Elitist being a select few people you submit tools and techniques for business and success. Knowledge of programming, trending and information geared to a quick and reliable answer.
Presumptuous in that you would publicly state an answer or tip but feel there are people who you would rather not have the hand up, knowing what they may do with the info. (Elitist in a way, but refrain from offering public service because of one or two people)
Forthcoming: You offer information on anything at anytime to anyone.
I keep looking at the triangle scale and can't put my finger on one point. I'm a bit of all three.
I'm an elitist with some information based on a trust and respect level. I'm presumptuous in that some information shouldn't be said public because of the all eyes aspect and some things are not for all eyes. And I'm forthcoming in information I know to be a bore to some and sets a foundation for others.
But this also got me thinking about perception from peers.
Example:
If GWW was to enact a private section with limited access, those without access would accuse elitism on the section owner and it's members because they are left out of the loop.
Section examples: Program owners only
The only real arguments would be the community aspect of the site. Where hording information from select people would break the community mold, creating an us and them.
But I think I just went into a strange direction to kind of ask, how much information do you withhold because you know who reads the forums or assume, reads the forums? or are you simply forthcoming with your information without much thought as to who might read it?
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