On Mon, 2005-02-07 at 11:40 -0500, jim lawrence wrote: > On Mon, 07 Feb 2005 10:21:24 -0600, Jeff Vian <jvian10@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote: > > On Mon, 2005-02-07 at 15:58 +0100, Bernd Radinger wrote: > > > On Sun, 06 Feb 2005 22:07:55 -0600, Rodolfo J. Paiz > > > <rpaiz@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote: > > > > On Sun, 2005-02-06 at 14:13 -0600, David Hoffman wrote: > > > > > Your best bet is to search the archives for questions before you ask > > > > > them on here. This exact same question was asked and answered only 4 > > > > > days ago. > > > > > > > > > > > > > David, while your point is valid, you forgot three important things: > > > > > > > > 1. Tell the newbie that searching the archives is not only more > > > > efficient but *also* quicker than waiting for someone to reply to your > > > > message. > > > > > > offtopic in this thread > > > > > > -- > > > Bernd > > > > So you think a discussion of how to respond to messages is off topic > > when responding to someone who posts in the thread. I hardly think so. > > > > But, if it is OT, how do we maintain a defined atmosphere that is > > suitable for the community.? And more importantly, how does a response > > in a new thread get 1) related to the post it is about, and 2) get to > > the attention of the one whose actions are being "corrected".? > > > > > > > -- > > fedora-list mailing list > > fedora-list@xxxxxxxxxx > > To unsubscribe: http://www.redhat.com/mailman/listinfo/fedora-list > > > > How about the fedora admins put a link in the message area of each post. > Example: > ****************************************** > fedora-list mailing list > fedora-list@xxxxxxxxxx > To search the Archives Click Here <---- Clickable Link > To unsubscribe: http://www.redhat.com/mailman/listinfo/fedora-list > ****************************************** It WOULD be nice, but it has been requested repeatedly for over a year and so far no response. > -- > > Jim Lawrence > Registered Linux User: #376813 > ******************************************************** > When I'm feeling down, I like to whistle. > It makes the neighbor's dog run to the end of his chain and gag himself. > ************************************ >
