[mapguide-users] Posting Guidelines

[Martin Morrison]

I just want to say that I've been known to be wrong before...

Martin




Martin Morrison wrote:
> 
> Moderating messages would get old real quick...
> 
> I would be in favor of a better FAQ on the website and a link to it sent
> out monthly to it...  The best practices doc from Autodesk a year or so
> ago should also be updated with new tips and tricks (hint ADESK)
> 
> Martin
> 
> 
> 
> From: mapguide-users-bounces at lists.osgeo.org
> [mailto:mapguide-users-bounces at lists.osgeo.org] On Behalf Of Andy Morsell
> Sent: Thursday, June 18, 2009 1:38 PM
> To: 'MapGuide Users Mail List'
> Subject: RE: [mapguide-users] Posting Guidelines
> 
> Maybe we could have a wiki page with posting guidelines including links to
> places to research and suggested research techniques.  And, most
> importantly, have every message go through an administrator.  If the
> administrator feels the message meets the guidelines, then the message
> gets posted.  Otherwise, they get a rejection message pointing them to the
> posting guidelines.  I realize this ads significant overhead, but if we
> had several of us volunteering to do admin duties, it might be doable. 
> Any thoughts?
> 
> Andy Morsell, P.E.
> Spatial Integrators, Inc.
> 47° 46' N 116° 49' W
> www.SpatialGIS.com
> 
> From: mapguide-users-bounces at lists.osgeo.org
> [mailto:mapguide-users-bounces at lists.osgeo.org] On Behalf Of Dave Wilson
> Sent: Thursday, June 18, 2009 10:19 AM
> To: MapGuide Users Mail List
> Subject: [mapguide-users] Posting Guidelines
> 
> 
> Why have people just suddenly given up and begun posting: "Thing broken?
> Help".
> 
> 
> 
> I'm not directing this at anyone in particular... I'm just pointing out we
> probably need some posting guidelines here as this is getting a bit
> ridiculous.
> 
> 
> 
> 1) If you have a question, don't just ask - research it first on
> http://www.nabble.com search and include MapGuide. At least 40% of the
> questions asked here have been asked before.
> 
> 2) When you post a question about an error - always include the error!
> 
> 3) Include your OS, Web Server, which API you are using if applicable
> 
> 4) Be specific about the type of data involved and which provider you are
> using
> 
> 
> 
> I'm trying to keep this list short so that it's not hard work.
> 
> 
> 
> Anyone else have any suggestions or want to improve the points I suggested
> above?
> 
> 
> 
> I'm tempted to suggest modifying the signature response of these emails to
> include 1 or 2 more URL's to the main MapGuide info sites so that people
> know where to look for things.
> 
> 
> 
> Dave
> 
> 
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> Dave Wilson, AEC IM
> CRT QA Analyst
> Autodesk Canada, Inc.
> 21st Floor
> 645 7th Ave SW
> Calgary, AB T2P 4G8
> Direct      403-538-3069
> Fax          403-264-1442
> 
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