Re: FLASH: [OT] was Animated GIFs and Flash

[Randy Kato]

Wayne,


This list is made up of many of the TOP Flash experts from all over the

world...as well as countless 'newbies' who must be hugely intimidated by:


-the advanced level of many people here

-the challenge of learning new software

-the confusion of learning ActionScript, FS commands, &c.

-blah blah blah


A post like yours can easily turn people away from the list, or at least keep

them lurking, afraid of asking what they think is a stupid question for fear of

somebody laughing at them publicly. Consider the newbies, because we were all

newbies at some point and some of those newbies have become masters of a craft

and choose to share their knowledge here.


Please consider this when you type your posts. If a question strikes you as

hilariously simple, you can laugh, but it's not necessary to post that. If it's

so simple to you, let somebody else answer it -- it's a great confidence boost

for newbies to be able to contribute back to the list.


I've also noticed (and this is not a personal attack) that some posts are made

seemingly without thought -- loose use of incorrect terminology that an expert

MIGHT be able to decipher can horribly confuse most people. A post may be

directed toward more advanced Flashers, but everybody sees it, and if it's

posted with some thought it ought to be able to help a wider audience.


Regarding OT (Off Topic) posts, as long as they're flagged as OT they can be

easily filtered out or ignored. Personally I don't mind them because they're

generally issues of interest to this community.


-Randy



"Wayne Pennell ( Web Master )" wrote:


> Read before flaming ... I think negate the fact I don't wish to sift through

>

> A. Napster ( this is a flash group)

>

> B.  I said I know I shouldn't laugh but hey RTFM or at least look at the

> Help tutorials ( could have said that )

>

> C.  I try not to post OT as much as some so what is the deal with placing my

> opinion if I help them while laughing?

>

> Wayne Pennell


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