jeffd@ficc.uu.net (Jeff Daiell) (01/23/90)
Since I just called for postings expressing good impressions,
let me begin with two.
One is of Bill Wells. I've noted before that he sometimes
shows too much temper --- but he also consistently posts
helpful articles, especially of value to new users (postings
which demonstrate, BTW, the distinction between benevolence and
altruism). In fact, in the groups I subscribe to, he is among
the most frequent dispensers of practical assistance. It's
one thing to respond angrily to a flame, and another to sniff
"RTFM" to a lost soul: so go ahead and knock him for the former;
I'll give him thumbs-up for a better approach to knowledge-seekers
than the latter.
The second is of Karen Valentino. Even when I disagree with her,
I am impressed by her grace, goodwill, and writing style. The very
first posting of hers that I read (about why R'ing TFM might not be
the best thing for a new user) was perhaps the nicest, most reasonsed
posting I've seen in all the months I've been netting. She has also
shown a sense of humor and a willingness to respond to disagreement
with nonhostile rebuttal.
Jeff Daiell
PS - This is being sent to news.groups because that is where several
of the calls for a reduction in flames have appeard.
--
If a hungry man has water, and a thirsty man has bread,
Then if they trade, be not dismayed, they both come out ahead.
-- Don Paarlberg