Can anyone explain to me why some people, especially technical people, seem to be devoid of manners and tolerance ? I've published a few things around the net, and seem to find that people are so judgmental and opinionated. They seem to have very little tolerance for anyone new, especially those who dare to ask basic questions.
I've been in the programming and software business for over 20 years, got my PhD in AI, worked for all types of companies big and small, in all types of industries (last 10 years in video games, for Ubisoft, EA etc), and I still can not believe the responses and comments I get.
As experienced professionals, I see it as our job to encourage good practises, processes and techniques for any type of programmer or engineer. After all, we are users of software ourselves, so it's in our interest to teach the next generation how to code, so we don't end up waiting 10 minutes to log in to play UFC mobile (the last game I worked on).
Let's break this tradition of acting like egotistical morons every time someone asks a question that we think is too simple or basic. Or even if "googling it" would provide an answer.
To the pedantic squad ...
Do something good today, and help a newbie on their path to success, and while you are at it, take your head out of your proverbial and realize you are not the greatest living programmer on planet Earth. You are a representative of a fascinating mysterious club of intellectuals who are shaping the future of mankind, hand on your knowledge to the next generation with politeness and understanding.
To the empathetic squad...
Continue to be sagacious and erudite, never become intransigent, listen and learn and keep an open mind. Enjoy the fact that someone panicking about a deadline that is just a few hours away, is blessing your patience and understanding and will be eternally grateful for just a few snippets of helpful knowledge.
And remember, all of us, we are in a position of great power, soon we will be replaced by AI ourselves, and that AI will probably be modeled on the way we act today. So let's be nice, and treat others as we hope the AI of the future will treat us !
Thanks you!
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