Path: csiph.com!v102.xanadu-bbs.net!xanadu-bbs.net!feeder.erje.net!eu.feeder.erje.net!eternal-september.org!feeder.eternal-september.org!news.eternal-september.org!mit.eternal-september.org!.POSTED!not-for-mail From: Simon Lewis Newsgroups: comp.lang.java.programmer Subject: Re: java code Date: Thu, 27 Feb 2014 14:48:38 +0100 Organization: Lewis Lines: 44 Message-ID: <87d2i87jk9.fsf@gmail.com> References: <1o6dnRRLlOIZI5TOnZ2dnUVZ7oednZ2d@bt.com> <87mwhd7vvd.fsf@gmail.com> Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain Injection-Info: mit.eternal-september.org; posting-host="06bbbcca614f529959d1f374d43124c2"; logging-data="9970"; mail-complaints-to="abuse@eternal-september.org"; posting-account="U2FsdGVkX195lDa0FMp9Z01fynQq3GbfOItee1uV0KU=" User-Agent: Gnus/5.13 (Gnus v5.13) Emacs/24.3 (gnu/linux) Cancel-Lock: sha1:zPQp13r3nPRAEMGMphEZk2JIU6c= sha1:JBxgk4+Cj0nk6h1PBCpDws9EOzQ= Xref: csiph.com comp.lang.java.programmer:27612 lipska the kat writes: > On 26/02/14 15:10, Simon Lewis wrote: >> >> Nicely done. Why is that Java groups and IRC channels in particular are >> so full of self inflated pompous idiots who seem to be there only to >> belittle others and demonstrate their inate stupidity and narrow >> mindedness? > > A question I have often asked myself ... I've yet to find the definitive answer. > > I don't know how long you've been involved in software development but this > attitude of smug self satisfied pomposity pervades the software industry like a > nasty smell. Especially in the "newer" areas I find : a lot of new bucks with little experience and a too large cowboy hat. Java, CSS, HTML type groups are far and away the worst. > > This group is particularly well endowed with smart arses. It's interesting to > note that certain individuals who post here and in other groups only exhibit the > worst of their arrogance in c.l.j.p. They would be given short shrift if they > tried any of their nonsense in other groups. They are basically bullies and we > know that the only way to deal with a bully is to stand up to them as they are > also mostly cowards. Correct. I couldn't agree more. Frankly, if someone finds IRC to get a help with his homework then good luck to them :maybe they couldnt afford the text book. And a patiently explained answer here could help them a lot. What next "fuck off Im not helping you because you're earning money from your job and should work it out for yourself"? > > Ho hum, it all adds to the rich tapestry of life I suppose > > I gave up on IRC a long time ago, if you want to discuss Java stuff go ahead, > ignore the twats, there are helpful people here it's just that they sometimes > get drowned out by the noise. True. I like IRC : the problem is that the minority of bullies and clueless sheriffs invariably have OP status and ban you for disagreeing with them.