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Raymond Wan wrote: > > Hi all, > > > Paul Johnson wrote: >> On Mon, Aug 17, 2009 at 04:09:34PM -0400, Uri Guttman wrote: >>>>>>>> "I" == Ian <pcs305@gmail.com> writes: >>> I> Unfortunately I'm not an expert. I just read a few books and >>> this list etc. >>> >>> a couple of things. it is good that you are offering to help but as you >>> claim not to be an expert, it can hurt more than help. there are plenty >>> of experts on this list who can help and fixing up weak code offered >>> from beginners makes our work even harder. feel free to jump in with >>> ideas and questions but until you are sure of your skills, it is best to >>> not offer coding solutions. >> >> I'm afraid I disagree with this. Ian's first reply said: > > > I also agree with Paul on this. I see your point, Uri -- that someone > who isn't an expert can do more harm than good. > > However, several times in my life, I've had teachers who were experts in > their field, but they couldn't explain what they knew if their job > depended on it. Sorry to be a PITA, but relative to the list, a quick Google: http://www.google.ca/#hl=en&q=raymond+wan&btnG=Google+Search&meta=&aq=f&fp=6393c88910a58a95 http://www.google.ca/#hl=en&q=uri+guttman&btnG=Google+Search&meta=&aq=f&fp=6393c88910a58a95 I don't know if we should argue with the 'teaching' techniques of those who have exemplary skills and long-term interest in the subject. imho, there are others here who are very, very qualified to light Uri up if he's "doing it wrong". Again... imho. SteveThread Previous | Thread Next