[Digestion] An apology

Thu May 24 21:11:13 CDT 2007

Paul,

We'll add a link to the archive site. 

Thanks for the suggestion. 

Tom

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[mailto:digestion-bounces at listserv.repp.org] On Behalf Of Paul Harris
Sent: Wednesday, May 23, 2007 10:47 PM
To: Duncan Martin
Cc: digestion at listserv.repp.org
Subject: Re: [Digestion] An apology

G'day All,

It IS hard to get some of the "vibes" via e-mail! I also get my share of
optimistic students.

The "Beginners Guide" was set up to try and assist "beginners", so feel
free to refer people to it at http://www.adelaide.edu.au/biogas/ (now).
I should see if a link can be added to the REPP archive site.

Happy Digesting,
HOOROO

Duncan Martin wrote:
> 
> I seem to have stirred up a hornet's nest with my rather flippant response
> to what seemed to me an excessively elementary question a few weeks ago.
> Donna's response (below) is the most pointed but I have taken note of the
> others.
> 
> My reply WAS inappropriate - in tone and content and I wish to apologize
to
> all forum members. I agree that it is important that users feel free to
ask
> any question they wish to in such a forum.
> 
> While I appreciate the postings from one or two colleagues giving some
> support for the view that some questions are TOO elementary for this
forum,
> that does not justify me failing to treat the questioner with respect. My
> posting probably read more rudely than it was meant - my intention was a
> light-hearted reproof, not to 'flame'. However, I should know by now that
> humour doesn't travel well - especially via electronic media.
> 
> My only excuse is that I have perhaps spent too long working in
universities
> and fielding email enquiries about my research that rather too often turn
> out to be from students trying to get a dissertation or thesis written
> without once visiting the library. And, yes, there have been a few of them
> visiting this forum. However, that's no excuse for discourtesy - even at
the
> end of a trying day.
> 
> Elitism? No. Regular users will know that I often answer the enquiries of
> others, including the 'elementary' ones.
> 
> Intolerance of ignorance? No. Intolerance of laziness? Yes. But I was out
of
> order in assuming that was what lay behind the enquiry. And, as Donna
> implies, if I hadn't time to answer it, I didn't need to.
> 
> So, lets keep talking!
> 
> Duncan
> 
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> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Donna Soroka" <horses3dog1 at yahoo.com>
> To: <digestion at listserv.repp.org>
> Sent: Tuesday, May 15, 2007 8:03 PM
> Subject: [Digestion] No Stupid Questions....
> 
> > Sounds to me like we have at least one elitist in this group that has
> > shunned the idea of sharing information.  No, not everyone in this forum
> > has unlimited access to internet resources.  No, not everyone in this
> > forum is computer savvy enough at this immediate time to know where to
> > even begin to look for answers to questions.  No, not everyone in this
> > forum is rude enough to tell another member where to get off just
because
> > he didn't want to answer what HE determined was an impertinent question.
> > If I may be so bold, I would think most of us joined this forum to
LEARN.
> > With all of the information on the internet to be gleaned IF you know
> > where to look, it's easy to understand some possible confusion and
> > questions asked to clear up that confusion.
> >
> >  Those with knowledge already attained are invaluable to this forum, but
I
> > do believe a little more acceptance and tolerance for those who DON'T
> > happen know everything might be in order here.
> >
> >  -Donna
> >
> >
> >
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