Programmer tendency to preach [closed]

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Published on 2010-01-27T17:40:58Z Indexed on 2010/03/18 5:11 UTC
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I've run across several SO posts that come across as preachy or condescending. Do pedagogical programmers feel plagued by thoughtless questions? Or, do programmers count self-sufficiency such a virtue that any perceived lack of ambition merits scolding?

These are some theories, admittedly negative ones. Can anyone offer some insight?

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