3 Replies Latest reply: Jan 22, 2009 10:04 AM by (Tom_A_Elliott) RSS

    Settting A Good Ezampel

    creig bryan-mUOxt4 Community Member
      "...to execute the Office of the President to the United States, faithfully."

      Hmmm, seems many 3rd and 4th graders caught these errors. So did the famed repeater w/his hand on Lincoln's book, gauging by his hesitation--at the very point of the verbal mischief. Still, he repeated entire the line (correcting only one of the errors), sure that the content and meaning of the sentence wasn't Harmed by the misplaced word. He likely used fuzzy logic.

      And that's all I'm asking for on this forum---a little more fuzzy logic:

      When the NOOB checks in with something elemental like "My timeline is missing," it REALLY ISN'T necessary to respond with "What system, what programs, what codecs, what glove size, which clinic???" Just a bit of fuzzy logic will usually save the day.

      So, if you know the answer, don't bring the guy down on protocol, grilling him on missing but obviously irrelevant details. This isn't Jeopardy.

      Instead, become a revered guru in the noob's eyes, by demonstrating wisdom and intelligence over insistence on staunch and inflexible rules of engagement.

      Keep Smiling
        • 1. Re: Settting A Good Ezampel
          Jeff Bellune CommunityMVP
          What a NOOB.

          :D
          • 2. Re: Settting A Good Ezampel
            Dag Norum Community Member
            First,

            I got married in the US, and got totally surprised by the "old English" I all of a sudden had to repeat. After a couple (read many) of "excuse me" and making some sounds that I thought sounded like I was supposed to say, I actually got married. To this day I have whatsoever no clue about what I said, but I'm still married.

            The second:

            Have to wait, have a couple of kids to put to bed. And my slave, eh wife, is at a work-meeting. God dang it, doesn't she know that a NOOB like me should be "baby-sit" when I deal with kids.

            The grumpy old one: Dag
            • 3. Re: Settting A Good Ezampel
              Community Member
              I know that some of the answers SEEM like . . . the person that is answering, a smart ***. However the coach is actually doing you a favor, like suggesting you read the manual, and yes sometime the manual does not make sense until you learn the program.
              I think that in general, IMHO, we have become spoiled with instant gratification and answers.
              In place of the manual is always your local city college offering day, night and weekend courses in adobe products.
              I guess what I am saying is that when asking the question, be responsible.
              As to fuzzy logic well there is a reason they call it fuzzy, not clear. And if it is really fuzzy then one can use the same approach before asking the question.
              I usually stop, push myself away from the editing machine, and take a break. Usually the undo button corrects a lot of errors.
              Have fun, play with the program. Join other forums or at least click on the trips and tricks above video lounge link, and check the faqs before asking.
              I know it won't be an instant answer, but when you really need this forum the guys will respond.
              Cheers,
              Tom