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Re: FAQ Topic - How do I get my browser to report javascript errors? (2012-12-21)

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On 28.12.2012 0:30, Thomas 'PointedEars' Lahn wrote:

> Before you discount the value of a FAQ for a newsgroup too quickly, please 
> consider that various efforts, some by regular contributors, are currently 
> underway to fork, improve and even rewrite the FAQ for this newsgroup.

I see myself as valuing the efforts of maintaing and improving the FAQ.
At the same time I'm considering the points brought up by Mr. Korpela.
Before I proseed, I must state that I've always valued Mr. Korpela's
opinions and I'm his countryman === perhaps I'm biased here.

> The FAQ postings, on the other hand, are so far from a two years outdated, 
> unmaintained FAQ instead.  The person responsible for posting them either is 
> not informed about that or does not care.

Your point is very well taken.

> And JFTR, Jukka K. Korpela is neither a (long-time) regular nor (IMHO) a 
> contributor at all here.

I'm sure that you are right in the money in a technical sense. But at
the same time, I'm sure that he has a say in anything he sees as
debatable. His input, in my experience, is never shallow.

> And if I am not very much mistaken, neither are you.

You are correct. I'm in a sense a regular, but not capable of technical
contribution (== presenting code). But your point arises (or does it
beg) the question: is it all about techniques? What about foresight?

If I've understood Mr. Korpela's point correctly, he would direct us
(anybody that sees any need to follow this group, regardless of
technical skills) to the future, by questioning the status quo and
looking forward (without undermining the past).

> A newfound interest in this newsgroup leading to future valuable 
> contributions to this newsgroup is always welcome.  But it should not be up 
> to people like you to decide or advise what should or should not be done 
> with regard to the FAQ of a newsgroup you have not actually been using or 
> making a valuable contribution to.

Please take in account that I'm not deciding anything nor advising
anybody. I'm expressing my opinion like anybody else here, with the same
right that you have to your opinion. Please do not confuse (group)
seniority or technical ability with freedom of speech.

-- 
Best wishes, Osmo

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FAQ Topic - How do I get my browser to report javascript errors? (2012-12-21) "FAQ server" <javascript@dotinternet.be> - 2012-12-21 00:00 +0000
  Re: FAQ Topic - How do I get my browser to report javascript errors? (2012-12-21) Osmo Saarikumpu <osmo@weppipakki.com> - 2012-12-28 00:01 +0200
    Re: FAQ Topic - How do I get my browser to report javascript errors? (2012-12-21) Thomas 'PointedEars' Lahn <PointedEars@web.de> - 2012-12-27 23:30 +0100
      Re: FAQ Topic - How do I get my browser to report javascript errors? (2012-12-21) Osmo Saarikumpu <osmo@weppipakki.com> - 2012-12-28 04:34 +0200
        Re: FAQ Topic - How do I get my browser to report javascript errors? (2012-12-21) Thomas 'PointedEars' Lahn <PointedEars@web.de> - 2012-12-28 12:56 +0100
          Re: FAQ Topic - How do I get my browser to report javascript errors? (2012-12-21) Dr J R Stockton <reply1252@merlyn.demon.co.uk.invalid> - 2012-12-29 19:12 +0000
            Re: FAQ Topic - How do I get my browser to report javascript errors? (2012-12-21) Gene Wirchenko <genew@telus.net> - 2012-12-29 22:32 -0800

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