Re: XP SP1
- From: "Shenan Stanley" <newshelper@xxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Sun, 11 Sep 2005 13:39:41 -0500
Carriehines39 wrote:
> I want to know how do I get update to recognize that I have Windows
> XP Home SP1, ALL I EVER RECEIVE IS SP2 UPDATES. AND THAT IS A MESS
> I'LL NEVER INSTALL AGAIN (SP2). ISN'T IT SUPPOST TO CHECK YOU
> SYSTEM & RECOMMEND UPDATES FOR YOUR SPECIFIC
> SYSTEM????????????????????????????
Shenan Stanley wrote:
> Please refrain from using all caps for most of a message.
> Multiple punctuation marks, as well, are extremely difficult to
> fathom.
<large snip>
Carriehines39 wrote:
> First off Shenan, If you can't fathom my extremely difficult
> punctuated typing, don't answer my question!!! No one made you read
> my question nor to try and answer, And SP2 is a joke it does NOT
> support sp1, just look at all the others who have had nothing but
> problems with SP2. Don't worry I won't post a question on this
> board ANYMORE, If I want a sarcastic attitude, I sure don't need to
> log onto the internet for that!!!!!!!!!!
Shenan Stanley wrote:
> You have mistaken my suggestions for you to refrain from posting in
> all caps and using exaggerated punctuation as a personal attack. To
> the contrary, it is a suggestion to help you get help for yourself.
> Many will not bother to read something in all caps and others will
> stop once they see that the poster has exaggerated their problem in
> some way or left out vital details. The sad part is that these
> people are usually the ones that can provide you with assistance -
> it is just that they have decided that if you cannot post in a
> thought out manner, they may not be able to get across to you what
> you need to do and/or you may not be able to calmly follow their
> advice.
>
> It's a valid point - since you will rarely see a newspaper or
> frequented web page use such tactics (all cap text or multiple
> punctuation.) The reasoning is that it is hard to read and usually
> points to some non-mature or sensationalist attitude which is
> "over-the-top".
>
> I meant no offense, just trying to help you get the help you
> desired. The list of help I gave you is tried and proven true -
> however, it is your choice as to whether you should try any of it.
> Hopefully you understand my reasoning behind suggesting what I did
> at first.
>
> I hope you will take my advice and follow it - you will be much
> happier with your computer!
jonah wrote:
> Shenan, I deeply admire your restraint. 8-)
Jonah,
I appreciate that. I am not always so restrained.
It's easier to do on newsgroups because you have time to think on it before
responding. There are many times I use the "type the response and hit
cancel instead of send" methods of restraint. *smile*
--
Shenan Stanley
MS-MVP
--
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http://www.catb.org/~esr/faqs/smart-questions.html
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