Re: [MinGW-dvlpr] (Fwd) Re: "How to Ask Questions The Smart Way"

[Paul G. <pga...@qw...>]

Hi folks,

On 12 Sep 2001 at 15:27, the Illustrious Earnie Boyd wrote:

> "Steve D. Perkins" wrote:
> > 
> > > Just saw this come through Cygwin list.
> > >
> > > What does everyone think?
> > >
> > > Add link to website?
> > ...
> > > > http://www.tuxedo.org/~esr/faqs/smart-questions.html
> > 
> >     A slight logic hole... if one is not already practicing most of
> >     the
> > behaviors advocated in this essay (reading the documentation, taking
> > the time to research the web, etc), what are the odds that they will
> > stop and read a 4,300-word manifesto before posting their question to
> > the list?  I don't really have a strong opinion, but I would lean
> > against adding much (if any) "editorial" content to the MinGW website.
> > 
> 
> 
> I agree.  So just put it in your bag of URL's to point people to when
> you respond.

	Ok.  Works for me.

	Peace,

		Paul G.
> 
> Earnie.
> 
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