Date:         Thu, 17 Mar 2011 08:09:50 -0700
Reply-To:     David Marso <david.marso@gmail.com>
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From:         David Marso <david.marso@gmail.com>
Subject:      Re: Need Help:  "Subtracting time variables"?
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Yeah, something like that will do it... *NOT*.
That one's a perfect recipe for being ignored.   *SCREAMING* in the subject!
It also conveys a "My problem/question is MORE important than anyone else's"
It is URGENT because... I have procrastinated...My boss is in a hurry for it
and I DKWTF I am doing so YOU do it for me NOW!!!

The best way to get help is to provide a clear descriptive subject line with
a concise, complete explanation of what is desired in the body of the
message -Please keep it short and sweet- .  Include a description of the
current data arrangement, what you have ALREADY TRIED including error
messages/warnings etc.  Any sort of vague indication that you have actually
attempted to solve it yourself along with a relevant data mock up will work
wonders.  SUPER BONUS for suggesting you have actually browsed through the
manual in search for the answer.  Insisting on a point/click pathway rather
than a syntax solution will also likely reduce the probability of receiving
an answer.  Reliance upon InterneTelepathy is also a doomed strategy.
HTH, David



Bruce Weaver wrote:
>
> Yeah...something like "Need Help -- URGENT!!!!!"   (Especially if it is
> near the end of a university semester.)  ;-)
>
>
>
> David Marso wrote:
>>
>> Looks like your question was answered.  May I suggest a more descriptive
>> title for future questions?
>>
>


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