Taming the mailing lists?

[Steve Berry]

> You have all been writing furiously:
>
> In my opinion the solution is very simple,
> first analyse the problem, I believe it is newbies in particular.
> They subscribe to mailing list and the first thing they do is post a
> whole lot of "How do I's"
> If the mailing list sent the newbie a welcome note that gave guidance to
> the newbie we would not have half this problem.
>
> I believe that if the welcome note included various short guides, like
> Netiquette and a guide to google and how to search the archives,
> A big bold "Have you tried the following before you post your question?"
>
> This is a simple thing and could be setup in an hour. And could minimise
> the amount of small stuff and already covered topics mailed to the list.
>
>
> This is my 2c


The truth in the matter is, it's a mailing list, it cannot be tamed, it
should not be tamed, and the only problem that is being experianced right
now is the lack of true issues to talk about.

That's the only reason why I replyed.

Steve Berry
linux runs on my other box.