Thanks.. we *needed* that... :)
On Thu, 25 Nov 2004 09:25:26 +0800, Anuerin Diaz <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Hi, > > Sorry for the cross-post but I think the mods will forgive me for this one. > > While we are trying to decongest the main mailing lists of offtopic > posts by redirecting them towards the other lists I just realized that > not everybody knows of the page where these lists are itemized. For > those who joined the lists via recommendation (or forwarded mails), > the information you need is in http://plug.linux.org.ph/lists.html . > > Basic rules on deciding where/how to post: > > 1) Post newbie-type of questions to the newbie mailing lists. > Examples of these are "how can I install program xxxx", "how do I > connect to the internet?", etc. These questions are usually answerable > by a short trip to google (*hint, hint*). Flaming newbies is not > common in this list. > 2) The plug mailing list (aka the main technical list) is for > questions that is highly technical and specific in nature. Usually > questions that have been unanswered in the newbie mailing lists for a > few days are posted here. Note that a large subset of the seasoned > olbies are members of both lists. Also, flaming newbies that have been > deemed posting lazy questions iis allowed, or they get a reminder to > post their questions in the newbie list. It depends on the mood of the > member who received the lazy post. :) > 3) Send offtopic posts in the plug-misc list. Basically anything > goes in this list but you still have to observe basic netiquette. > Respect for one another is a mandatory requirement. :) > 4) Send PLUG organization queries/postings in the plug-org posts. > Seminars, conferences, etc. are usually discussed here. Finalized > items are usually cross-posted to the newbie and main list but it is > plain courtesy to ask questions about those seminars here. > 5) Send all job postings on the linuxjobs mailing list. Job posters > might target a wider seasoned linux audience by posting in the > main/newbie list but you might also get on their bad side because they > did not subscribe to be headhunted. Those seeking linux-related > employment should also subscribe to the job mailing list. > > Basically that is it. I may have inserted some personal comments so > I need to put a disclaimer that the items above are the unwritten > rules of PLUG posting which have understood them. > > And before I forget, a good netiquette guide is also linked in > http://plug.linux.org.ph/lists.html . > > ciao! > -- > > "Programming, an artform that fights back" > > Anuerin G. Diaz > Registered Linux User #246176 > Friendly Linux Board @ http://mandrakeusers.org/index.php > -- > Philippine Linux Users' Group (PLUG) Mailing List > [EMAIL PROTECTED] (#PLUG @ irc.free.net.ph) > Official Website: http://plug.linux.org.ph > Searchable Archives: http://marc.free.net.ph > . > To leave, go to http://lists.q-linux.com/mailman/listinfo/plug > . > Are you a Linux newbie? To join the newbie list, go to > http://lists.q-linux.com/mailman/listinfo/ph-linux-newbie > -- Philippine Linux Users' Group (PLUG) Mailing List [EMAIL PROTECTED] (#PLUG @ irc.free.net.ph) Official Website: http://plug.linux.org.ph Searchable Archives: http://marc.free.net.ph . To leave, go to http://lists.q-linux.com/mailman/listinfo/plug . Are you a Linux newbie? To join the newbie list, go to http://lists.q-linux.com/mailman/listinfo/ph-linux-newbie
