"Lew Hodgett" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
>
> "Steve" writes:
>
> > Could some one send me plans for a pool cue rack or tell me where to
find
> > some plans.
>
> Go to a pool hall and look around.
and bring a tape measure.
randy
nah. only about 85% or so.
randy
"Lee" <[email protected]> wrote in message news:IWwvc.43908$Ly.7560@attbi_s01...
> is 'did you google' the answer to every persons on this group
> "Mapdude" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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> > Do you google?
> >
> > Steve wrote:
> > > Could some one send me plans for a pool cue rack or tell me where to
> find
> > > some plans.
> > >
> > > Steve
> > >
> > >
> > >
> >
>
>
is 'did you google' the answer to every persons on this group
"Mapdude" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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> Do you google?
>
> Steve wrote:
> > Could some one send me plans for a pool cue rack or tell me where to
find
> > some plans.
> >
> > Steve
> >
> >
> >
>
Thu, Jun 3, 2004, 3:29am (EDT+4) [email protected] (Lee) queries:
is 'did you google' the answer to every persons on this group
Why not, if they don't say? If it's not important enough to spend
some time looking themselves, why should it be important enough for
someone else to spend time looking?
JOAT
If you're offered free wood, take it, period; figure out what to use it
for later.
- JOAT
On Thu, 3 Jun 2004 05:46:58 -0400, J T <[email protected]> wrote:
> Thu, Jun 3, 2004, 3:29am (EDT+4) [email protected] (Lee) queries:
> is 'did you google' the answer to every persons on this group
>
> Why not, if they don't say? If it's not important enough to spend
> some time looking themselves, why should it be important enough for
> someone else to spend time looking?
There's a great article written by Eric S. Raymond and Rick Moen:
"How to ask questions the smart way". It's full of things that
many of us have learned the hard way, but is a worthwhile read for
anyone trying to get help in a forum like this:
http://www.catb.org/~esr/faqs/smart-questions.html
Much of it is obvious once you read it, but even long-timers will find
a few things that make them understand the group dynamics of usenet
a bit better.
Dave Hinz
On Thu, 3 Jun 2004 14:27:49 -0400, J T <[email protected]> wrote:
> Thu, Jun 3, 2004, 3:03pm (EDT+4) [email protected]
> (Dave Hinz) gave us:
> There's a great article written by Eric S. Raymond and Rick Moen: "How
> to ask questions the smart way". <snip>
>
> I just skimmed, but looks like some good stuff. I did save the
> link to check later.
It's worth it.
> Right, or wrong, questions like started this thread, always make me
> think that what's meant is, "I haven't bothered looking myself, but i
> want somebody to find plans for me". To me, "google" is a good enough
> response to posts like that.
You bet.
> On the other hand, if they say something along the lines of, "I've
> been to the library, and looked on the web for two days, and still can't
> come up with and plans for whatever", it might just mean he/she can't
> search worth a damn, but at least they're trying. Anyone that's willing
> to at least try is worth giving a bit of help to. I still wouldn't
> e-mail them whatever they're looking for.
Sounds like you've figured out most of ESR's stuff already - the pointer
was more an affirmation of your approach, by the way, as you'll see when
you read it.
Dave Hinz
Thu, Jun 3, 2004, 6:37pm (EDT+4) [email protected]
(Dave=A0Hinz) says:
<snip> Sounds like you've figured out most of ESR's stuff already - the
pointer was more an affirmation of your approach, by the way, as you'll
see when you read it.
I are always reddy to gain new knowledge. Thanks.
JOAT
If you're offered free wood, take it, period; figure out what to use it
for later.
- JOAT
Thu, Jun 3, 2004, 3:03pm (EDT+4) [email protected]
(Dave=A0Hinz) gave us:
There's a great article written by Eric S. Raymond and Rick Moen: "How
to ask questions the smart way". <snip>
I just skimmed, but looks like some good stuff. I did save the
link to check later.
Right, or wrong, questions like started this thread, always make me
think that what's meant is, "I haven't bothered looking myself, but i
want somebody to find plans for me". To me, "google" is a good enough
response to posts like that.
On the other hand, if they say something along the lines of, "I've
been to the library, and looked on the web for two days, and still can't
come up with and plans for whatever", it might just mean he/she can't
search worth a damn, but at least they're trying. Anyone that's willing
to at least try is worth giving a bit of help to. I still wouldn't
e-mail them whatever they're looking for.
JOAT
If you're offered free wood, take it, period; figure out what to use it
for later.
- JOAT
"Steve" writes:
> Could some one send me plans for a pool cue rack or tell me where to find
> some plans.
Go to a pool hall and look around.
Ah yes, shades of my misspent youth<G>.
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On Wed, 2 Jun 2004 20:56:55 -0400, "Steve" <[email protected]> stated
wide-eyed, with arms akimbo:
>Could some one send me plans for a pool cue rack or tell me where to find
>some plans.
Go to your local Internet store and look on the lefthand rack.
Plans are right there next to the plans for making a pointy stick
and making a board. They're free, so just take them and enjoy!
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