted the question and then looked back at the
designs Aunty Jankin posted and the originals why they were being
reposted but once u have posted u cant delete lol,
so I apologies to Aunty Jankin sowwy
ME x
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