The context for this is that I reported that the link they created didn't work, going on to point out that they clearly hadn't tested the link because it did not do what they assumed it would. This was ignored a few times until I highlighted the section of the URL causing confusion. Here we see more untested links and an point barely communicated. Simliar to A thought for the leader on SOPW, where I question what exactly they're trying to suggest, given their claim that their point is "obvious" to them.

"While I'd consider your eagerness to highlight (at least what you consider to be) issues is probably a good thing; you do need to do some research and present a well thought out plan rather than, what appears to be, a knee-jerk reaction to a CB discussion"

I appreciate that English may not be their first language, but unless they take the time to explain what they mean in a way that people can understand the situation will occur again, as you have pointed out. This may mean not being in such a rush to post/respond, not making assumptions, consider what someone has told you before formulating a reply, think some more about what exactly you want to say, compose a reply, preview it, test links, post.

In reply to Re^2: Request for an update to: What shortcuts can I use for linking to other information? by marto
in thread Request for an update to: What shortcuts can I use for linking to other information? by taint

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