[plug] newbie list, show of hands

[Scott]

christian wrote:

> On Mon, Jan 08, 2001 at 08:10:54PM +0800, Scott wrote:
> > 2. They (the newbies)can decide when they want to post to the main plug
list
> > (and take the risk of being ridiculed).
>
> Newbies are sometimes "ridiculed" if they can't be bothered making any
> effort to think for themselves.  In general I don't think newbies get
> ridiculed on this list simply for asking easy questions.
>
> > 10. If you want to see linux get into the mainstream people who hardly
have
> > any real experience, then you need to encourage the totally computer
> > illiterate users to be involved and to learn.
>
> Why does Linux have to get into the "mainstream" at all?  It's far too
> mainstream for many people as it is.  Illiterate users are fine but the
> first thing they need to appreciate is that they will need to make an
> effort.  Freedom doesn't come without a price.
>
Ridicule can often be disguised by an elitist attitude.


Scott
P.S. I would've been surprised if you had of supported this. You are one of
the reasons why io think we need another list.