[plug] FAQ anyone?

[Onno Benschop]

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On Thu, 2004-06-10 at 11:30, Onno Benschop wrote:
> I've constructed a FAQ for another list I subscribe to with the
> assistance of the members of that list. While I understand that some of
> the details may need some modification, perhaps this would assist as a
> starting point.
> 
> I'm not suggesting that this be adopted, nor that it is the definitive
> list, but perhaps it will assist in the improvement of the signal to
> noise ratio of this list.
> 
> Initial modifications made to suit this list:
> 
> ---START---
>         As a community, PLUG is a group of people who send each other
>         email, generally about Linux issues. The group is now so large
>         that not everyone knows everyone else, so we've come up with the
>         following suggestions for your valued contributions to this
>         list. This is not a rule-book, but a suggestion which makes your
>         questions and answers as helpful to as many people as possible.
>         
>         
>         Before posting a message to PLUG:
>         
>              1. Did you attempt to resolve the problem yourself?
>              2. Did you search the message archive for a similar
>                 problem?
>              3. Did you search the web for a similar problem?
>              4. Did you give your post a relevant, meaningful Subject?
>              5. It is good practice to include System Information where
>                 relevant.
>              6. It is good practice to show unsuccessful attempts at
>                 resolution.
>              7. It is good practice to include relevant URLs.
>         
>         
>         When you reply to a posting made by another person:
>         
>              1. Did you only respond to the list - unless specifically
>                 asked otherwise?
>              2. Did you quote only appropriate parts of the message?
>              3. Did you attribute the quotes correctly?
>              4. It is good practice to put your response *below* the
>                 quoted part.
>              5. It is good practice to include relevant URLs.
>              6. It is good to be mindful of a future user who searches
>                 the archive.
>              7. If you don't *know*, then say that you're guessing.
>              8. If you're not sure, then say that you think so.
>              9. If your response is really a new post, adjust the
>                 Subject accordingly.
>         
>         
>         The Digest List:
>         
>         As a subscriber, you can choose to receive each individual
>         message, or a daily digest. If you receive the digested version
>         of the list and respond, be sure to change the Subject of your
>         response, otherwise other subscribers will not be able to follow
>         the thread of conversation.
> ---END---
> 
> Kind regards,
> 
> Onno Benschop 
> 
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Onno Benschop 

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