I wasn't trying to say that the simple questions are spam, only that if it took a little more effort to post, some people might check with the manual and archives first. Posting to the list would always still be an option if those failed.
Maybe the lists could be divided into: 1. mysql compilation and installation, 2. other mysql specific questions (table sizes, corruption recovery, database-level permissions, different table types), 3. writing applications w/mysql (like integrating w/other apps, php, odbc, and general questions about writing database apps, and writing particular sql statements). But it's not terrible as it is now. I would simply argue that making it slightly more difficult to post is *not* going to kill off the list. --- jds <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > i don't consider questions resulting from a lack of programming > experience > spam. the list SHOULD aid and embrace novice users. i know heikki and > sinisa > have both helped me with my basic questions, although i took some > time to > look in the archives and man before i posted. this IS the general > list, > after all. perhaps splitting it into three child lists: novice, > intermediate, and advanced would be advisable. i dunno tho.... > > i wholeheartedly agree, though, that "do my homework" posts and > questions > easily located in the man or the lists archive are pretty prevalent > here. > > j0da > > > > -----Original Message----- > From: Robert Lucier [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] > Sent: Friday, January 11, 2002 1:55 PM > To: jds; Patrick Crowley; Keith C. Ivey > Cc: MySQL List > Subject: RE: Spam > > > A little higher barrier to entry, even for non-spam posts might not > be > a bad thing. The list is already pretty well spammed with questions > that are either in the manual, or result from a lack of programming > experience in general. > > Making it harder to post might make it a little easier to stay > subscribed.... > > > --- jds <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > ummm. you go ahead with that and noone will stay on the list. > > > > again, now with my stupid reply, there has been more posts about > spam > > > > than actual spam. > > > > let's do the list a favor and put this thread to bed. > > > > jOda > > > > -----Original Message----- > > From: Patrick Crowley [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] > > Sent: Thursday, January 10, 2002 11:16 AM > > To: Keith C. Ivey > > Cc: MySQL List > > Subject: Re: Spam > > > > > > I have to say I'm shocked that the list is completely open. That's > > such a > > stupid newbie thing to do. > > > > Maybe we should initiate a spam strike until the list mom/dad > > listens. Just > > subscribe the list to *another* list, and watch the fun begin... > > > > best, > > patrick crowley > > > > mokolabs>> > > making sure the future doesn't suck... > > > > w > http://mokolabs.com > > e > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > p > 646.591.5477 > > > > > > > Why *isn't* posting to the MySQL list restricted to subscribers? > > > > > > > --------------------------------------------------------------------- > > Before posting, please check: > > http://www.mysql.com/manual.php (the manual) > > http://lists.mysql.com/ (the list archive) > > > > To request this thread, e-mail <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > To unsubscribe, e-mail > > <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > Trouble unsubscribing? Try: > > http://lists.mysql.com/php/unsubscribe.php > > > > > > > --------------------------------------------------------------------- > > Before posting, please check: > > http://www.mysql.com/manual.php (the manual) > > http://lists.mysql.com/ (the list archive) > > > > To request this thread, e-mail <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > To unsubscribe, e-mail > > <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > Trouble unsubscribing? Try: > > http://lists.mysql.com/php/unsubscribe.php > > > > > __________________________________________________ > Do You Yahoo!? > Send FREE video emails in Yahoo! Mail! > http://promo.yahoo.com/videomail/ > > --------------------------------------------------------------------- > Before posting, please check: > http://www.mysql.com/manual.php (the manual) > http://lists.mysql.com/ (the list archive) > > To request this thread, e-mail <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To unsubscribe, e-mail > <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Trouble unsubscribing? Try: > http://lists.mysql.com/php/unsubscribe.php > > > --------------------------------------------------------------------- > Before posting, please check: > http://www.mysql.com/manual.php (the manual) > http://lists.mysql.com/ (the list archive) > > To request this thread, e-mail <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To unsubscribe, e-mail > <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Trouble unsubscribing? Try: > http://lists.mysql.com/php/unsubscribe.php > __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Send FREE video emails in Yahoo! Mail! http://promo.yahoo.com/videomail/ --------------------------------------------------------------------- Before posting, please check: http://www.mysql.com/manual.php (the manual) http://lists.mysql.com/ (the list archive) To request this thread, e-mail <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To unsubscribe, e-mail <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Trouble unsubscribing? Try: http://lists.mysql.com/php/unsubscribe.php
