Is this Newsgroup only for "SMART" people?

[Inquiring Minds]

I'm sorry Jeff, but I didn't post this inquiry just to be instulted. If
anything I posted this request to see if I can be assisted by those who are
more experienced and knowledgable of the abilities of the application itself.
I didn't know that this newsgroup was only for those who are well versed in
coding or design of a database. Because if that were the case then everyone
here wouldn't have the need to post as everyone here should be smart enough,
as yourself, to figure it out on their own and you wouldn't have to reply to
those of us who are not as experienced. I will make sure that I NEVER use
this Newsgroup again as it sounds it is only for those who are "SMART" and
more "ADVANCED"

Thank you.

I wasn't suggesting that it cannot be done in Access. I was questioning why
this particular tool was chosen. From the limited description, I'm not sure
that carrying out calculations like those described require the horsepower
(and learning curve!) of Access.

If I'm understanding what was being asked, it seems a little like trying to
drive nails with a chainsaw...

--
Regards

Jeff Boyce
<Office/Access MVP>

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[Dennis]

There are a number of "helpers" on this and other MS sites that receive no
compensation what-so-ever for the time and knowledge that they provide.

Hopefully, you just had a bad day and possibly regret your comments. You
are entitled to your thoughts and comments. Just realize that what you say
and how you say it is an excellent gague of your methods. Your methods is
what you and those who know you have to live with. What goes around comes
around.

BTW, I am just an average Access user with no axe to grind save my
appreciation for all of those like Jeff.

 

[Larry G.]

While I agree that the information you are working with would be best used in
Excel, I have to agree also that Jeff's flippant reply is a little - shall we
say assinine - and you can figure out what I really mean.

Please do not stop using the Discussion Group simply because one puffed up
jerk who thinks he knows it all and does not have the tact the goddess gave a
worm made you feel inferior. I am a pretty smart guy when it comes to Access,
BUT that is simply from trial and error, and learning from both my mistakes
and the great advice I have gotten from here.

When I started my job as a DBA (sort of) for the company I work for now, the
first thing I told my boss was that we need to stop tracking data in
spreadsheets; spreadsheets are for financial information, a database is for
storing data. A simple fact that most of us overlook because it is easy to
manipulate the appearance of a spreadsheet.

My point is this: Do not ignore this valuable rersource.

Larry G.

 

['69 Camaro]

I will make sure that I NEVER use

this Newsgroup again

Ma'am,

Before you turn your back on probably the best free resource available for
help for Access users and developers and run off in a huff, consider the
free advice you've been given.

Sometimes the advice offered by a newsgroup poster isn't the precise answer
the questioner is seeking, but is offered to help the questioner consider
other options not already thought of. From your short description, it
sounds like a database would be overkill for the functionality you need.
There may be other factors involved that would make a database well-suited
for your needs, but you didn't mention any of them in your posts.

You mentioned that you'd like to post the resulting calculations on a Web
page. That, with your original post, "require other fields to calculate a
breakdown average for specifc (sic) sections," implies that you want to
store these calculations in fields in the table, and then read these
calculations from the Web page. If so, most database experts will tell you
that it is ill-advised to store calculations in tables. Displaying a
spreadsheet that contains these calculations on a Web page would be a better
alternative -- and easier to produce than it would be from an Access
database if one isn't already confident in his Access skills.

it sounds it is only for those who are "SMART" and
more "ADVANCED"

We request that requesters be PC-literate enough to post questions, provide
additional information when requested, and carry out the instructions
given -- and we don't mind giving step-by-step instructions when
warranted -- but these aren't "official" requirements. However, questioners
who have shown a reluctance to listen to advice or sound ungrateful for the
advice given are more likely to be ignored the next time they ask questions
in the newsgroups.

BTW, no insult was intended. Jeff described an apt analogy that most of us
can easily relate to, whether or not our expertise is in databases -- or
computers for that matter. If you think his analogy was a flippant
denigration of IQ or skill level, you are mistaken.

HTH.
Gunny

See http://www.QBuilt.com for all your database needs.
See http://www.Access.QBuilt.com for Microsoft Access tips and tutorials.
See http://www.Access.QBuilt.com/html/expert_contributors2.html for contact
info.

 

[Albert D.Kallal]

I not really sure what the problem is here?

I just took a quick read of the post..and the comments were really very mild
from what I can see...

The suggestion was really, why are you doing it this way...have you
considering other approaches?

If you can't take some suggestions that you don't like, then you make
learning very difficult.

Remember, this is a public forum. You are going to see some posts that
actually say access sucks.

And, some even say windows sucks. And, other can't believe how incredible of
a tool ms-access is!!

So, you have to have a bit of thick skin when you walk into a public form on
the internet.

However, this should not be a licensee to shout, or be rude (how many forums
did you post the above in for example...now..who is being rude?).

I see nothing really of any significance in the response to your post. You
can always pick up the yellow pages, pay someone, and that person will
likely have to walk into your office with a nice big plastic smile on their
face as they say YES SIR to you!!

In a pubic form, we do have to make a effort to be kind, and respect each
other. If you don't like the advice of one person..then simply hope for more
advice. And, last , but not least...the person did apologize (and, I
actually don't see any problem at all..and don't even think an apology was
even necessary).

So, perhaps the person was out of line...perhaps not. Perhaps you ware way
too sensitive to ask for public advice, and thus need to pay someone who
will always give you a nice bright shiny smile.

The people here are not paid..and are volunteers. They given tons of great
advice for free..and you should continue to take from the generous hand that
this newsgroups provide.

I would not worry too much here. You going to get different opinions..and
some are going to tell you that they think your approach is all wrong...it
just the fact of being in such a public forum. (however, if you can't be
open to suggestions...then who is closing the door to learning??).

I wish you all the best in the new-year, and I sincerely hope you can
continue to use this great newsgroup resource....it is there...free for your
asking, but you will have to keep a open mind...and this is a FREE PUBLIC
forum!!

Good luck....

 

[Ron Hinds]

The answer is YES, because SMART people ask questions! There is no such
thing as a STUPID question. Therefore, *you* are SMART for asking questions
here. You would not be SMART if you stopped using this excellent resource
because someone offended you (possibly [probably?] entirely
unintentionally).