# AW: Re: ruby spot it

**URL:** <https://www.ruby-forum.com/t/aw-re-ruby-spot-it/69617>\
**Category:** Ruby\
**Created:** [September 22, 2006, 12:48pm UTC](https://www.ruby-forum.com/t/aw-re-ruby-spot-it/69617 "2006-09-22T12:48:55Z")\
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**Post date:** [September 22, 2006, 12:48pm UTC](https://www.ruby-forum.com/t/aw-re-ruby-spot-it/69617/1 "2006-09-22T12:48:55Z")

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That´s a good point… Guess i have to think about that.

“Tim B.” [removed\_email\_address@domain.invalid](mailto:removed_email_address@domain.invalid) schrieb am 22.09.2006 08:35:

I believe it’s a “tragedy of the commons” type problem. The  
“professionals” hang out here for the interesting stuff and answer  
beginner questions occasionally. There’s really no motivation for the  
“professional” to browse a pure beginner’s forum and while the  
beginners can answer each other’s questions, soon you’ll have  
beginners who want answers from “professionals”, crossposting will  
follow, beginners will be rudely shown the door and sent back to the  
beginner’s forum. Everyone will start yelling at each other and  
pandemonium will ensue.

I wouldn’t risk it.

-tim