[SI-LIST] Re: Proper use of the Si-List
- From: john <johndp@xxxxxxxx>
- To: si-list@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
- Date: Mon, 20 Sep 2004 10:49:10 +0100
While I would agree that the SI-List is not somewhere to get first
semester degree (or in some cases it appears even secondary school)
education, it is however a place of learning. It is a place where views
can be expressed and questions asked, it is not a place for free
advertising for books, courses or consulting services. If a list member
(who gains no financial benefit form the goods/services) recommends a
particular course ,or book then that is a different matter.
I recently heard a consultant say something on the lines of ' I can not
understand some members of the SI list giving away there IP for free',
this same consultant recently asked the list for advice for which I'm
sure they could have paid another consultant for.... maybe this was why
there was only limited response.
The list pretty much regulates itself for content, if questions are to
basic or if they require to much IP, then they are normally ignored.
If a problem is posted that a lot of us a facing then normally a good
debate happens and the readers/posters are left to make there own
technical decision based on the discussion.
Yes, some of the questions can be infuriating when the author shows no
ability to help themselves, however there is a filter mechanism, it is a
handy key marked 'delete'.
Regards
John
Dr. Edward P. Sayre wrote:
>Folks:
>
>I think its time we put the use of the SI-List in perspective and lay down
>some rules:
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>In my opinion, I think it should be a clearly stated goal that the SI-List
>is not a place for beginners to learn. It should be a place for discussion
>of substantive alternate points of view and in-depth questions on new
>technology, tools and SI techniques. There are many seminars and books that
>should be consulted before bringing elementary problems to the SI-List list
>membership. A quick search on Google will suffice on this point.
>
>The SI-List should not be the place to get free technical
>consulting. There are many capable consultants whose professional
>livelihood depends on helping existing and new clients with their problems
>in a cost effective and rapid manner. Many excellent suggestions can be
>found on the Si-List by these folks and it is not a burden to find out who
>they are and how they can help you. If your project has not been funded to
>support the required work, whether by yourself or a consultant, then the
>list should not be burdened by requests for free help.
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>>As many of you know, I am one of those senior SI guys. I'm sick and tired
>>of getting slammed because of that long experience I bring to the table
>>and frankly, I hate seeing the recent snide remarks and personalities
>>quirks expressed on the SI-List. The SI-List has been and should be
>>strictly for substantive technical questions to be asked and answered.
>>
>>
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>ed sayre
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