14-06-2011, 06:38 PM
As a generalisation, if the giver doesn't want it, neither do I. I suspect that there are those who 'lurk' and swoop regardless of their actual need, as ucl82 has intimated. On-line auctions are indeed most likely the destination. At this point I must admit that I have never once responded to any free offer - not on this forum, or any other and I believe that should I do so I too will risk feeling as despondent as Rob does.
Paula, I do agree with you about know-alls and their attitude. I've met them throughout my life and frankly I despise them. Nobody has the right to claim omnipotence in electronics or, for that matter, in any other subject. Learning is a lifelong experience. I'm now 70 and am still learning - admittedly more slowly these days. Having said that, I do hope the character you were referringly to so disparagingly wasn't me...!
In another thread, Col (Retired) mentioned the problem with the typewritten word - how easy it is to give a wrong impression. Try to be humorous and you may end up reading as if you are serious, and vice versa. I think the point about photos as an avatar is a good one but it is only partly an answer to the problem. As Col said, it is up to us individually to type with care and choose our comments wisely lest we inadvertently offend.
Wise man, that Col.
-Tony
Paula, I do agree with you about know-alls and their attitude. I've met them throughout my life and frankly I despise them. Nobody has the right to claim omnipotence in electronics or, for that matter, in any other subject. Learning is a lifelong experience. I'm now 70 and am still learning - admittedly more slowly these days. Having said that, I do hope the character you were referringly to so disparagingly wasn't me...!
In another thread, Col (Retired) mentioned the problem with the typewritten word - how easy it is to give a wrong impression. Try to be humorous and you may end up reading as if you are serious, and vice versa. I think the point about photos as an avatar is a good one but it is only partly an answer to the problem. As Col said, it is up to us individually to type with care and choose our comments wisely lest we inadvertently offend.
Wise man, that Col.
-Tony
