Oh on a roll tonight. It started with my first post, continued with my
second, and here goes all.

May I preface this by saying, that in the opinon of the MVP's, and anyone
else I am even reasonable justify.''MY biggest complaint are remenisinct of
the 98 gen_disc. days. Many, many helpers would go out of their way to help
individuals step-by-step, until the was problem
was solved.

Perhaps it is the upswing of technology, and time no longer warrants such
detailed replies, but more and more are getting shuffler off to some
website..How many of "You", the consumer have ever tried to decipher an KB
article--good luck. Of course there are some of you who can, and I'm
"beginning too", but nothing beats someone holding your hand while you try
something never been done before.

Please bear in mind that there many of you MVP's{and AumHa forrum members
that I will probably emulate--but it's not for lack of trying. There are
those who have little times for forums, that are equally "genius" in their
own right. Please continue to give the little guy some help. This is
predominately where the "little guys" hang out--not in the forum of may I
say "primarily genius" (my words')

Thank you for listening to my rantings and revings, I "respect" each and
everyone of you the best. Some of the "novice" questions indeed cause me
the most ponder.

If MS doesn't ban me. I'll be back tomorrow. It's each and everyone one of
you that keeps this "very"old machine not only running. but Win XP ProSP2
Thaank Bill and PA!

God,
I wish I could blame this on beer or pain-killer, als, no such excude--I'll
calm down!

With all do repect,

Curtis J. Christianson

--
HTH,

Curt

http://dundats.mvps.org/
http://dundats.proboards27.com/index.cgi
http://www.aumha.org/

Yes, you appear to have been hitting the sauce for an extended period of
time.

"Curt Christianson" <curtchristnsn@NOSPAMyahoo.com> wrote in message
news:eXQMznbWIHA.6140@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl...
: Oh on a roll tonight. It started with my first post, continued with my
: second, and here goes all.
:
: May I preface this by saying, that in the opinon of the MVP's, and anyone
: else I am even reasonable justify.''MY biggest complaint are remenisinct
of
: the 98 gen_disc. days. Many, many helpers would go out of their way to
help
: individuals step-by-step, until the was problem
: was solved.
:
: Perhaps it is the upswing of technology, and time no longer warrants such
: detailed replies, but more and more are getting shuffler off to some
: website..How many of "You", the consumer have ever tried to decipher an KB
: article--good luck. Of course there are some of you who can, and I'm
: "beginning too", but nothing beats someone holding your hand while you try
: something never been done before.
:
: Please bear in mind that there many of you MVP's{and AumHa forrum members
: that I will probably emulate--but it's not for lack of trying. There are
: those who have little times for forums, that are equally "genius" in their
: own right. Please continue to give the little guy some help. This is
: predominately where the "little guys" hang out--not in the forum of may I
: say "primarily genius" (my words')
:
: Thank you for listening to my rantings and revings, I "respect" each and
: everyone of you the best. Some of the "novice" questions indeed cause me
: the most ponder.
:
: If MS doesn't ban me. I'll be back tomorrow. It's each and everyone one
of
: you that keeps this "very"old machine not only running. but Win XP ProSP2
: Thaank Bill and PA!
:
: God,
: I wish I could blame this on beer or pain-killer, als, no such
excude--I'll
: calm down!
:
: With all do repect,
:
: Curtis J. Christianson
:
: --
: HTH,
:
: Curt
:
: http://dundats.mvps.org/
: http://dundats.proboards27.com/index.cgi
: http://www.aumha.org/
:
:
:

With the number of users of these newsgroups these days and the much greater
detail in documentation now available with just a link, there simply isn't
the time nor need to write out responses in a post when a link does the job
better. Keep in mind, those who come here to help others are all
volunteers.

"Curt Christianson" <curtchristnsn@NOSPAMyahoo.com> wrote in message
news:eXQMznbWIHA.6140@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl...

Tom, Haven't drink or done pain-killers in two years. The mis-spelling is
due to some neurological damage, for which I'm still looking for a
cure--Even ranting for tonight. I appreciate *all of you! Tom, a logical
conclusion to my tiatribe!

--
HTH,

Curt

http://dundats.mvps.org/
http://dundats.proboards27.com/index.cgi
http://www.aumha.org/


"Tom [Pepper] Willett" <tom@youreadaisyifyoudo.com> wrote in message
news:%235W6wudWIHA.1132@TK2MSFTNGP06.phx.gbl...

Hi Curt,

Maybe a spell chucker? <VBG>

Curt Christianson wrote:

Hi Colin,

I was in no way disparaging any one goup.and.or individual. I "attempt to
be "one of the volunters " of which you speak.--And it CAN be exasperating
at times.

I will also agree it is "much easier* to shuffle someone who site has
already gone thriugh :the nuts-and bolts of said rememdy.

I can see it both ways...callme a troactive, and simple lond\g for the "good
ol' days.

Now, Ms hasn't banned me yet. lets see what AumHa thinks ;-))

--
HTH,

Curt

http://dundats.mvps.org/
http://dundats.proboards27.com/index.cgi
http://www.aumha.org/



--
HTH,

Curt

http://dundats.mvps.org/
http://dundats.proboards27.com/index.cgi
http://www.aumha.org/


"Curt Christianson" <curtchristnsn@NOSPAMyahoo.com> wrote in message
news:eXQMznbWIHA.6140@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl...

Thanks Chicago,

It's good to know, but I can't help wondering how many friends I lost with
my little tantrum!

Thanks buddy.

--
HTH,

Curt

http://dundats.mvps.org/
http://dundats.proboards27.com/index.cgi
http://www.aumha.org/


"Thee Chicago Wolf" <.@.> wrote in message
news:cjg1p39jlgoj1sac97mhk7lk5sm4im1hnr@4ax.com...

should be retroactive.

--
HTH,

Curt

http://dundats.mvps.org/
http://dundats.proboards27.com/index.cgi
http://www.aumha.org/


"Curt Christianson" <curtchristnsn@NOSPAMyahoo.com> wrote in message
news:e5kuAXeWIHA.4140@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl...

Give me a break. Helping is helping Curt. Many websites offer excellent
assistance. It is easier and often a more efficient use of time to point a
person to a site that has the information they crave than spend a half hour
on typing answers to a question. In pointing people to sites it also helps
them to realize that they can search for answers. While it may be true that
some people need hand holding many are able to walk well on their own once
pointed in a specific direction.

--

Xandros


"Curt Christianson" <curtchristnsn@NOSPAMyahoo.com> wrote in message
news:eXQMznbWIHA.6140@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl...

Plus you get better consistency in the information being given out.

"Xandros" <arron.neus*remove*@gmailcom> wrote in message
news:OEmAm0fWIHA.6140@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl...

Excellent point Colin.

--

Xandros


"Colin Barnhorst" <c.barnhorst@comcast.net> wrote in message
news:814CF4F2-ED6D-4AD8-BC23-773245D1910D@microsoft.com...

"Curt Christianson" wrote in message
news:eXQMznbWIHA.6140@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl...
Please stop masturbating in public.


Your posts will garner you no points towards acquiring the MVP title.
Number of posts is not the only measure of how you become nominated.
If anyone nominates you, we will SHOOT HIM.

Oh joy, more drivel.

Valium still works as does lithium.

Another neophyte that thinks he needs to duplicate his moniker in his
post or signature.

Oh goody, another Usenet neophyte using a superfluous signature of
URLs that aren't his own and violating the 4-line signature de facto
standard.

The date and time was 1/18/2008 10:57 AM, and on a whim, VanguardLH
pounded out on the keyboard:

Complaining about those while you're using OE as a newsreader that
ignores the "de facto standard" delimiter? A proper newsreader would
have removed his sig completely below the delimiter and the sig lines
would have been gone. One is okay I guess, but not another?

--
Terry R.

***Reply Note***
Anti-spam measures are included in my email address.
Delete NOSPAM from the email address after clicking Reply.

The topic of 'hand holding' has been answered by me before some weeks ago.
While I agree it would be nice to type out a step by step answer we (not
just MVPs but also other contributors) do not possess a crystal ball. It is
impossible to tell, in many cases, whether a poster is a beginner or a
'genius' as you put it. Because these newsgroups go worldwide there is
sometimes a language barrier. A person, for example, in India or the Far
East may be extremely clever but his/her English maybe poor. Because the
posters English is poor are we to jump to the conclusion that the poster is
a beginner and thus start an extended reply with 1: Click the Start button;
2: Click All Programs etc, etc.

This hand holding is no problem to me but, as I've pointed out above, if the
poster isn't a beginner you often get the 'do you think I'm an idiot' reply
back from your reply post. And all this simply because you 'supposed' the
poster was a beginner and needed his/her hand holding.

There is no shame in saying you are a beginner, we all were at some stage.
Personally I would rather a person state in his/her post that 'I am a
beginner' or 'I'm not computer literate' or words to that effect to enable
the person(so) who reply to gauge what sort of response to give.

As Colin has pointed out we are all volunteers, even the MVPs. Wherever
possible I will attempt to give step by step instructions; however, as I run
two separate websites for XP and Vista, in many cases it is easier for me to
simply direct the poster to one of my websites for a more detailed solution
to their problem. I also attempt, wherever possible to translate any
solutions that are based on knowledgebase articles into plain English.


--
--
John Barnett MVP
Associate Expert
Windows - Shell/User

Web: http://xphelpandsupport.mvps.org
Web: http://vistasupport.mvps.org

The information in this mail/post is supplied "as is". No warranty of any
kind, either expressed or implied, is made in relation to the accuracy,
reliability or content of this mail/post. The Author shall not be liable for
any direct, indirect, incidental or consequential damages arising out of the
use of, or inability to use, information or opinions expressed in this
mail/post..

"Curt Christianson" <curtchristnsn@NOSPAMyahoo.com> wrote in message
news:eXQMznbWIHA.6140@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl...

Dry up, and look up the definition of masturbation. I have *NO* aspirations
of becoming an MVP by my own devious devices.

You give out excellent information, but oftem with a hint of sarcasm
or --you are helping very few. Unforntunately, you were born with a cynical
spoon in your mouth.

Most other posters had very legimate criticisms, and reminded me the "flip
side of the coin".

You didn't

--
HTH,

Curt

http://dundats.mvps.org/
http://dundats.proboards27.com/index.cgi
http://www.aumha.org/


"VanguardLH" <VanguardLH@mail.invalid> wrote in message
news:v9WdnaboBdQ5aw3anZ2dnUVZ_judnZ2d@comcast.com. ..

Right you are John,

And there comes a time when "hand holding" just doesn't do it.

Thank you

--
HTH,

Curt

http://dundats.mvps.org/
http://dundats.proboards27.com/index.cgi
http://www.aumha.org/


"John Barnett MVP" <freelance@invalid.invalid> wrote in message
news:%23H9SouhWIHA.6044@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl...

"Curt Christianson" <curtchristnsn@NOSPAMyahoo.com> wrote:

That's good... one: there is no need for any more XP MVPs, and two:
you wouldn't have a chance anyway.

That said (the latter), there is Carey Frisch <sigh>.

So THAT'S what "MBR" stands for! I always did wonder.

"Curt Christianson" <curtchristnsn@NOSPAMyahoo.com> wrote in message
news:%233MupwiWIHA.5448@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl...

Man, you Just can't read--but I hear they are actively recuiting
trolls--good luck to you.


--
HTH,

Curt

http://dundats.mvps.org/
http://dundats.proboards27.com/index.cgi
http://www.aumha.org/


"Uncle Grumpy" <unclegrumpy@ameritech.net> wrote in message
news:aeo2p3h5r3t26bj83371bt9bk7tu3cfmaq@4ax.com...

Colin,

I think it may have lost it';s humor. Besides, I didn't know it had an
acronym. MBR=Master Boot Record.

--
HTH,

Curt

http://dundats.mvps.org/
http://dundats.proboards27.com/index.cgi
http://www.aumha.org/


"Colin Barnhorst" <c.barnhorst@comcast.net> wrote in message
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