Larry Bradley wrote:

> There is no such things as a stupid question, just a stupid answer.
>
> One of things I have deplored over the many years I've been involved in
> various Internet fora is the tendency of a lot of people to put down others
> for asking "stupid" questions, in a manner that would get them a punch in
> the nose if they did it in person.
>
> At one time, we were ALL beginners. The very first question ANY of us asked
> was a stupid question from some other person's point of view. Including,
> I'm sure, Olin's first question.
>
> The things that distinguishes a good teacher from a poor one is the ability
> to adapt to the student - to encourage him, no put him down; to make him
> eager to ask more questions and learn more, not to quiver in fear wondering
> whether he will be insulted or laughed at.
>
> Olin  may be a technical genius, but he sure is a lousy teacher.
>

I have to admit that James is correct on this one.

Olin has a quick temper and a sharp tongue that causes people to be
putoff before his technical expertise becomes apparent. This formula is
not at all helpful to newbies. We don't help old-timers here (much), we
generally are here to help newbies.

Larry's right: the first requirement of a teacher is empathy.

--Bob

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