[plug] newbie list, show of hands

[Christian]

On Mon, Jan 08, 2001 at 08:10:54PM +0800, Scott wrote:
> 2. They (the newbies)can decide when they want to post to the main plug list
> (and take the risk of being ridiculed).

Newbies are sometimes "ridiculed" if they can't be bothered making any
effort to think for themselves.  In general I don't think newbies get
ridiculed on this list simply for asking easy questions.

> 4. The new list only needs 2-3 "experts" to be involved and to point out
> which list to post to.

You're assuming that these people are going to devote a lot of effort to
answering the same questions over and over again.  It sounds far too
much like helpdesk to me.

> 10. If you want to see linux get into the mainstream people who hardly have
> any real experience, then you need to encourage the totally computer
> illiterate users to be involved and to learn.

Why does Linux have to get into the "mainstream" at all?  It's far too
mainstream for many people as it is.  Illiterate users are fine but the
first thing they need to appreciate is that they will need to make an
effort.  Freedom doesn't come without a price.

> This is a chance for all the people who never (or hardly ever) post to voice
> your opinion. Do you want a list to ask questions you are too afraid to ask?
> P.S. I am not going to flog a dead horse if no-one wants to be involved, but
> you have to ask what is best for linux.
> P.P.S. Lets have a show of hands from people who don't reply to this list
> everyday or alternatively e-mail me on scott at bizzpro.com.au .

For goodness sake, please don't have people posting to this list with
one line replies saying "yes" or "no".  If people are keen on having the
list then please contact the organisers directly.