[Scilab-users] Function

[Stéphane Mottelet]

Le 01/10/2015 12:36, Rafael Guerra a écrit :
> I can only think of Da Vinci's wise words: "simplicity is the ultimate 
> sophistication"
+1, definitively
>
> > 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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