a different point of view to "etiquette"

[Eddie G. O'Connor Jr.]

On 07/17/2013 12:28 AM, Bill Davidsen wrote:
> Roger wrote:
>> Thank you Linus and others.
>>
>> As I see it, this discussion has little to do with culture, nations or
>> ideologies and a lot to do with rubbishing another person or their 
>> ideas for
>> what ever reason.
>> We are all equal, some have more knowledge than others.
>
> No Roger, when it comes to designing systems and writing code, we are 
> not all equal. Programming can be taught, confined within some school 
> of practice be it agile, structured, or whatever. But programming also 
> is a talent, and while most people can learn to write a simple 
> functional program, like music or dancing the difference between 
> functional, competent, and exceptional is one of talent. Great code 
> not only works, but is readable and maintainable.
>
> "It works" is necessary but not sufficient.
>
I have been "watching" these emails pile up and when I open 
them....they're just comments and opinions. If there's is no "knowledge" 
being dispensed with this thread can it be closed?...or taken off-list? 
just a humble request asked in a polite manner.

Thank You


EGO II