Consider the hitch hiker, essentially car-less and potless but in need of getting from A to B. So what does he do? (could a she as well obviously) He puts his faith in humanity and his thumb out in the hope that a charitable and car-owning person will see him and give him a lift.
Now fast forward a few years, Hitch has graduated college, got a job and a home and possibly a family, but crucially he now has a car to call his own. He's heading off on a trip and as he's approaching the motorway junction when he's sees a youngster with his thumb out hoping for a lift.
Hitch is reminded of his own youth and how grateful he was to those who picked him up. 'I can't pay those people back,' he thinks 'but I can pass the favour on.' He pulls over and Hitch2 gets in.
Ok so far? My theory is that this is a parallel with how MrExcel works. The 'hitcher' lacking in excel expertise (a car) puts out their thumb (posts a thread) in the hope that a charitable car-owner (excel geek) will give them a lift (answer their post). Time passes and the newbie acquires their own car (becomes proficient in excel) and begins to give lifts to new hitchers (answer posts) themselves. Hitch may never be able to pay back those who gave him a lift, but he can demonstrate his gratitude by passing on the favour. That is my theory and that is why MrExcel is like hitch hiking.
Discuss.
Rob
Now fast forward a few years, Hitch has graduated college, got a job and a home and possibly a family, but crucially he now has a car to call his own. He's heading off on a trip and as he's approaching the motorway junction when he's sees a youngster with his thumb out hoping for a lift.
Hitch is reminded of his own youth and how grateful he was to those who picked him up. 'I can't pay those people back,' he thinks 'but I can pass the favour on.' He pulls over and Hitch2 gets in.
Ok so far? My theory is that this is a parallel with how MrExcel works. The 'hitcher' lacking in excel expertise (a car) puts out their thumb (posts a thread) in the hope that a charitable car-owner (excel geek) will give them a lift (answer their post). Time passes and the newbie acquires their own car (becomes proficient in excel) and begins to give lifts to new hitchers (answer posts) themselves. Hitch may never be able to pay back those who gave him a lift, but he can demonstrate his gratitude by passing on the favour. That is my theory and that is why MrExcel is like hitch hiking.
Discuss.
Rob