Re: RFD: Periodic FAQ & Charter post

Pete Finnigan wrote:
>
> Hi Hans,
>
> I did read it to the end!, i just wanted to say thanks to you quickly
> for putting this together and that it is a very good idea.

Appreciate the comment and complement.

Didn't mean to direct the snipe at you. Just concerned that complements were coming in but no comments.

>
> What about Jonathan's already irregular post on slightly similar lines
> for the FAQ? - Also I see that Mark has volunteered already to post the
> emails, thanks Mark.
>
> My view is that the content should be as short as possible, we don't
> know who will take the time to read it..:-(, the shorter it is i suppose
> the bigger chance there is someone would read it, or is that wishful
> reasoning. Whether even after they have read it they will take note of
> it is another thing..:-), but it is worth doing.
>

Agreed. The previous discussions mumbled someting around 15 lines.

I LIKE Mark's idea of summary followed by details (parallel thread).

> maintenance of the content should be by consensus - if not all of the
> group then at least an elected few - it doesn't need to be the person
> who will post it?
>

Maintenance is in at least 2 parts: deciding what should be changed, and implementing the change.

I agree you your comment that the decision should be done by concensus. Committee? Ultimately fewer changes - no committee ever gets things done <g>.

I suggest that at least 2 people coordinate as volunteers for the distribution. Sadly, we have the bus syndrome, as well as vacations. I like Jonathan's periodic FAQ, but (IMO) for our purposes we need something guaranteed regular!

If that is the will of the group, I formally step forward as willing to coordinate this with Mark. Received on Fri Nov 28 2003 - 12:46:44 CST