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Oh, c'mon. This assumes the person trying to learn is nothing more than a slug
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All infants are slugs Mark. They drool, cry, crap in their pants
, and hunger.
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The person learning is the SOLE judge, jury and executioner. It is up to him/her to pursue what they want. As much as a self-centered demigod as I am, I cannot control the actions of others, nor am I responsible for them. If someone is so shallow as to allow some cramped Internet curmudgeon like myself to crush all their widdle bonsai dreams , then that person probably has far bigger issues than whether he wants to do bonsai.
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I agree that people are responsible for there own actions. By giving advise and posting it, you are making an attempt to influence the person's thinking. Why else would you make the effort to reply? Yet you say your not responsible for them, even if you have effectively influenced them. Kinda sounds like you want your cake and eat it to. Where have I heard that before
Crushing peoples
"widdle dreams" may not be an issue for you, it is for some others. I think people forget that there are some kids on here seeking advise, and I do mean kids. To cite an example, my daughter who is ten was seeking out information, essentially doing her research. She asked an informed question. A BT member gave her the slam about her question. Now my daughter is pretty thick skinned, but she immediately formed an opinion about this forum and moved off to another forum where her question was greeted and a good dialogue ensued. People need to pull up on the slam dunks
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I do not "premeditate" to kill others' dreams. I do not look to actively discourage anyone. I actually try to help people. Don't think so? Do a search on my name, see what comes up. Ask anyone here....Show me where I've killed someone's dreams or told them to quit...
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I'm confused here didn't you post:
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See, I think a little discouragement, or at least reality check, IS ENTIRELY APPROPRIATE
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I checked the definition of premeditated:
planned in advance; not spontaneous.
So if you think that discouragement is appropriate your thought was premeditated. Don't blame me, that's what the dictionary said.
If you look at my post I said:
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Mark, I usually find your comments enlightening and informative.
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I don't need to do a search of your name. I know that you help people. I have participated in threads and witnessed it. Thats why I thought your statement was a bit harsh and uncharacteristic of you from what I have seen in your posts
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As I said before you are entitled to your opinion. I am hopefully trying to influence you with my post. Which I take total responsibility for. Now can we talk about the dog
