Comments for First, Count to 10

Comment from joe chunchich on 2008-01-13

2008-01-14T02:58:24Z

hello leo
when i maximize my pokerstars.com window it does not fill up the screenthe screen.
there is a one inch space above the bottom toolbar which makes the printing distorted.
can you help me ?

thanks

]]>

A comment on: First, Count to 10

Tech Questions? Get Answers! - Ask Leo! ... by Leo Notenboom
Leo's Answers Newsletter - Ask Leo! in your inbox every week.

Comment from Leo A. Notenboom on 2007-06-25

2007-06-25T20:59:50Z

-----BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE-----
Hash: SHA1

I must be missing something about your question. In most email programs it's
simple: DON'T HIT SEND. Close the message window and most email programs will
ask if you want to save it as a draft.

Thanks,

Leo

-----BEGIN PGP SIGNATURE-----
Version: GnuPG v1.4.6 (MingW32)

iD8DBQFGgCzDCMEe9B/8oqERAr8WAJwI2+Td1KgDFLXf+8nMS+emcdKxegCfd4tj
ZNDG4pCt0pvVPr/jT9yAV1A=
=JrpG
-----END PGP SIGNATURE-----

]]>

A comment on: First, Count to 10

Tech Questions? Get Answers! - Ask Leo! ... by Leo Notenboom
Leo's Answers Newsletter - Ask Leo! in your inbox every week.

Comment from Ian Whyteside on 2007-06-24

2007-06-24T15:10:27Z

So come on Leo tell us how to create e-mails which default immediately to draft and have to be read a second time before they can be sent. I have asked for this everywhere I have worked because I get fed up sorting out the problems staff have caused me by respnding too quickly.

IT seem to have a problem with this, or is it actually technically impossible?

]]>

A comment on: First, Count to 10

Tech Questions? Get Answers! - Ask Leo! ... by Leo Notenboom
Leo's Answers Newsletter - Ask Leo! in your inbox every week.

Comment from dunstergirl on 2007-06-22

2007-06-23T04:27:24Z

Just remember when you send email or reply to a forum or listserv, it's gone forever when you hit SEND - you cannot get it back and change it. I'm of the "sleep on it" persuasion myself (or at least wait a few hours, if there's the slightest chance of offense), after too many years at this stuff.

And when reading something that seems offensive or hurtful, before replying, also remember that not everyone communicates well in writing. I have had colleagues (even friends) over the years whose email always seemed a bit abrupt or hurtful, and eventually learned not to take it personally, some people just don't communicate well that way.

Cheers,
Lelani

]]>

A comment on: First, Count to 10

Tech Questions? Get Answers! - Ask Leo! ... by Leo Notenboom
Leo's Answers Newsletter - Ask Leo! in your inbox every week.

Comment from Cassandra on 2007-06-22

2007-06-23T03:25:42Z

I agree. I remember an em that was sent in haste, came off very hateful at a coworker/friend of mine, God and everyone in between were copied. I opened my copy before she did and got to her before she opened it so she wouldn't 'blast off'. We talked it out and in our case the best response was no response. Which made the sender reconsider and send out another em 3 days later with a different tone. It was very obvious that the sender was embarrassed and it really made my friend look good!

]]>

A comment on: First, Count to 10

Tech Questions? Get Answers! - Ask Leo! ... by Leo Notenboom
Leo's Answers Newsletter - Ask Leo! in your inbox every week.

Comment from Barb on 2007-06-22

2007-06-23T01:38:52Z

Hey Leo,
How did you know I needed this article???
I have this "urgency addiction" in my personal life as well. Have ruined a lot of relationships concerning this trait. I'm working on it! I find emails easier than IM's just bc I DO have time to think. THANK YOU, THANK YOU.

]]>

A comment on: First, Count to 10

Tech Questions? Get Answers! - Ask Leo! ... by Leo Notenboom
Leo's Answers Newsletter - Ask Leo! in your inbox every week.

Comment from Mary on 2007-06-19

2007-06-19T14:00:20Z

I waited almost 48 hours before responding. :-)

In theory, everything you said is correct. But in practical applications, it's the person who asks for a response who sets the tone. If the asker didn't want immediate feedback she could have used snail mail to send the question or editorial remarks to a magazine, for example. But if he chooses to use email as an "instantaneous connection to the world" then he probably expects equally fast replies.

Another consideration is whether or not she will even see a well thought out reply. If the majority of those 2,000 people on that mailing list respond within the first few hours (let's say 15%) and another 10% respond within the first 12 hours, what are the chances the asker will bother to look beyond those 500 replies to get to the well thought out answers? Human nature says unless someone is into pain and suffering she's not going to continue to abuse herself.

I can't help but remember what lawyers say about asking questions of a witness: "If you don't think you're gonna like the answer, don't ask the question." People who choose to post questions or views in a public forum should remember that advice. Myself included should this response evoke hateful or hurtful replies. But the fact I'm posting my comment means I accept the consequences, no matter what.

]]>

A comment on: First, Count to 10

Tech Questions? Get Answers! - Ask Leo! ... by Leo Notenboom
Leo's Answers Newsletter - Ask Leo! in your inbox every week.

Comment from Anne on 2007-06-18

2007-06-19T01:06:21Z

I totally agree. I'm more of the "sleep" on it type of person, which is difficult since people seem to expect instant responses.

]]>

A comment on: First, Count to 10

Tech Questions? Get Answers! - Ask Leo! ... by Leo Notenboom
Leo's Answers Newsletter - Ask Leo! in your inbox every week.