Nataly 38 #1 February 12, 2013 If anyone on here occasionally posts to forums to give help/advice to novices, THANK YOU... Today, I got stuck on a macro, and posted my issue on an Excel Forum... Within minutes, several good answers came through (and one "guru" even suggested cleaner codes for stuff I didn't even ask about)... Not only did my issue get resolved but I learned a lot in the process. How wonderful that some people take time out of their day to help random strangers "There is no problem so bad you can't make it worse." - Chris Hadfield « Sors le martinet et flagelle toi indigne contrôleuse de gestion. » - my boss Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
airtwardo 7 #2 February 12, 2013 Some of us NEED the karma at this point in our lives! ~ If you choke a Smurf, what color does it turn? ~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Krip 2 #3 February 12, 2013 Hi N The internet's a big place. There are lots of winners out there. Just like here. Of course you know ymmv. ROne Jump Wonder Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
theonlyski 8 #4 February 12, 2013 Quote If anyone on here occasionally posts to forums to give help/advice to novices, THANK YOU... Today, I got stuck on a macro, and posted my issue on an Excel Forum... Within minutes, several good answers came through (and one "guru" even suggested cleaner codes for stuff I didn't even ask about)... Not only did my issue get resolved but I learned a lot in the process. How wonderful that some people take time out of their day to help random strangers I have been helped by plenty of complete strangers with code problems, and I have been fortunate enough to help several people with theirs. I actually like it, seeing how someone 'skins the cat' and comparing it with what I do. You can learn a LOT by reading other peoples code and trying to figure out where they're going with it and even why it's not working."I may be a dirty pirate hooker...but I'm not about to go stand on the corner." iluvtofly DPH -7, TDS 578, Muff 5153, SCR 14890 I'm an asshole, and I approve this message Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MikeJD 0 #5 February 12, 2013 Who knew? The web really is good for more than porn. It's such a confidence booster in nearly any job to know that you don't have to sit there and struggle and look ignorant - the answer to your problem is online somewhere, even if you do sometimes have to wade through a lot of crap to get to it. And it's always great to see people embracing the original spirit of the internet - i.e. making knowledge available, to everyone, for free. Open source software is another wonderful concept. That there are communities of talented people beavering away making free applications that rival commercial ones costing megabucks - and constantly improving them - it warms your cockles, it really does. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
theonlyski 8 #6 February 12, 2013 Quote Who knew? The web really is good for more than porn. It's such a confidence booster in nearly any job to know that you don't have to sit there and struggle and look ignorant - the answer to your problem is online somewhere, even if you do sometimes have to wade through a lot of crap to get to it. And it's always great to see people embracing the original spirit of the internet - i.e. making knowledge available, to everyone, for free. Open source software is another wonderful concept. That there are communities of talented people beavering away making free applications that rival commercial ones costing megabucks - and constantly improving them - it warms your cockles, it really does. Talking about porn again?"I may be a dirty pirate hooker...but I'm not about to go stand on the corner." iluvtofly DPH -7, TDS 578, Muff 5153, SCR 14890 I'm an asshole, and I approve this message Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JerryBaumchen 1,451 #7 February 12, 2013 Hi Robert, QuoteI have been fortunate enough to help several people And this know-nothing is very grateful. JerryBaumchen Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
airtwardo 7 #8 February 12, 2013 Quote Hi Robert, Quote I have been fortunate enough to help several people And this know-nothing is very grateful. JerryBaumchen Same here...Ski is my go-to guy when I screw up the computer, which is rather often. Thankfully he's helpful and doesn't give me shit about my ineptitude ...Can't begin to figure how much I owe ya Ski! ~ If you choke a Smurf, what color does it turn? ~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
theonlyski 8 #9 February 12, 2013 Quote Quote Hi Robert, Quote I have been fortunate enough to help several people And this know-nothing is very grateful. JerryBaumchen Same here...Ski is my go-to guy when I screw up the computer, which is rather often. Thankfully he's helpful and doesn't give me shit about my ineptitude ...Can't begin to figure how much I owe ya Ski! Y'all aren't that bad really. Mostly just explaining whats going on and how to fix it. When in doubt about how much beer is owed, use P for plenty.(also works when trying to decide how much explosives you need to destroy something)"I may be a dirty pirate hooker...but I'm not about to go stand on the corner." iluvtofly DPH -7, TDS 578, Muff 5153, SCR 14890 I'm an asshole, and I approve this message Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ryoder 1,590 #10 February 12, 2013 Quote When in doubt about how much beer is owed, use P for plenty.(also works when trying to decide how much explosives you need to destroy something) ...or for doing nighttime pyro demos under canopy."There are only three things of value: younger women, faster airplanes, and bigger crocodiles" - Arthur Jones. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Phillbo 11 #11 February 13, 2013 Theres porn on the internets? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Erroll 80 #12 February 13, 2013 Quote(also works when trying to decide how much explosives you need to destroy something) Yip! Watched the Mythbusters playing with thermite last night - would have made Rhys a real happy chappie. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nataly 38 #13 February 13, 2013 QuoteAnd it's always great to see people embracing the original spirit of the internet - i.e. making knowledge available, to everyone, for free. TOTALLY. I have bought books on excel and *none* of them ever have all the answers to my problems... Yet I post my question on the internet and seconds/minutes later some geek somewhere is ready/able/willing to help for no reason other than (s)he can. It's fantastic that people take the time to do this sort of thing because for people like me it's the only way we can learn/develop our skills."There is no problem so bad you can't make it worse." - Chris Hadfield « Sors le martinet et flagelle toi indigne contrôleuse de gestion. » - my boss Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TriGirl 341 #14 February 13, 2013 Quote Quote Hi Robert, Quote I have been fortunate enough to help several people And this know-nothing is very grateful. JerryBaumchen Same here...Ski is my go-to guy when I screw up the computer, which is rather often. Thankfully he's helpful and doesn't give me shit about my ineptitude ...Can't begin to figure how much I owe ya Ski! +1. Thrilled with the tech support you've provided me! See the upside, and always wear your parachute! -- Christopher Titus Shut Up & Jump! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hcsvader 1 #15 February 13, 2013 QuoteTheres porn on the internets? Some haven't heard yet. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=72nrFIgFNB4&sns=emHave you seen my pants? it"s a rough life, Livin' the dream >:) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nataly 38 #16 February 13, 2013 Quote I have been helped by plenty of complete strangers with code problems, and I have been fortunate enough to help several people with theirs. I actually like it, seeing how someone 'skins the cat' and comparing it with what I do. You can learn a LOT by reading other peoples code and trying to figure out where they're going with it and even why it's not working. I agree... I love seeing how people work around problems. There are sooooo many ways to tackle issues - some of them are damn-near works of art!! "There is no problem so bad you can't make it worse." - Chris Hadfield « Sors le martinet et flagelle toi indigne contrôleuse de gestion. » - my boss Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
