Goody
Member
I know this has been debated before about newbies, students and learners wanting their homework, projects etc doing for them. And, I know all the arguments for and against. But I have to say that I know there would be far more posts on everyday programming if the attitudes of some were lessened somewhat.
I know for a fact that some learners are frightened to post for fear of being ridiculed and not even then, getting an answer.
I bring this to the fore because of a recent e mail sent to me from someone who is a daily visitor here but rare poster.
In fact the only times he posts, is to answer others questions. (He shall of course, remain nameless)
Because of this fear factor, he and I have been corresponding for probably over a year.
Many of the topics discussed would do very well on here but I cannot post for him and he is reticent to do so.
He bought a setup kit and started from new.
PLC’s have nothing to do with his job but he got an idea about a year ago how to improve some controls where he works and decided to lean PLC’s off his own bat.
I know he has worked very hard on his own to learn them and I have given him guidance when required.
In fact he sometimes asked questions that I didn’t know the answer to. I had to read up and swat, so he has done me some good too.
An example would be recently he wanted to understand index registers.(I would say to someone new, this is a tough subject)
For a long while the penny would not drop. I eventually told him to leave it for a while until he was more experienced.
But he continued working hard until he got it. He then posted me the code and I knew for certain he had got it.
Topics like this would be excellent for all if they were posted on this site. I am sure there are many more like him that need to know something but they just watch all the posts hoping that their subject is broached and answered by others.
So all you students, newbies learners or whatever your interest. Please do not be afraid to post.
Try to ignore the inevitable flak and post your basic questions. I for one will endeavour to answer what I can.
This site is leaning towards high end questions and answers but every single one of us were baffled in the beginning.
I know for a fact that some learners are frightened to post for fear of being ridiculed and not even then, getting an answer.
I bring this to the fore because of a recent e mail sent to me from someone who is a daily visitor here but rare poster.
In fact the only times he posts, is to answer others questions. (He shall of course, remain nameless)
Because of this fear factor, he and I have been corresponding for probably over a year.
Many of the topics discussed would do very well on here but I cannot post for him and he is reticent to do so.
He bought a setup kit and started from new.
PLC’s have nothing to do with his job but he got an idea about a year ago how to improve some controls where he works and decided to lean PLC’s off his own bat.
I know he has worked very hard on his own to learn them and I have given him guidance when required.
In fact he sometimes asked questions that I didn’t know the answer to. I had to read up and swat, so he has done me some good too.
An example would be recently he wanted to understand index registers.(I would say to someone new, this is a tough subject)
For a long while the penny would not drop. I eventually told him to leave it for a while until he was more experienced.
But he continued working hard until he got it. He then posted me the code and I knew for certain he had got it.
Topics like this would be excellent for all if they were posted on this site. I am sure there are many more like him that need to know something but they just watch all the posts hoping that their subject is broached and answered by others.
So all you students, newbies learners or whatever your interest. Please do not be afraid to post.
Try to ignore the inevitable flak and post your basic questions. I for one will endeavour to answer what I can.
This site is leaning towards high end questions and answers but every single one of us were baffled in the beginning.