The usual partial fix to this problem is to create a FAQ for a list or
newsgroup.

Phi Le wrote:

> Craig,
>
> Just be patient, listen and learn from *all* sources doesn't matter how
> offensive it might seem. If you are one of the people who must be talked to
> nicely, you won't get far on this list :-)
>
> Remember that every couple of months, someone like yourself (myself included
> a few years back) gets on the list and asks the same questions over and over
> again. I can see how some people could get very tired of explaining the same
> concept over and over, only to have the same arguments brought up, etc.
> etc... the rest of the story.
>
> It is *very* helpful to search the techdiver archive to read / learn about
> DIR in addition to the numerous websites / articles where you could read
> in-depth about the concept (Halcyon, GUE, WKPP, etc.). I know many people
> from different parts of the world have adopted DIR, have used it in
> different diving conditions (wet, dry, cold, warm, rescue, rec, tech, cave,
> wreck, RB, etc.), so we know the system works.
>
> Also, try it *first-hand* before start a discussion with the people who has
> gone thru almost every conceivable configurations, and adopted DIR.
>
> Good luck,
>
> Phi
>
> > ----------
> > From:         Craig Waldman[SMTP:craig.waldman@er*.co*]
> > Sent:         Monday, March 15, 1999 1:15 PM
> > To:   techdiver@aquanaut.com
> > Subject:      FW: What's your opinion.
> >
> > >From: Jim Cobb
> > > I think the intolerance of anything ignorant should continue.
> >
> > >Lets face it, some ideas are non-starters and some are so stupid and
> > dangerous that they should be swatted down with "extreme prejudice" as
> > soon as they pop up.
> >
> > Let's see if I understand.  If at first glance something seems stupid it
> > should be swatted down with "extreme prejudice"
> >
> > On my first impression of DIR, I might have considered it stupid.
> >
> > What? in a confined environment, where entanglement is a concern, use an
> > extra long 7 foot hose and wrap it around your neck?  On first glance that
> > seems like a stupid idea.
> >
> > But upon further scrutiny there is indeed sound logic behind it.  When a
> > properly trained diver uses this method, there are advantages.
> >
> > But I guess by your standards It should be "swatted down" as well.
> >
> > I'm not sure I agree with the "extreme prejudice", but I do think I will
> > take your advise though, and start a filter with your name on it.
> > - Craig W.
> >
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