From: rjh@cpax.org.uk   
      
   On 14/01/2023 1:59 am, Noel Duffy wrote:   
   > On 14/01/23 14:08, JJ wrote:   
   >> On Sat, 14 Jan 2023 12:51:55 +1300, Noel Duffy wrote:   
   >> [snip]   
   >>   
   >> Please don't feed the trolls. Just killfile them.   
   >> There's no point of arguing with short minded people.   
   >> They're beyond hope.   
   >   
   > Killfiling Aminer will only hide his nonsense from me. It's still   
   > visible to everyone entering the group for the first time.   
      
   Which, nowadays, is practically nobody, so you're really not helping.   
      
   If you want to improve the signal-to-noise ratio round here, the   
   way to do it is to boost the signal, which is barely above zero.   
   Talk about programming, even if it's only at novice level. Every   
   little helps.   
      
   > Aminer   
   > is like an invasive weed. Left unchecked, he grows and strangles   
   > the whole group.   
      
   By engaging with him, you encourage him. Unintended consequences.   
   If you want the group to breathe unstrangled, talk not about   
   Amine but about programming.   
      
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