[Scilab-users] Function

[Rafael Guerra]

I can only think of Da Vinci's wise words: "simplicity is the ultimate sophistication"

> To: users at lists.scilab.org
> From: cfuttrup at gmail.com
> Date: Wed, 30 Sep 2015 23:51:11 +0200
> Subject: Re: [Scilab-users] Function
> 
> Hi Christophe, et al.
> 
> Sarcasm can create an unpleasant atmosphere, which is generally not 
> desirable in a forum. Just ot be clear, I don't see any sarcasm in my 
> own response. If you see it otherwise, please explain.
> 
> When it comes to my points, please bear in mind that I did find the 
> question by Peter Q highly suspicious. I think that very simple 
> questions needs to be turned over and studied further. Also please be 
> aware that if young people show up and need answers, it could interfere 
> with educational programs. Therefore skepticism may be just right under 
> certain circumstances.
> 
> An approach for helpers in the forum could be, that if a question is 
> very simple, consider asking questions, like for example "what is the 
> general purpose?" - and/or - "can you explain more about the problem 
> you're trying to solve?"
> 
> I appreciate Samuels reply in that the answer may not be so simple, if 
> the space is not a simple cartesian space. This was also part of the 
> thoughts underlying my response. I was thinking, "where's the catch?"
> 
> I do think that the forum members should be concerned with interfering 
> with educational programs (like classes in school).
> 
> Best regards,
> Claus
> 
> On 30-09-2015 10:18, Dang, Christophe wrote:
> > Hello,
> >
> >> De : users [mailto:users-bounces at lists.scilab.org] De la part de Peter Q.
> >> Envoyé : mardi 29 septembre 2015 21:34
> >>
> >> Thanks guys for answer.
> > You're welcome.
> >
> > I personally think that we should sometimes simply answer elementary questions without sarcasm, as it is good news: the popularity of Scilab increases and people start using it without being senior calculators (this is also for myself, as I confess I have been myself sometimes sarcastic).
> >
> > If we suspect some lazy student, maybe we could discuss to have a common and adapted answer, such as asking first for the formulas before helping coding it.
> >
> > Regards
> >
> > --
> > Christophe Dang Ngoc Chan
> > Mechanical calculation engineer
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