[WikiEN-l] Why geeks are annoying

[Todd Allen]

Ron Ritzman wrote:
> On 8/20/07, Todd Allen <toddmallen at gmail.com> wrote:
>
>   
>> Realistically, though, I think there is something to be said for clear,
>> no-bullshit communication. That doesn't necessarily mean it has to be
>> rude, but if I had to pick between someone being blunt with me and
>> someone lying to or misleading me, I'll pick blunt every time.
>>     
>
> Like companies which politely tell everybody "thank you for your
> suggestion, we'll take it under consideration" no matter how
> boneheaded it is.
>
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Exactly! I'd rather hear "Look, there's no way in hell that's going to
happen." At least then you know where it stands.

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