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Some users don't need the "message space" to explain their issues.
From the explanation on the subject, I'd like to ask why
the system is set up in a way that if users don't write anything in this space (message), answers can not be summitted giving an error message. Is there any way around this to solve it? Basically most new users are unaware of this situation and it's a technical issue. ---------------- This post is a suggestion for Microsoft, and Microsoft responds to the suggestions with the most votes. To vote for this suggestion, click the "I Agree" button in the message pane. If you do not see the button, follow this link to open the suggestion in the Microsoft Web-based Newsreader and then click "I Agree" in the message pane. http://www.microsoft.com/office/comm...lic.excel.misc |
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Some users don't need the "message space" to explain their issues.
Hi,
What program is this? where are you seeing this? -- If this helps, please click the Yes button. Cheers, Shane Devenshire "XLFanatico" wrote: From the explanation on the subject, I'd like to ask why the system is set up in a way that if users don't write anything in this space (message), answers can not be summitted giving an error message. Is there any way around this to solve it? Basically most new users are unaware of this situation and it's a technical issue. ---------------- This post is a suggestion for Microsoft, and Microsoft responds to the suggestions with the most votes. To vote for this suggestion, click the "I Agree" button in the message pane. If you do not see the button, follow this link to open the suggestion in the Microsoft Web-based Newsreader and then click "I Agree" in the message pane. http://www.microsoft.com/office/comm...lic.excel.misc |
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Some users don't need the "message space" to explain their iss
Shane,
"XLFanatico" is talking abou this forum and perhaps reacting to your post saying that it is not possible to reply unless there is text in the body of the post... "XLFanatico", While technically you may be write but it is polite to use the body of the text to describe the problem and solution sought... This is especially true since all of us here are volunteers who are trying to help... "Shane Devenshire" wrote: Hi, What program is this? where are you seeing this? -- If this helps, please click the Yes button. Cheers, Shane Devenshire "XLFanatico" wrote: From the explanation on the subject, I'd like to ask why the system is set up in a way that if users don't write anything in this space (message), answers can not be summitted giving an error message. Is there any way around this to solve it? Basically most new users are unaware of this situation and it's a technical issue. ---------------- This post is a suggestion for Microsoft, and Microsoft responds to the suggestions with the most votes. To vote for this suggestion, click the "I Agree" button in the message pane. If you do not see the button, follow this link to open the suggestion in the Microsoft Web-based Newsreader and then click "I Agree" in the message pane. http://www.microsoft.com/office/comm...lic.excel.misc |
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Some users don't need the "message space" to explain their issues.
Hi XLFanatico
I will try to be as polite as possible, but If you can adequately describe the problem you are experiencing in a maximum of say ten words, which is about as much as will fit into the heading portion, once published on the net, do you then really have a problem? You will notice, as you browse through posts on the net, that most problems are a lot more complex than that! Personally, I refuse to answer a question if the person seeking assistance does not even offer me the opportunity to get insight into his/her problem! When the person's message is then still cut off, because the heading is too long, why would I bother to try and understand what the problem is? After all, I browse these newsgroups for my own insight and pleasure, not because I get paid to do it! If I am then confronted by what is generally considered as rudeness, I ignore that post. In closing, I have to point out that most of the eople replying to posts on the usergroups are highly skilled AND rather busy with their own tasks. I think the chance of coming across a guy like me, who has lots of time available, is minute. Show enough courtesy to allow the guy who is trying to help you to do just that, without him/her having to wonder what it is that you actually want to know! -- Hth Kassie Kasselman Change xxx to hotmail "XLFanatico" wrote: From the explanation on the subject, I'd like to ask why the system is set up in a way that if users don't write anything in this space (message), answers can not be summitted giving an error message. Is there any way around this to solve it? Basically most new users are unaware of this situation and it's a technical issue. ---------------- This post is a suggestion for Microsoft, and Microsoft responds to the suggestions with the most votes. To vote for this suggestion, click the "I Agree" button in the message pane. If you do not see the button, follow this link to open the suggestion in the Microsoft Web-based Newsreader and then click "I Agree" in the message pane. http://www.microsoft.com/office/comm...lic.excel.misc |
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Some users don't need the "message space" to explain their iss
If you look back at your answers, you'll find the answer.
Tell me you have not repeated a posted question just because you cannot answer it without someone putting the body. NEW USERS ARE UNAWARE OF THIS PROBLEM , and at least if the tecnical problem is solved, you can answer back and let them know to write in the body.. I'm not justifing them, but looking for a better way for NEW USERS. Remember this started as a comment. "Shane Devenshire" wrote: Hi, What program is this? where are you seeing this? -- If this helps, please click the Yes button. Cheers, Shane Devenshire "XLFanatico" wrote: From the explanation on the subject, I'd like to ask why the system is set up in a way that if users don't write anything in this space (message), answers can not be summitted giving an error message. Is there any way around this to solve it? Basically most new users are unaware of this situation and it's a technical issue. ---------------- This post is a suggestion for Microsoft, and Microsoft responds to the suggestions with the most votes. To vote for this suggestion, click the "I Agree" button in the message pane. If you do not see the button, follow this link to open the suggestion in the Microsoft Web-based Newsreader and then click "I Agree" in the message pane. http://www.microsoft.com/office/comm...lic.excel.misc |
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Some users don't need the "message space" to explain their iss
Congrats Sheelo, your are the closest one to the problem at hand here.
Technical problems could be solved, does not mean I agree with doing just the SUBJECT without the body. "Sheeloo" wrote: Shane, "XLFanatico" is talking abou this forum and perhaps reacting to your post saying that it is not possible to reply unless there is text in the body of the post... "XLFanatico", While technically you may be write but it is polite to use the body of the text to describe the problem and solution sought... This is especially true since all of us here are volunteers who are trying to help... "Shane Devenshire" wrote: Hi, What program is this? where are you seeing this? -- If this helps, please click the Yes button. Cheers, Shane Devenshire "XLFanatico" wrote: From the explanation on the subject, I'd like to ask why the system is set up in a way that if users don't write anything in this space (message), answers can not be summitted giving an error message. Is there any way around this to solve it? Basically most new users are unaware of this situation and it's a technical issue. ---------------- This post is a suggestion for Microsoft, and Microsoft responds to the suggestions with the most votes. To vote for this suggestion, click the "I Agree" button in the message pane. If you do not see the button, follow this link to open the suggestion in the Microsoft Web-based Newsreader and then click "I Agree" in the message pane. http://www.microsoft.com/office/comm...lic.excel.misc |
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Some users don't need the "message space" to explain their iss
If you want to be as polite as posible is because you are, not because you
want to be with me, if not then don't be I can handle it, seen worst. However you also fail to see the problem at hand here. I agree with most of your stament but that was not my point at all. Read carefully the whole thing I wrote not just the SUBJECT. "Kassie" wrote: Hi XLFanatico I will try to be as polite as possible, but If you can adequately describe the problem you are experiencing in a maximum of say ten words, which is about as much as will fit into the heading portion, once published on the net, do you then really have a problem? You will notice, as you browse through posts on the net, that most problems are a lot more complex than that! Personally, I refuse to answer a question if the person seeking assistance does not even offer me the opportunity to get insight into his/her problem! When the person's message is then still cut off, because the heading is too long, why would I bother to try and understand what the problem is? After all, I browse these newsgroups for my own insight and pleasure, not because I get paid to do it! If I am then confronted by what is generally considered as rudeness, I ignore that post. In closing, I have to point out that most of the eople replying to posts on the usergroups are highly skilled AND rather busy with their own tasks. I think the chance of coming across a guy like me, who has lots of time available, is minute. Show enough courtesy to allow the guy who is trying to help you to do just that, without him/her having to wonder what it is that you actually want to know! -- Hth Kassie Kasselman Change xxx to hotmail "XLFanatico" wrote: From the explanation on the subject, I'd like to ask why the system is set up in a way that if users don't write anything in this space (message), answers can not be summitted giving an error message. Is there any way around this to solve it? Basically most new users are unaware of this situation and it's a technical issue. ---------------- This post is a suggestion for Microsoft, and Microsoft responds to the suggestions with the most votes. To vote for this suggestion, click the "I Agree" button in the message pane. If you do not see the button, follow this link to open the suggestion in the Microsoft Web-based Newsreader and then click "I Agree" in the message pane. http://www.microsoft.com/office/comm...lic.excel.misc |
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Some users don't need the "message space" to explain their iss
Conclusion: this is a sugestion for microsoft ( the paid people ).
Everyone is free to hit the I AGREE or I DISAGRE bottom. If they are not paying you, then try to go to the next question and forget about this XLFanatico. "XLFanatico" wrote: If you want to be as polite as posible is because you are, not because you want to be with me, if not then don't be I can handle it, seen worst. However you also fail to see the problem at hand here. I agree with most of your stament but that was not my point at all. Read carefully the whole thing I wrote not just the SUBJECT. "Kassie" wrote: Hi XLFanatico I will try to be as polite as possible, but If you can adequately describe the problem you are experiencing in a maximum of say ten words, which is about as much as will fit into the heading portion, once published on the net, do you then really have a problem? You will notice, as you browse through posts on the net, that most problems are a lot more complex than that! Personally, I refuse to answer a question if the person seeking assistance does not even offer me the opportunity to get insight into his/her problem! When the person's message is then still cut off, because the heading is too long, why would I bother to try and understand what the problem is? After all, I browse these newsgroups for my own insight and pleasure, not because I get paid to do it! If I am then confronted by what is generally considered as rudeness, I ignore that post. In closing, I have to point out that most of the eople replying to posts on the usergroups are highly skilled AND rather busy with their own tasks. I think the chance of coming across a guy like me, who has lots of time available, is minute. Show enough courtesy to allow the guy who is trying to help you to do just that, without him/her having to wonder what it is that you actually want to know! -- Hth Kassie Kasselman Change xxx to hotmail "XLFanatico" wrote: From the explanation on the subject, I'd like to ask why the system is set up in a way that if users don't write anything in this space (message), answers can not be summitted giving an error message. Is there any way around this to solve it? Basically most new users are unaware of this situation and it's a technical issue. ---------------- This post is a suggestion for Microsoft, and Microsoft responds to the suggestions with the most votes. To vote for this suggestion, click the "I Agree" button in the message pane. If you do not see the button, follow this link to open the suggestion in the Microsoft Web-based Newsreader and then click "I Agree" in the message pane. http://www.microsoft.com/office/comm...lic.excel.misc |
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Some users don't need the "message space" to explain their iss
It sounds as if you may not have to worry about the answer the next time you post.
Some helpful information here... http://www.catb.org/~esr/faqs/smart-questions.html -- Jim Cone Portland, Oregon USA "XLFanatico" wrote in message Conclusion: this is a sugestion for microsoft ( the paid people ). Everyone is free to hit the I AGREE or I DISAGRE bottom. If they are not paying you, then try to go to the next question and forget about this XLFanatico. ..excel.misc |
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Some users don't need the "message space" to explain their iss
"XLFanatico" wrote in message ... Conclusion: this is a sugestion for microsoft ( the paid people ). Everyone is free to hit the I AGREE or I DISAGRE bottom. If they are not paying you, then try to go to the next question and forget about this XLFanatico. Microsoft does not give a lot of attention to these groups. AFAIK no action has ever been taken on a post marked as a suggestion, in fact, I doubt anyone records these. I doubt anything is done with all the ratings given to these posts on the MS web interface for these news groups. This interface is not even the way most readers get here, since this interface is among the least user friendly that exist for accessing these groups. People should forget about suggestions and ratings. People should ask questions as clearly and concisely as possible, with only a descriptive label in the title (something better than "Help With Excel" because many potential helpers skip such posts). People should answer questions as clearly as possible. - Jon ------- Jon Peltier, Microsoft Excel MVP Peltier Technical Services, Inc. http://PeltierTech.com/WordPress/ _______ |
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Some users don't need the "message space" to explain their iss
People should forget about suggestions and ratings
I think MS actually uses the ratings for something. Responders who get rated as having answered the question reach certain levels and I guess this could even lead to being awarded MVP. On the web interface there are 4 recognized levels of contributors: Bronze, Silver, Gold, MVP. -- Biff Microsoft Excel MVP "Jon Peltier" wrote in message ... "XLFanatico" wrote in message ... Conclusion: this is a sugestion for microsoft ( the paid people ). Everyone is free to hit the I AGREE or I DISAGRE bottom. If they are not paying you, then try to go to the next question and forget about this XLFanatico. Microsoft does not give a lot of attention to these groups. AFAIK no action has ever been taken on a post marked as a suggestion, in fact, I doubt anyone records these. I doubt anything is done with all the ratings given to these posts on the MS web interface for these news groups. This interface is not even the way most readers get here, since this interface is among the least user friendly that exist for accessing these groups. People should forget about suggestions and ratings. People should ask questions as clearly and concisely as possible, with only a descriptive label in the title (something better than "Help With Excel" because many potential helpers skip such posts). People should answer questions as clearly as possible. - Jon ------- Jon Peltier, Microsoft Excel MVP Peltier Technical Services, Inc. http://PeltierTech.com/WordPress/ _______ |
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Some users don't need the "message space" to explain their iss
I stand corrected. They've spoken of this for years, but it never seemed to
have been implemented in a way that actually worked. - Jon ------- Jon Peltier, Microsoft Excel MVP Peltier Technical Services, Inc. http://PeltierTech.com/WordPress/ _______ "T. Valko" wrote in message ... People should forget about suggestions and ratings I think MS actually uses the ratings for something. Responders who get rated as having answered the question reach certain levels and I guess this could even lead to being awarded MVP. On the web interface there are 4 recognized levels of contributors: Bronze, Silver, Gold, MVP. -- Biff Microsoft Excel MVP "Jon Peltier" wrote in message ... "XLFanatico" wrote in message ... Conclusion: this is a sugestion for microsoft ( the paid people ). Everyone is free to hit the I AGREE or I DISAGRE bottom. If they are not paying you, then try to go to the next question and forget about this XLFanatico. Microsoft does not give a lot of attention to these groups. AFAIK no action has ever been taken on a post marked as a suggestion, in fact, I doubt anyone records these. I doubt anything is done with all the ratings given to these posts on the MS web interface for these news groups. This interface is not even the way most readers get here, since this interface is among the least user friendly that exist for accessing these groups. People should forget about suggestions and ratings. People should ask questions as clearly and concisely as possible, with only a descriptive label in the title (something better than "Help With Excel" because many potential helpers skip such posts). People should answer questions as clearly as possible. - Jon ------- Jon Peltier, Microsoft Excel MVP Peltier Technical Services, Inc. http://PeltierTech.com/WordPress/ _______ |
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