On Wed, 9 Jul 2003 09:20:23 +0200, "Koos Greeff"
wrote:
>I have not been involved with other newsgroups
>and it would be strange to me to just barge in and start some discussion
>there
No it wouldn't, that would be completely right, and the photo people
would I'm sure be happy to help you out, almost all groups are happy
to help out anyone with a genuine request. It's also better for you
in that you get help from experienced people who know their subject,
rather than getting lucky with people who also know a bit about
photography here.
>As a white African, speaking 4 African languages and living in the rural
>areas , I was writing in a typical African way - just being polite.
Unfortunately though, you're being rude, by ask off-topic questions,
not very rude, because as you note you're known here and are helpful
so off-topic requests aren't too bad (a community needs discussion
outside its narrow focus) but it's still not appropriate.
Jim. |