After more suggestions from members, here is a second attempt at posting
guidelines. The subject reads: RFC, that means "Request for Comment", so
please feel free to comment.
When posting a new message, ensure that:
1. You have attempted to resolve the problem yourself.
2. You have searched the message archive for a similar problem.
3. You have searched the web for a similar problem.
4. Your post has a relevant, meaningful Subject.
5. It is good practice to include System Information where relevant.
6. It is good practice to show unsuccessful attempts at resolution.
7. It is good practice to include relevant URLs.
8. You spell checked your message.
When responding to a message, ensure that:
1. You only respond to the list - unless specifically asked otherwise.
2. You quote appropriate parts of the message.
3. You attribute the quotes correctly.
4. You put your response *below* the quoted part.
5. Your response will be helpful to a future user who searches the archive.
6. It is good practice to include relevant URLs.
7. If you don't *know*, then say that you're guessing.
8. If you're not sure, then say that you think so.
9. If your response is really a new post, adjust the Subject accordingly.
Things to assist you:
Relevant System Information includes:
- OS (6, 7, 8, 9, X or Classic)
- Machine and Model (ie PowerBook 5300, iMac Flat Screen, etc.)
- Any peripherals involved (SCSI, FireWire, USB, Serial or ADB)
- Disk space / RAM / Extensions / Version numbers as related
Mailing List Archive
<http://groups.yahoo.com/group/wamug/messages/>
Web search engine
<http://www.google.com/>
Apple Info Library
<http://kbase.info.apple.com/>
Apple Info Archive
<http://karchive.info.apple.com/>
Version Tracker
<http://www.versiontracker.com/macos/>
RFC 1855, Netiquette Guidelines
<http://rfc.net/rfc1855.html>
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