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2007-12-05
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Looks like someone has already made a start! Which one of you generous characters was it?
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2007-12-05
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Seriously, though : I recall several (not many but several) occurrences, in the early days of ITT, of newbies having their questions answered by only-slightly-less newbies (but generally experienced Linux hands) and then following up with their own Wiki page to write down the solution in their own words. Works wonders when it happens...
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2007-12-05
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Originally Posted by Milhouse
Well, there's always:
I guess there are three responses I'll give when someone posts a question that has already been answered a dozen times and can be found with a little effort on the part of the poster (OP):
1. Post the answer yet again
2. Post a comment instructing the OP to search for their answer
3. Post nothing as it's just a pain in the arse repeating what is already available
4. Post a rude response suggesting that if they had searched, using <search terms>, they'd have found this thread<link to thread> where I already answered that question.
Of course, you could skip the rude bit, but calling helpless newbs by crude anatomical references can have a therapeutic effect.
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2007-12-05
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@ Eastern Ontario, Canada
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Originally Posted by fpp
So, if I posted a title, for example, 'For the Wiki - SD card speed recommendations' with the understanding that I would try to summarize any answers in the wiki then you experts might consider repeating yourself one last time and not tell me to go search myself?
Seriously, though : I recall several (not many but several) occurrences, in the early days of ITT, of newbies having their questions answered by only-slightly-less newbies (but generally experienced Linux hands) and then following up with their own Wiki page to write down the solution in their own words. Works wonders when it happens...
I would buy that deal.
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2007-12-05
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Of course, you could skip the rude bit, but calling helpless newbs by crude anatomical references can have a therapeutic effect.
Like it or not, you folks are Nokia's Marketing Department
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2007-12-05
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Originally Posted by fpp
It would be nice if we could get some structure. I'd be more than happy to contribute to faq-writing (provided it's about insanely easy subjects), but a high-level coordinator will be sorely needed.
Yes, everyone agrees that is the right solution. Now all we need is volunteers to write those FAQs in the Wiki :-)
I'd suggest a list of faq-volunteers is compiled somewhere, a coordinator is (s)elected among them and a list of subjects is then collected and presented for choosing/assigning.
I volunteer for coordinator only on the condition that I'm given absolute power. Oh, and I'll be needing a multi-terawatt laser on the Moon.
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2007-12-05
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Originally Posted by fpp
I agree, but boy this is tough problem to solve. I love to write and would happily contribute to the wiki, but
Yes, everyone agrees that is the right solution. Now all we need is volunteers to write those FAQs in the Wiki :-)
a) there's a lot of more 'senior' members who know more and
b) who would 'review' contributions for accuracy?
I really would enjoy helping as I think this is one of the most crucial aspects needed for this wonderful forum and the community it represents.
Should there be a 'wiki-manager'? Do we already have someone doing this? Reggie? How should/could this work?
Edit: I just saw Karel's post. I nominate him! Absolute power should be granted!
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2007-12-05
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Originally Posted by dont
If over 80% of all new topics starting with "For the Wiki -..." actually result in a new Wiki page with something useful in it, I'll but it too... willing to try, just to see :-)
So, if I posted a title, for example, 'For the Wiki - SD card speed recommendations' with the understanding that I would try to summarize any answers in the wiki then you experts might consider repeating yourself one last time and not tell me to go search myself?
I would buy that deal.
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2007-12-05
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Originally Posted by Greyghost
I was joking! There are a gazillion dudes/dudettes more qualified than me on this forum.
Edit: I just saw Karel's post. I nominate him! Absolute power should be granted!
Methinks I'll go and have a look at the wiki, and size up the amount of work needed to kick off a proper FAQ.