From: "Brandon J. Van Every" Date: 2003-08-20T17:07:26+09:00 Subject: Re: Why would you abandon Ruby? (was) Mark Wilson wrote: > >> Could you tag any future /(Abandon|Switch) >>> (to|from) (Ruby|Python)/ threads you feel compelled to start with >>> '[DROSS]' in the subject or something so I can killfile them more >>> easily? =;) >> >> Whether I can or not, I won't. > > The symbol '=;)' means that it's a joke. 'A sense of humor' means being able to receive a joke, and knowing when and how to give one. Saying, "I don't like what you post, I think it should all be labeled [DROSS], will you please make it easier for me to killfile your posts?" is not an act of good humor, it is hostile. > I forget the details of your first post. What was your intent? I suggest you read my first post if you're interested. > Two questions in one post is tiring? Yes it is, when it comes from people who aren't trying to be helpful. And as I said, I just went through a whole pack of those in comp.lang.python. -- Cheers, www.3DProgrammer.com Brandon Van Every Seattle, WA 20% of the world is real. 80% is gobbledygook we make up inside our own heads.