Re: st: RE: Problems with Stata 9?

[James Muller <james.muller@internode.on.net>]

It's a pretty vague question. Stata is just different to other data 
analysis packages - whether different parts of Stata resemble features 
or bugs depends on what you're doing. That's just a fact of any tool. 
Depends on the user's programming acumen too, in terms of ability to 
make workarounds.

I guess if Joe really wants an answer to this he should read through the 
archives of the Statalist to see where people have difficulty. Make a 
top 10 list or something.

I'm sure Joe is of fine character, etc., etc., but the question is at 
least phrased in a suspicious way. It reads a bit like, "Hello people of 
the list, what's the dirt on Stata, and can you please tell me 
privately?" Indeed, what is spooky black-hatted Joe going to do with 
this evidence, hmmm?

Anyway, enough of being stupid.

James



Svend Juul wrote:


> Joe Hilbe wrote:
>
> ----------------------------------------------
> I am interested in learning of any problem areas, difficulties, or 
> shortcomings that you may have experienced with Stata 9.0 -- or with
> Stata in general. 
> Areas that you simply feel may need improvement -- or that are
> completely 
> missing -- will also be of interest. Your feedback will be most
> appreciated. 
> You may send responses to me privately at jhilbe@aol.com. 
> ----------------------------------------------
>
> A few questions pop up:
>
> What is the overall purpose? It could be constructive (suggestions for
> improvement) or destructive (exposing weaknesses, use in a competitor's
> marketing activities).
>
> How is it going to be used?
>
> By whom is it going to be used?
>
> This might sound paranoid, but I have no reason not to trust Joe Hilbe.
> However, I think we need some more information before we can engage in
> this. I would like to see other Statalist members' thoughts about it.
>
> Svend Juul 
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