Re: A plea for civility

[gaw717@www710.gsfc.nasa.gov (Geraldine Wright)]

In article <339F7A8E.67A6@swbell.net>, rubywand@swbell.net says...
>Perhaps. Still, as you know, being a ][ user in the 90's demands a certain 
>toughness. If a new ][ owner or Mac A2 emmulator user wilts at the little digs
>and jabs in some csa2 postings, how is he/she going to deal with the
>challenges of ][ computing? 

I'm not sure I see the connection. Certainly becoming a new Apple II user 
requires willingness to take on intellectual challenges, since often one must 
find their own solution to problems that crop up, rather than rely on an army 
of highly paid consultants. Also, the new user must be patient and persistent, 
since many of the solutions require diligent detective work. However, I don't 
agree that selecting for thick skinned people who don't get upset at insults is 
going to also select for the highly intelligent, highly inquisitive, creative 
folks we need to keep our Apple II's fresh and alive.
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Geraldine Wright
gaw717@www710.gsfc.nasa.gov
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