Well, not having seen your name on here (under *this* alias) before, I can only assume you're expecting a negative response.
All I'm going to say is: 1. Yeah, I agree about the lists. I also agree about checking the FAQ, though if you just see the list, join, and ask a question, you may not know about it. So, instead of *just* saying "Read the FAQ" (I'll bet there are still a good number of people who join that not only don't know about the FAQ, but couldn't tell you what a FAQ was) how about modifying the reply: "That's actually in the FAQ, which is at http://macfaq.org. Go to the xxxx section, there are some links / info / pictures / free toasters with signup. If you need help with some of what it says, feel free to ask." As far as the TILs, it depends who has what links - some still point to the old location, some to the new, some who knows where. 2. Pickle and nannies. Sorry, but he *has* (and others have) been reined in on occasion - and it's been mentioned on the lists or email. So if Pickle - or anyone else, for that matter - is getting abusive, *EMAIL THE NANNY* and quote where / when / why. It's one thing to say "Pickle's being mean!" and another entirely to say "Would you do something here, this guy asked what the "0/1 button" on the back did and so and so replied like this (copy flame.)" Having worked in support and being told *flat out* by someone asking the *same* question I'd answered fifty times that week "I don't need to look at the manual / help files, I have you!" there are times I can definately understand Pickle or anyone else getting "sour." Of course, those are also the times I took a break, took a vacation, or went to a different newsgroup (these days, at least. No money in it.) It's also a matter of perception. Just saying "You didn't read the FAQ, did you - look there" might seem bland to one person, but insulting or condescending to another (as opposed to "It's in the FAQ, you *#$&*(#!!!" which would definatley be a flame... without the symbols.) Just my... eh, looks like more than two cents. Now, can we get back to Quadras? -- Quadlist is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Enter To Win A | -- Canon PowerShot Digital Cameras start at $299 | Free iBook! | Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> Quadlist info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/quadlist.shtml> The FAQ: <http://macfaq.org/> --> AOL users, remove "mailto:"; Send list messages to: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To unsubscribe, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> For digest mode, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subscription questions: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Archive: <http://www.mail-archive.com/quadlist%40mail.maclaunch.com/> Using a Mac? Free email & more at Applelinks! http://www.applelinks.com
