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jeff
Jan19-04, 10:40 AM
Mentors should keep in mind that instantly supplying "the correct answer" can cut down opportunities for less knowledgeable members to benefit from the special advantages of learning through discussion and debate.

Mr. Robin Parsons
Jan19-04, 10:49 AM
That point is in Integral's "sticky" intro in the Physics section... the point that they do NOT instantly do that...

After that, everyones human...at least once...twice...well, play Ball!

Monique
Jan19-04, 11:43 AM
I agree with you Jeff, I think all of us do :)

The trick is to distinguish between someone who is asking a homework question and someone who really wants to know the details.

Phobos
Jan19-04, 12:06 PM
I certainly agree, jeff. We're here to encourage discussions. YMMV.

chroot
Jan19-04, 01:46 PM
Can you provide some specific examples where we have done "the wrong thing?"

- Warren

jeff
Jan19-04, 03:16 PM
Originally posted by chroot
Can you provide some specific examples where we have done "the wrong thing?"

I didn't accuse mentors of doing anything wrong. It was just a personal opinion I thought was worth posting.

Nereid
Jan19-04, 07:55 PM
Originally posted by Phobos
I certainly agree, jeff. We're here to encourage discussions. YMMV. "YMMV"[?]

enigma
Jan19-04, 08:56 PM
Your mileage may vary

Tsu
Jan24-04, 01:28 PM
Originally posted by enigma
Your mileage may vary
Good grief. ANOTHER one to try to remember... [g)] Can someone make up a 'sticky' list with their meanings for these goofy things?[:D] [;)]