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in thread split an xml file into pieces

I might normally agree, except in this case the regex takes like two seconds to put together:....

They call this encouragment

It encourages follow up questions of the same exact caliber

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Re^3: split an xml file into pieces
by TJPride (Pilgrim) on Dec 13, 2011 at 10:04 UTC
    When you really think about it, EVERY question people post on here is something they could solve by hiring the right programmer. This particular question only takes a few seconds to solve; many others, even well-thought-out posts, can take 20-30 minutes. Seems to me the latter are ripping us off more, in terms of potential money lost.

    I wouldn't help if it took me more than 5 minutes, but who can't spare a few seconds for even a stupid, lazy person?

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      When you really think about it, EVERY question people post on here is something they could solve by hiring the right programmer....but who can't spare a few seconds for even a stupid, lazy person?

      After hundreds and hundreds of such encounters, I'm of the opinion keszlers approach is best (and cavacs too), spend those few seconds to ask for minimum effort , and wait to see if the OP plays along; its no fun to play by yourself.

      It appears the OP in this thread is willing to play along, and that is very nice; I can't wait to see how it ends.

      Related discussion To Answer, Or Not To Answer.... , So it's homework - so what? , Do my homework for me!

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