Posted by Dr. Bob on September 4, 2005, at 15:41:02
In reply to Re: buddy system » Dr. Bob, posted by ClearSkies on September 3, 2005, at 10:42:27
> I think just asking for help should be enough. I wouldn't think we'd need anything as formal as a list of volunteers to match up - people naturally seem to group together on the various boards.
Well, I don't know, newbies might feel too intimidated to ask?
> But making it clear that it's OK to ask for a post be previewed by someone else for civility would be a right neighbourly thing to do. So if we can put something in the FAQ
OK, that makes sense. I've added a sentence now, thanks for the idea.
> and maybe at the top of the Newbie board?
> BTW I have noticed that many new posters bypass the Newbie board entirely and post on the main Babble board, so maybe a mention there, too if it's not too much trouble??Rather than mention it those places, too, maybe I'll add something to my usual PBC message? Since people might be more likely to be paying attention then. :-)
Bob
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