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On Thu, Feb 19, 2015 at 7:06 PM, Mark Lawrence <breamoreboy@yahoo.co.uk> wrote:
> On 19/02/2015 07:44, Mario Figueiredo wrote:
>>
>> A lot of patronizing egos running around in these groups. This is a
>> sad thread...
>>
>> What is being asked is for help, not whether this is useful or needed.
>> Jan-Hein is after some directions, not whether your bloody opinion on
>> how he should use his free time.
>
> The opinions being expressed seem to be along the lines of "reinventing
> round wheels is a waste of time.  Reinventing square or even triangular
> wheels is really pointless".

If you come to a group of architects and builders and ask them,
"What's the best way to build the steps up to my garage?", and show
them this picture...

http://cheezburger.com/6665198848

... do you expect advice to switch from concrete to wood, or to scrap
the whole idea?

ChrisA