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</div>It is important that a Free Software worker or consulting group<br>
understand that there is no shame in not knowing all the answers.<br>
</blockquote><div><br>It's not about shame, it's about privacy and a desire among professionals to have an area that is just for professionals. <br><br>It would be no different for any profession. Do you think doctors would want every question they ask other doctors to be made public?<br>
<br>A doctor shouldn't feel shame or insecurity for asking questions -- it makes them a better doctor -- but it doesn't then follow they should be ok with every question and conversation they have be open to the world. <br>
</div><br>Openness is a great thing, but that doesn't mean it's right for every occasion. <br></div><br>I'm not saying this now to ague that point for this group. Just to reply to the above. It seems that the will of the group is that this should be a public forum. <br>
<br>Sam<br>