On 12/02/13 00:43, Ian Wells wrote:
>> From: Terry Fage
>>
>> If most were like me, the Forums were always the first stop.
> 


Completely agree


> Would the forum be to place HelpWanted adds, or additionally to volunteer
> help? Could be both I guess.
> I expect that this would mainly be for non-coding tasks.
> 
> If there is a specific easy-bugfix then a mail to devinfo is probably also a
> good idea as that hits the right audience.
> 
> I would support an additional forum. As an alternative post HelpWanted to
> 'General Discussion'
> 

Think sometimes you need to hit people between the eyes. I know some
things may seem obvious to us, but not everyone is the same. We assume
too much :-)

I think a 'Help Wanted' or 'How you can Help' forum is a good idea.
'General Discussion' is a bit vague and doesn't really hit the right
spot - some of the posts in there should be moved as well they are
technical and should be in one of the SME 8 forums.

Michel is correct in his post - wording is everything, so the poets and
word-smiths out there can figure what is best ;-)

I don't know who the forum moderators are - does anyone have a list and
would it be worth updating ?? I know I changed my sig so if I replied it
would be seen.

My current sig :

...
Bugs are easier than you think :
http://wiki.contribs.org/Bugzilla_Help

If you love SME and don't want to lose it, join in
http://forums.contribs.org/index.php/topic,49510.0.html


Anyone who posts there should have something similar to wave the flag -
every little helps.

I know Mary does a lot in the forums and I have asked her to contact me
but not heard from her. Is she a moderator ???

Essentially we need to appeal to our users in every way, shape and form
that we can.

B. Rgds
John
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