<quote name="Scott K" date="Sun, 8 Jun 2008 at 01:44 -0600"> > On Sat, Jun 7, 2008 at 10:53 AM, David Darrough <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > wrote: > > > I have never seen anyone mock or make fun of a simpler question on the > > main list and the benefits for newbies of reading the discussions about > > higher level topics helps me to > > become more of an oldbie. I figure, if we just treat the newbies nice, > > having a second list is > > redundant. > > > > I've occasionally seen a condescending "Google it" answer for noob > questions. One thing that still gets me as a long term user is lack of > knowledge of what to look for/how to frame the question. Frequently it's > hard to find the best tool for a job. Using the command line requires > knowledge of hundreds of commands and special file locations that vary from > shell to shell and distro to distro. Even when Google has an answer, > sometimes the collective knowledge of the group has a more elegant or up to > date solution. > > Mostly it comes down to holding your tongue if you don't have anything nice > to say. > > Scott K.
When I first joined the plug (and the uug at the same time) there was an excellent document on how to ask questions and not get flamed. I can't remember if it was something specific to plug or if it was something my brother pointed me to. A well placed link on the web page could go a long way. Von Fugal
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