FreeLists / si-list / [SI-LIST] Re: Acceptable questions

[steve weir <weirsp@xxxxxxxxxx>]

I tend to agree with Jeff.  I think the majority of us got into engineering 
out of a general love of science.  I would hate to discourage that in 
another generation.

Steve.
At 09:03 AM 10/1/2004 -0700, Loyer, Jeff wrote:
>In my opinion, I wish folks were less eager to chastise on this list.
>While I share your sentiments about some of the questions, I also feel
>as resentful (if not more so) towards the negative comments that
>accompany them.
>
>I think we are doing a disservice when we characterize a person as lazy,
>etc. for asking a "silly" question.  It leads others to feel they might
>become the object of the community's scorn, harassment, and wrath if
>they ask a question which doesn't meet everybody's criteria for
>acceptability.
>
>My respect for Ray's administration of the list is immense, and I trust
>him to address inappropriate postings in a firm, respectful manner
>(which he does admirably).
>
>I would leave the responsibility and privilege of censoring this list to
>Ray - he's earned it, and proven capable of doing so in an exemplary
>manner.
>
>Jeff Loyer
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