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Old January 13th 05, 01:03 AM
RJK
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Default Literal-ness !!

It is occasionally fascinating to watch the responses, in MS NG's, to a post
that suggests or recommends something quite specific. Responses rapidly
appear that "read-into" the original post ALL SORTS of things that simply
were not contained or even suggested in that post !

Then there are the responses that critisize the original postee for not
having included a MASSIVE BULK of related background information - in the
original post !
grin

regards, Richard


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Old January 13th 05, 01:10 AM
Will Denny
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....and you posting is valid because...

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"RJK" wrote in message
...
It is occasionally fascinating to watch the responses, in MS NG's, to a
post that suggests or recommends something quite specific. Responses
rapidly appear that "read-into" the original post ALL SORTS of things that
simply were not contained or even suggested in that post !

Then there are the responses that critisize the original postee for not
having included a MASSIVE BULK of related background information - in the
original post !
grin

regards, Richard



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Old January 13th 05, 01:20 AM
Richard Urban
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If a person does not supply a massive amount of related "bulk" with their
post, that forces others to read into the post what they feel is necessary.
It may be correct or incorrect.

If you, or others, can't compose a proper post don't expect a proper answer!


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Richard Urban

aka Crusty (-: Old B@stard :-)

If you knew as much as you thought you know,
You would realize that you don't know what you thought you knew!


"RJK" wrote in message
...
It is occasionally fascinating to watch the responses, in MS NG's, to a
post that suggests or recommends something quite specific. Responses
rapidly appear that "read-into" the original post ALL SORTS of things that
simply were not contained or even suggested in that post !

Then there are the responses that critisize the original postee for not
having included a MASSIVE BULK of related background information - in the
original post !
grin

regards, Richard



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Old January 13th 05, 01:43 AM
Jupiter Jones [MVP]
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"read-into" posts is often necessary since the posters often leave out
essential information but still give enough for an educated guess.
In these cases more information is sometimes requested while the responder
makes the best guess.
Often the guess is correct.
If people did not read into a post, a large % of questions would never get
an answer simply because the poster does not know exactly what is going on.

If those terms are not satisfactory to anyone, this is not a good place to
post.
They may need to take their computer to a qualified tech.

--
Jupiter Jones [MVP]
http://www3.telus.net/dandemar/


"RJK" wrote in message
...
It is occasionally fascinating to watch the responses, in MS NG's, to a
post that suggests or recommends something quite specific. Responses
rapidly appear that "read-into" the original post ALL SORTS of things that
simply were not contained or even suggested in that post !

Then there are the responses that critisize the original postee for not
having included a MASSIVE BULK of related background information - in the
original post !
grin

regards, Richard



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Old January 13th 05, 01:48 AM
Ken Blake
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In ,
RJK typed:

It is occasionally fascinating to watch the responses, in MS
NG's, to
a post that suggests or recommends something quite specific.
Responses rapidly appear that "read-into" the original post ALL
SORTS
of things that simply were not contained or even suggested in
that
post !
Then there are the responses that critisize the original postee
for
not having included a MASSIVE BULK of related background
information
- in the original post !



You apparently want it both ways. You criticize people for
guessing what the person asking really meant, but you also
criticize those who aren't willing to guess and ask for more
information.

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Old January 13th 05, 02:09 AM
RJK
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I think you're Correct ! :-)

regards, Richard


"Richard Urban" wrote in message
...
If a person does not supply a massive amount of related "bulk" with their
post, that forces others to read into the post what they feel is
necessary. It may be correct or incorrect.

If you, or others, can't compose a proper post don't expect a proper
answer!


--
Regards,

Richard Urban

aka Crusty (-: Old B@stard :-)

If you knew as much as you thought you know,
You would realize that you don't know what you thought you knew!


"RJK" wrote in message
...
It is occasionally fascinating to watch the responses, in MS NG's, to a
post that suggests or recommends something quite specific. Responses
rapidly appear that "read-into" the original post ALL SORTS of things
that simply were not contained or even suggested in that post !

Then there are the responses that critisize the original postee for not
having included a MASSIVE BULK of related background information - in the
original post !
grin

regards, Richard





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Old January 13th 05, 02:09 AM
RJK
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I agree ! :-)

regards, Richard


"Jupiter Jones [MVP]" wrote in message
...
"read-into" posts is often necessary since the posters often leave out
essential information but still give enough for an educated guess.
In these cases more information is sometimes requested while the responder
makes the best guess.
Often the guess is correct.
If people did not read into a post, a large % of questions would never get
an answer simply because the poster does not know exactly what is going
on.

If those terms are not satisfactory to anyone, this is not a good place to
post.
They may need to take their computer to a qualified tech.

--
Jupiter Jones [MVP]
http://www3.telus.net/dandemar/


"RJK" wrote in message
...
It is occasionally fascinating to watch the responses, in MS NG's, to a
post that suggests or recommends something quite specific. Responses
rapidly appear that "read-into" the original post ALL SORTS of things
that simply were not contained or even suggested in that post !

Then there are the responses that critisize the original postee for not
having included a MASSIVE BULK of related background information - in the
original post !
grin

regards, Richard





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Old January 13th 05, 02:11 AM
RJK
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I do ...(want it both ways), :-) ...but then again, ...I suspect that I
was not specific enough in my original post !

regards, Richard


"Ken Blake" wrote in message
.. .
In ,
RJK typed:

It is occasionally fascinating to watch the responses, in MS NG's, to
a post that suggests or recommends something quite specific. Responses
rapidly appear that "read-into" the original post ALL SORTS
of things that simply were not contained or even suggested in that
post !
Then there are the responses that critisize the original postee for
not having included a MASSIVE BULK of related background information
- in the original post !



You apparently want it both ways. You criticize people for guessing what
the person asking really meant, but you also criticize those who aren't
willing to guess and ask for more information.

--
Ken Blake - Microsoft MVP Windows: Shell/User
Please reply to the newsgroup



  #9  
Old January 13th 05, 02:49 AM
» mrtee «
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Need more information! :-)

--=20
Just my 2=A2 worth,
Jeff
__________In response to__________
"RJK" wrote in message =
...
|I do ...(want it both ways), :-) ...but then again, ...I suspect =
that I=20
| was not specific enough in my original post !
|=20
| regards, Richard

  #10  
Old January 13th 05, 03:06 AM
Vanguard
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"RJK" wrote in message
...
It is occasionally fascinating to watch the responses, in MS NG's, to
a post that suggests or recommends something quite specific.
Responses rapidly appear that "read-into" the original post ALL SORTS
of things that simply were not contained or even suggested in that
post !

Then there are the responses that critisize the original postee for
not having included a MASSIVE BULK of related background information -
in the original post !
grin



Wow, I didn't know God visited these newsgroups.

 




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