> But what then when people make stupid parse errors and start talking in
> all caps complaining that their code doesn't work and demand help? We'll
> flame them just the same. So its either help them, or get large threads
> of flames over and over. Sure it is much better to learn to code yourself
> and not ask simple questions, but listwise It might be just easier to
> guide people on the right track (and actually have something to do with
> circle) than just flame them all the time.
Two things.
If people can't find a parse error, what are they doing coding a MUD?
If people are TALKING LIKE THIS??!?!?! I simply delete the message
because it's very annoying to read, and it clearly displays their
attitude, and I dont care to deal with anyone of that sort.
I think from what you're saying that you are simply answering and coding
dozen of simple things for someone because it's easier than to have to
deal with them. Yes I agree you can learn from someone walking through
code with you. Like I said, if you post a chunk of code and ask for
help, there is nothing wrong with that. I think when someone can't
figure out how to use a GET_HIT then they shouldn't be running a MUD.
I'm just asking for a little effort from people rather than running to
the list the first time something doesn't work, or when it hasn't been
coded for you already in a snippet. Too many muds are run on snippets,
and when they can't find it already coded they post to this list. That's
now what we're here for.
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