I think a well moderated forum with people directing threads based on what level of assistance is needed by the user posting the thread would be very effective. Neil --- Chadley Wilson <chadley@xxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote: > You have all been writing furiously: > > In my opinion the solution is very simple, > first analyse the problem, I believe it is newbies > in particular. > They subscribe to mailing list and the first thing > they do is post a > whole lot of "How do I's" > If the mailing list sent the newbie a welcome note > that gave guidance to > the newbie we would not have half this problem. > > I believe that if the welcome note included various > short guides, like > Netiquette and a guide to google and how to search > the archives, > A big bold "Have you tried the following before you > post your question?" > > This is a simple thing and could be setup in an > hour. And could minimise > the amount of small stuff and already covered topics > mailed to the list. > > > This is my 2c > > > > -- > > | --- --- > > | Joe (theWordy) Philbrook <o> <o> > > | J(tWdy)P ^ > > | <<jtwdyp@xxxxxxxx>> /---\ "bla bla bla..." > > | \___/ "...and bla..." > > > > At least I know my mouth is running, I just > can't find the off button! > -- > Chadley - Linux Rocks > Welcome to my world. > ****************************************************************** > This mail is free for distribution. You are free to > - delete it - resend > it - use it in anyway that makes you happy. I am not > responsible for it > or its content due to ignorance. > Enjoy the adventures of Linux > ******************************************************************* > > > > -- > fedora-list mailing list > fedora-list@xxxxxxxxxx > To unsubscribe: http://www.redhat.com/mailman/listinfo/fedora-list __________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? Win a $20,000 Career Makeover at Yahoo! HotJobs http://hotjobs.sweepstakes.yahoo.com/careermakeover
