Martin Ambuhl <> writes:
> Richard wrote:
>> Ian Collins <ian-> writes:
>>
>>> wrote:
>>>> Hi All,
>>>>
>>>> I observed something surprising:
>>>> Here is code snippet
>>>>
>>>> *****************
>>>> int i = 5;
>>>> i = i++ + ((((8 << 1) << (5 << 1)) * 3 * 3)) + ++i;
>>>> printf ( "i = %d \n " ,i);
>>>> *****************
>>> Please see the scores of previous postings about this form of undefined
>>> behavior.
>>
>> By this rational, you should post this reply to 99% of posts which
>> cover material already covered and archived. If *you* are tired of
>> answering these questions I suggest you have one of two options:
>>
>> a) Leave
>> b) Leave it to someone else to answer.
>
> I suggest you be condemned to spend the rest of your life answering
> the same questions over and over. The fact is that (b) is covered by
> the FAQ, but not by you, who as usual; carps without contributing
Nearly all bloody questions here are covered by the FAQ. People,
especially nOObs, find it hard to locate their problems and to digest
entire FAQs. It's why help groups exist. It costs nothing to be
polite. Don't want to help? Then don't.
The "its already been answered" line would apply to 99.9999% of
questions posted here.
> anything. You will note that you did *nothing* toward answering the
> origianl question. Your behavior is nothing but destructive.
Pointing out rude and obnoxious behaviour and requesting a poster to
turn it down a bit is not destructive. It is also amusing that you are
now doing exactly what you are accusing me of. The difference being that
I am asking for some politeness and thoughtfulness when replying as
opposed to berating them for not being fully clued up on the
FAQ. Whereas you are supporting curt rude replies to people looking for
help because they haven't fulfilled your own requirements on doing their
own research.
>
>> A noob might have no experience to spot the issue. It IS a common
>> issue. It is not necessarily easy to find. No one should be expected to
>> memorise a FAQ before posting to a help news group.
>
> And what, exactly, did *you* contribute to answering the question?
I wasn't answering the question. I was answering his arrogant post. Your
point is what exactly?
> Nothing. You have only negativism to offer. Twit.
And the OP was positive in what way? It was rude and obnoxious. my post
was in no way negative as far as the OP goes. It was curt with the poster
who felt the need to be unnecessarily rude to the OP.
And I frequently post on topic comments. I just don't feel the need to
jump in and berate nOObs like some, too frequently, do. I also don't feel
the need to repeat an answer that someone else has already
addressed. And just by hanging around I learn a lot here too.
Bottom line : If you can't be nice, say nothing at all.
So basically, you are as bad as the previous poster.
I am astonished at the attitude of some people in this NG. I have not
witnessed such a level of arrogant posturing and downright rudeness in
any other technical group in which I participate. And as usual it's a
small minority who leave the bad taste.
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