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Originally posted by TheFaQQer View PostWell said - I wrote a blog post about how to ask for help. Shame no-one ever visits my blog to find out"See, you think I give a tulip. Wrong. In fact, while you talk, I'm thinking; How can I give less of a tulip? That's why I look interested."Comment
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Originally posted by Moscow Mule View PostWhere is this mythical blog you speak of?
Here's my tips though:
Top tips for how not to get help:
1 - Use the caps lock key all the time. Shouting at people makes them respond better.
2 - Don't bother to try and solve the problem yourself, someone else will do it.
3 - They will do it quicker if you keep shouting about how URGENT it is.
4 - If you need to include code samples, don't format it. People helping out enjoy having to format your code so that it's legible.
5 - When someone else helps you, never say thanks.
6 - If you get no responses, complain about how bad the product is, and Microsoft is much better.
7 - Never include an error message - just say that it doesn't work. Experts love this, as it gives them something else to do.
8 - Don't ask for help, demand it. Then demand it quickly.
9 - When someone helps you, demand that they explain what they did and why your code didn't work.
It was inspired by this post on OTN though as a wonderful example of how to ask for helpComment
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Originally posted by sweetpeanuts View PostI don't see how I would be paying more tax than I need to if I become an 'employee' of my mate's company? I would be paying Tax & NI (Employers & Employees) the same as I would for my own Ltd company. Equally I will be drawing the same 'expenses'.Comment
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Originally posted by MrRobin View PostHahaha... that is trolling at its very best.
(Sorry - I know)Comment
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Originally posted by TheFaQQer View PostI've only just checked how it grew - there's a great ASCII picture of the Mona Lisa in there at the end
(Sorry - I know)It's about time I changed this sig...Comment
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