Hi all, This has been an interesting thread to read this morning.
I think we are clouding a few issues here, so if I may, I'd like to do a bit of a summary. Whilst I think that a general, searchable, web based FAQ (list of frequently asked questions, with code snippet answers) contributed to by the whole group is a great idea, and COULD be a great resource, it's missing the point of my original post. When new users join this list, it might be very helpfull if upon subscription, the acknowledge a small, focused LIST FAQ document before being allowed to post. It will get new users in the right frame of mind to get the most out of this community. Monthly or weekly re-posting of this LIST FAQ will remind us all. Half the problem with general FAQ's is that people do not read them, and do not search them. Sometimes it's because people don't know what to search for, sometimes it's because they don't even know FAQ exists, or where it can be found. They are often too big and overwhelming to be given consideration. My original aim was for a LIST FAQ which welcomes users to the group, and answers a small refined set of issues, based on what we see in this group. It may not be an answer-all, but it may point people in the right direction before they flood the list. By no means am I saying that a web based general FAQ is not a good idea, because it can become a resource that we can point people to over and over for repetitive issues, as we do with the manual. At some stage, we will need to hear from some people at php.net, to know if the list server can be modified to incorporate a welcome/acknowledge email FAQ before they can post, and if a weekly reminder FAQ can be sent to the list via automation. I believe this should not be a huge issue though. Quite a few people have put up their hands to help out, and I think that's great. But we need to separate the FAQ from the LIST FAQ. I'm going to attempt to start structuring this LIST FAQ in the form of an email, and would love input from anyone who has an issue they'd like included... by no means at all do I think I'm any sort of authority figure on PHP, nor do I believe I have all the answers. Instead, I'll just take the lead on getting it started, and welcome any input. My aim will be at the most, a "top-ten" FAQ, plus an introduction to the list. Any more than this, it will become a chore to read, and lose it's effectiveness. If people have recommendations for this LIST FAQ, and are happy for me to act as some sort of "hub", please email me your suggestions to [EMAIL PROTECTED], rather than to this list. If we can also form a small group to work on a web based, searchable FAQ, like the ones already mentioned in this thread, that would be great as well. Thanks for listening. I welcome all feedback/discussion. Justin French -------------------- Creative Director http://Indent.com.au -------------------- -- PHP General Mailing List (http://www.php.net/) To unsubscribe, visit: http://www.php.net/unsub.php
