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Subject:Re: Does Frame Suck? From a new user From:Barbara Jeffries <iluvsoftware -at- yahoo -dot- com> To:Dick Margulis <margulis -at- fiam -dot- net>, TECHWR-L <techwr-l -at- lists -dot- raycomm -dot- com> Date:Fri, 21 Jul 2000 18:54:48 -0700 (PDT)
Your logic is kind of like
> saying that those who prefer to cook with modern gas
> or microwave ovens do so because they are not bright
> enough or so inclined to fiddle with coal, matches,
> and sticks.
>
> My surprise in working with Frame is the number of
> steps some things required. In our modern world,
most
> word-processing programs require fewer steps than
> these to complete certain tasks. I was wondering if
> the code was old or something.
>
> You state that your response was not directed at me,
but I will mention my case and my experience. I do not
characterize myself as 'a person who enjoys
> content more than the process and tools used to get
> it.' I am a person who, like most rational people,
> wants the quickest, easiest route - who does not
want
> the tools of the trade to actually serve as a
> hindrance to the content I am trying to write.
>
> Just MY two cents
>
> You have made your statement and I have made mine. I
> know how things can skyrocket on a listserv, so I
will
> not respond to any more emails from you unless done
> privately, out of respect for the list.
>
> Barbara Jefries
>
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