Re: Recurrent topics on the list

[Marcus Carr <mrc@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Dan Emory wrote:

> 1. On a well-manged list, new subscribers should be required...

Rules,

> 2. Those who ignore the start-up package and repeatedly request help on
> issues that are fully addressed in the FAQ should be warned by the list manager.

Discipline,

> 3. When a new recurring topic emerges that is not covered by the FAQ, a new
> item should be added to the FAQ and sent to all subscribers, instructing
> them to add the new item to the FAQ they received when they first subscribed
> to the list.

Structure,

> 4. The willingness to build one's own archive is part of being a responsible
> list member...

Responsibility.

I agree Dan, your suggestions all sound pretty reasonable to me. I just wonder if
anyone else has read 'Lord of the Flies'?


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Marcus Carr                      email:  mrc@allette.com.au
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