[Dovecot] [ot] Migration from pop3 to imapd

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J Moore wrote:
> On Fri, Jun 03, 2005 at 08:03:46AM +1000, the unit calling itself Nigel Allen wrote:
> 
>>When you are trying to learn, there is no such things as dumb questions.
>>
>>The people who refuse to ask questions are dumb.
>>
>>The people who abuse askers are just plain rude.
>>
>>Go get a coffee and take a few deep breaths - we all need to learn and
>>we learn by asking - not just by reading.
> 
> :) I agree, but don't advocate this on the openbsd lists unless your 
> shorts are fireproof  :)

I agree that the poster was a bit too harsh and abusive. But when 
someone uses the phrase "production server" it's quite reasonable to 
expect the questions to reflect a professional-level of understanding. 
The post in question did not.

Personally I hesitate to post questions on mailing lists until after 
having consulted the documentation. And I agree with the harsh poster 
insofar as someone running a "production server" ought to know the 
basics of TCP/IP and mail protocols.

The cost of free software is hard work and understanding. Free software 
is not about freeloading.
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