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Re: About that FAQ ...
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lugnet.general
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Tue, 29 Dec 1998 06:56:07 GMT
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My 2 bits:
I like the idea of a new FAQ, with information that is relevant. It is obvious
that the current RTL FAQ is not a priority for Tom Pfeifer, for whatever reason,
and the rest of the community is suffering for it. He needs to realize that it
isn't personal attack or a negative reflection on him, he just doesn't have time
to do it justice and he needs to step aside and let someone else take the
reigns.
I say make your own version of the FAQ. Call it a Lugnet FAQ if you want. Host
it on the Lugnet server. Make it a group effort (I have some ideas), but let's
quit talking about it and get it done!
Too much caffeine...
Greg
Beaker wrote:
>
> Also sprach Nephilim:
> : I'd still love to donate my time to such a project, and I
> : see now that Jim is also interested. Perhaps collaboration
> : is in order? I'll cc this exchange to Tom and see if his
> : opinion on the matter has shifted in the intervening
> : months.
>
> I wouldn't mind a collaboration at all .... I haven't done anything
> beyond the initial planning/outlining stages, but I foresaw a faq that
> would use little if any of Tom's information anyway ... much of it is
> outdated and the rest subject to frequent change. Here were my ideas:
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> Strip out too-much-information sections like the price information for
> Legoland Windsor. Where possible replace this information with links to
> sites which will carry this information and keep it updated.
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> Add an extensive 'reference' link section, which would point users to
> various documentation sites, like the various Lugnet offerings, Lcad
> documentation, Technic piece databases, etc.
>
> In my judgement, trying to keep a comprehensive list of all the many
> fan sites is beyond the scope of a faq, and the ommissions would likely
> be greivous. I'd point users to LCSotW and leave it at that.
>
> Finally, I'd restructure the document to try to conform to a true Q&A
> format, attempting to address some of the more annoying issues that come
> up often from new users.
>
> In no particular order, here are some of the things I think a FAQ should
> cover. Keep in mind that this is a very rough sketch based on a direct
> cut-n-paste of my design notes.
>
> Introduction - What is rec.toys.lego?
> Am I too old for this group?
> How can I introduce myself?
> Are there any rules I should know about?
> How can I get old Lego sets?
> Why does everyone use auctions?
> What are the rules for auctions?
> What about straight sales?
> Is there a price guide for used Lego sets?
> I just need a specific piece or two. What can I do?
> How can I get current Lego sets?
> Are there mail-order outlets for Lego products?
> Help! Mail-order isn't good enough!
> What is LUGNET?
> What are all these acronyms? RTL? BSB? BURP?!?!
> What is 'Town Jr'?
> Do the set numbers mean anything?
> What are themes and sub-themes?
> Where can I find information about a certain theme?
> Where can I find information about a specific set?
> Can I get instructions to a specific set?
> What are LDRAW, BLOCKCAD, LEDIT?
> What is Mindstorms?
> Are there any other programming interfaces for Mindstorms?
> Are there any robotics sites for Mindstorms?
> Where can I get information about specific pieces?
> Does Lego have any retail outlets or attractions?
> Where can I find information about the Lego company?
> What are the rules for personal websites? (insert fair play notice here)
> Is Lego really going to make Star Wars sets?
> Are there sites where users have posted creations?
>
> / _ _ / _ _ Work is for people who don't know how to code.
> ()(-(//((-/
> ============= Jim Baker -- Weather Weasel Extraordinaire ==============
--
G. Crisp - gcrisp@mindspring.com
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