There's a hierarchy here.
You can appear ignorant without asking a question, but
You can't ask a question without appearing ignorant.
This is because the simple act of asking a question is a demonstration to observers that you are (or believe you might be) ignorant about something.
Either way. Whether you're appearing ignorant because you're asking a question, or because you're (for example) just trying something you don't know how to do, it seems to be best to look ignorant.
That's because, when you look ignorant, you have a better chance of learning something new, than when you do not look ignorant.
-John
Hi.
The plan is to start using this blog for Junk-Drawer entries from now on. I'll start by moving the old entries over from old, static Junk-Drawer page, where they have been on for the last few years.
When moved here, the old entries will be given their original posting. Some of the oldest entries (entries before 15-Feb-2004) didn't have dates on the static page. Those will be given dates here that start in January of 2003 (though the earliest ones will not be moved over).
So here goes. next post in this Junk Drawer blog category, will be the oldest one from the old static JD page. It will be displayed below this entry, because of its early date.
-djr