OK guys... the same old argument back and forth is getting really old. It seems like we have a differing set of opinions on how everyone should be treated.
IMHO, sometimes newbies are just excited and want to post 'something' and they can't think of anything BUT a stupid question. Why don't we have a standard answer that we can all agree upon?
I also think that although the 'Sweet Ones' are trying to buffer the newbie from a 'bashing', replies like... 'Oh no, the old grouches are coming...' or 'get ready to get bashed' aren't very professional either. It just starts a bunch of crap and IMO, it looks stupid!
Why don't we agree on a standard reply to help the newbies be self-sufficient. We don't have to baby them and we shouldn't protect them. This is a tough business. And if they post a stupid question after reading the advice... well?
The following two posts are an idea of a 'Standard Reply System.' If someone has a better idea, let's have it. NEW arguments are GREAT in my opinion, but lets stop having the SAME one every day!
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