Before I start, I've got something to say (Groucho Marx quote). Last night I replied in "Finished Projects" in ryanps's thread "Briefcase". In the thread, I stated my intent was not to "hijack", or "try to steal any thunder" with my reply.
This morning I was thinking about it and realized that I did say that and meant it, but how did it appear to others? IOW, is that sufficient enough to allow the OP to appreciate the personalized responses when it's meant to help explain a part of the thread. After the fact, I felt that those reading the thread will feel it was a hijack, and I apologize for that.
As for stealing any thunder, with the work shown on this forum, it's pretty hard to do as the craftsmanship from our members is as good as it gets. I don't knowingly do that and I don't think other members do either. The way I see that end of it is in replying to a thread, it may involve describing ones own experience which may encroach on the poster's thread. We're all pretty proud of the things we make, no matter what they are, and deserve the individualized recognition. I have been guilty of posting projects or discussing my own projects on another thread. Sometimes in order to answer a question an explanation of what we've done in that situation results. Having cut and dry "yes" or "no" answers kinda defeats any community conversation. So, what I'm asking is what degree of information or discussion is objectionable?
And, while I'm in an apologetic mood (musta been a full Moon last night), for my openess. I'm a very straightforward guy, and ever since I was old enough to smack some wisenhiemer for guff I didn't want to take, I seem to rest easier. I feel like when posting, we are all just sittin' around a bar having a beer and just yaking as a group. OTOH, on the forum, I may cross the line in my responses as being confrontational or seemingly just to puff my chest, and I may have been the cause of some interactions that irritate and antagonize others. For those that have me on "ignore", somebody tell them I'm sorry.
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This morning I was thinking about it and realized that I did say that and meant it, but how did it appear to others? IOW, is that sufficient enough to allow the OP to appreciate the personalized responses when it's meant to help explain a part of the thread. After the fact, I felt that those reading the thread will feel it was a hijack, and I apologize for that.
As for stealing any thunder, with the work shown on this forum, it's pretty hard to do as the craftsmanship from our members is as good as it gets. I don't knowingly do that and I don't think other members do either. The way I see that end of it is in replying to a thread, it may involve describing ones own experience which may encroach on the poster's thread. We're all pretty proud of the things we make, no matter what they are, and deserve the individualized recognition. I have been guilty of posting projects or discussing my own projects on another thread. Sometimes in order to answer a question an explanation of what we've done in that situation results. Having cut and dry "yes" or "no" answers kinda defeats any community conversation. So, what I'm asking is what degree of information or discussion is objectionable?
And, while I'm in an apologetic mood (musta been a full Moon last night), for my openess. I'm a very straightforward guy, and ever since I was old enough to smack some wisenhiemer for guff I didn't want to take, I seem to rest easier. I feel like when posting, we are all just sittin' around a bar having a beer and just yaking as a group. OTOH, on the forum, I may cross the line in my responses as being confrontational or seemingly just to puff my chest, and I may have been the cause of some interactions that irritate and antagonize others. For those that have me on "ignore", somebody tell them I'm sorry.
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