<HTML><HEAD> <META charset=US-ASCII http-equiv=Content-Type content="text/html; charset=US-ASCII"> <META content="MSHTML 6.00.2800.1106" name=GENERATOR></HEAD> <BODY style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial; BACKGROUND-COLOR: #ffffff"> <DIV> <DIV><A href="mailto:edmiller3@hotmail.com">edmiller3@hotmail.com</A> writes:</DIV> <BLOCKQUOTE style="PADDING-LEFT: 5px; MARGIN-LEFT: 5px; BORDER-LEFT: blue 2px solid"><FONT face=Arial>...I often feel hesitant to ask a question, though, because I'm not sure how <BR>all you veterans feel about students/novices such as me using the forum as a <BR>resource only to take from.<BR><BR>Is it use or abuse?</FONT></BLOCKQUOTE></DIV> <DIV><FONT face="Bookman Old Style">Ed,</FONT></DIV> <DIV><FONT face="Bookman Old Style"></FONT> </DIV> <DIV><FONT face="Bookman Old Style">It's my impression that the list is accepting of, and helpful to, beginners who are sincere <EM>and otherwise doing their homework</EM>. There is usually someone out there who will take an interest in your question. The list is <STRONG>merciless</STRONG> to those who are using it as their sole source, or not paying attention to answers, or otherwise failing to respect the time it takes for a more experienced technician to share a thoughtful reply. </FONT></DIV> <DIV><FONT face="Bookman Old Style"></FONT> </DIV> <DIV><FONT face="Bookman Old Style">In addition, a newer technician who is actively interested in learning, and is independently pursuing knowledge, will sooner or later discover a valuable tip to share with the most experienced. Keep  those cards and letters coming....</FONT></DIV> <DIV><FONT face="Bookman Old Style"></FONT> </DIV> <DIV><FONT face="Bookman Old Style">Bob Davis</FONT></DIV> <DIV><FONT face="Bookman Old Style"></FONT> </DIV> <DIV><FONT face="Bookman Old Style"></FONT> </DIV></BODY></HTML>