Change in computers as a hobbiest... 2862

I have found a number of co-posters across the approximately two dozen newsgroups that I follow. I think that this is because: 1) most newsgroups that I follow have, at least somewhat, an intellectual bent even if the subjects are quite different. 2) I do not put up with garbage. I have several times subscribed to two dozen newsgroups on a subject and then ruthlessly weeded them down to the few that I found useful. Sometimes "few" equals zero.

Which does not work too well if they are around the world. With USENET, I even note the delay within North America. If I post a question in a newsgroup some afternoon, I do not expect many replies until the next day since I am on the West Coast.

"sometimes hindered"? Try "almost always".

This is exactly why I do not bother with chats.

I use this delay to my advantage. If I am having trouble in a technical area, it can get to the point where I want outside help. I write up my problem, and sometimes, in this process, find that I get another idea of what to try or even the answer.

The delay does have a downside, so I have learned to post before I run into the wall in order that the delay is not on a critical path.

Quite.

Is it community or coincidence? There are some people who take the same bus I do in the morning. It is purely accidental. If the bus routes change significantly, they will not be on the bus.

Quite.

Sincerely,

Gene Wirchenko

Computerese Irregular Verb Conjugation: I have preferences. You have biases. He-She has prejudices.