Replying accurately

Subject: Replying accurately
From: STEVEN HOLLANDER <HOLLAND -at- CVAX -dot- IPFW -dot- INDIANA -dot- EDU>
Date: Wed, 7 May 1997 17:05:22 -0500

Without pointing fingers (or even pancreases) at anybody, I note a recent
spate of responses, particularly about software, containing patently
incorrect information. (Opinions of any kind are always okay, but if
somebody has asked how to perform a specific task with a particular version
of a program, it's truth, not opinion, that's needed.)

It'd sure be nice if people validated the accuracy of factual advice they
plan to offer others before hitting the Send button and distributing
everything but help.

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