As a beginner I don't mind the semi-off topic posts at all, the more information the better. Many of the greatest inventions and scientific breakthroughs have happen accidentally or when researching other material. Life would be much easier if we knew every single business venture that would succeed and those that wouldn't. I do admit there are times when the list does deviate, but it is to some extent related--somewhat.
By the way, aren't we now complicit in exactly what some of us don't like about this thread? (laugh)
Matthew---- Original Message ----- From: "Jim" <jhomme1028@xxxxxxxxx>
To: <programmingblind@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> Sent: Saturday, November 03, 2007 12:49 PM Subject: Re: Has anyone noticed? Has anyone noticed?Hi Ken,I noticed, and I struggle with what to yell at people about. I guess I figure people must be using editors for programming and it must be on topic. I'm sorry that bothers you. Does anyone else have strong feelings about this?
Jim __________ Less time in line at the checkout counter, more time with your loved ones. http://snipurl.com/shopandprofit----- Original Message ----- From: Ken Perry
To: programmingblind@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Sent: Saturday, November 03, 2007 3:46 PM Subject: Has anyone noticed?Even with all the complaining about off topic we do more talking about editors, peoples software releases, Cell phones, and things not programming related than we do programming related. It has gotten so bad that I am thinking of creating a rule that runs a spam filter that detects mails that have nothing to do with programming all though I am not sure I can catch all the garbage I just was amazed when I looked over the last weeks email from this list and saw how much really had to do with programming and how much had to do with other crap that had nothing to do with coding.
I will probably get flamed but please folks think about it before you post if it has nothing to do with coding please don't post. I try to answer emails that ask coding questions and I spend more time hitting the delete button than answering. I think I missed a Java mail this last week because I deleted everything just to get rid of it. I tried to find it in my delete mail and gave up after going through to much crap that had nothing to do with coding.
Oh well I have some flooring to put in today so I am not even going to be around for people to flame me. Of course if you do flame me I don't really care I will most likely add your email to the rest of the crap I have deleted this week.
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