> 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. Monroe - Eternal , A , _,-~(_X_)~-,_ ,/`,/ , ; , \,`\, /-,/-,/~`Y;Y`~\,-\,-\ Michael A. Clubine (maclubin@syr.edu) `Y` E t e r n a l (smith.syr.edu 4000) } Dragon by: http://borogove.syr.edu/ { Dan Hunt } "The land of Eternal awaits you..." V +-----------------------------------------------------------+ | Ensure that you have read the CircleMUD Mailing List FAQ: | | http://cspo.queensu.ca/~fletcher/Circle/list_faq.html | | Or send 'info circle' to majordomo@cspo.queensu.ca | +-----------------------------------------------------------+
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