Re: (ANNOUNCE) New PHP mailing list *searchable* archives
| From: | Chris Shiflett | Date: | Tue, 21 Oct 2003 16:19:29 +0000 |
| Subject: | Re: (ANNOUNCE) New PHP mailing list *searchable* archives | ||
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--- bigdog@venticon.com wrote:
> However, the only issue with that is that many users do not search the
> archives, faqs, or internet for the answers before posting to the list.
> This always seems the case. Many users are unaware of the ethics around
> mailing lists.
I think many users are also unaware of the archives. A lot of people who ask
questions on this list don't follow it for several days before doing so. They
have a problem, go to http://www.php.net/ hoping to find an
answer, and stumble
across this list.
I'm not sure what the welcome message says, but that would be the place for a
newbie guide. This is the only way to be sure that users have at least had this
in front of their eyes at one point, even if they still choose to ignore it.
Chris
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