[PLUG] Re: Subject: A New MTA Glitch -- UNHITCHED

[Randal L. Schwartz]

>>>>> "Rich" == Rich Shepard <rshepard at appl-ecosys.com> writes:

Rich>    I think the act of asking for help provide the mental
Rich> equivalent of a does of Epsom(R) salts: it clears away the clog
Rich> and makes the brain squeaky clean once again.

One technique I've heard that works as a sysadmin is to have a stuffed
bear outside your cube.  When someone comes up with a problem, they're
required to explain the entire problem/question to the bear before
they can interrupt you.  Often, the act of telling the bear is enough.

Maybe every mailing list subscriber should get a bear for their home
office. :)

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