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From: Josh English
Date: 3 Nov 2000 11:34:48
Message: <3A02E927.D2C56296@spiritone.com>
I'm not implying that there is a lack of it, but I've seen a few here and there and it
grates on my nerves. The way you answer questions is appropriate and complete. What
else
can we expect from you Ken?
Josh

Ken wrote:

> Josh English wrote:
>
> > As far as answering a questions, I don't mind "Read Section 5.4.2 of the Manual"
or
> > "look at question 34 of the VFAQ". Those arent' so bad.
>
>   When I point someone to the VFAQ I direct them to the exact passage
> that applies to the question asked. If I point to the manual I often
> copy and paste the relevant part into the body of my reply with additional
> explanations as warranted.
>   The VFAQ took a lot of time and effort to write and IMO offers
> a valuable service to the community. We wrote it so we don't have
> to answer the same simple questions over and over and over again
> here in the groups. But like any resource it is not all encompassing
> and there are many times when a worded response is warranted and
> I don't think you will find any lack of that around here.
>
> --
> Ken Tyler - 1400+ POV-Ray, Graphics, 3D Rendering, and Raytracing Links:
> http://home.pacbell.net/tylereng/index.html http://www.povray.org/links/

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Josh English -- Lexiphanic Lethomaniac
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