Re: Student looking for re-readers for his thesis ( it deals with embedded system, USB, Linux, microcontrolers, firmwares ... )

From: Chris Cole (ithinkiam_at_gmail.com)
Date: 12/08/04

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    Date: Wed, 08 Dec 2004 13:13:22 +0000

    On Wed, 08 Dec 2004 07:28:02 -0500, Randy Yates wrote:

    > Chris Cole <ithinkiam@gmail.com> writes:
    >
    >> On Tue, 07 Dec 2004 21:09:35 +0000, DEMAINE Benoit-Pierre wrote:
    >>
    >> <snip freeloader>
    >>
    >> And why exactly do you feel it's reasonable to ask complete strangers
    >> to 'mark' your work? What recompense do we get for helping you present
    >> *your* thesis? You're either very arrogant or very stupid. HTH Chris.
    >
    > Chris,
    >
    > I think that's a very heavy-handed comment. If you're not interested,
    > simply don't respond. I think it's reasonable to ask the folks here for
    > such help. Of course many people won't have the time, but some might.

    Randy,

    I almost did ignore it (as I usually do when I'm not interested). However,
    the fact the OP cross-posted to seven ngs *and* expected people with a
    high level of technical expertise to donate their free (not as in free
    beer!) time to read a 73 page thesis was far beyond what I consider
    reasonable. Especially as he's after 'syntax and phrasing problems'. He
    doesn't need technical expertise, just a native English speaker.

    The tone is wrong as well. Words like 'expect' and 'shall' are not
    synonymous with a request, more an order.

    Remember, a thesis is supposed to be all your *own* work. Surely, he could
    have got a friend or someone in the University dept. to have a look, esp.
    as he's not specifically after technical pointers. Also, I don't
    understand why he wants us to see before his supervisor. It's just as much
    in his interest that you pass as it is yours, it's part of his supervisory
    role to check the final report/thesis.
    My comments may have been harsh, but I feel fair.

    Chris.

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