Site FAQ: Questions

godix · Post by **godix** » Fri Apr 25, 2008 1:07 pm

Question: Hey, someone just insulted me!
Answer: Welcome to the org.

Garridy · Post by **Garridy** » Fri Apr 25, 2008 1:20 pm

meleechampion wrote:Pssh, faq? Who reads those? Unless you're stuck in a game or something...

First time login page should read "Lurk Moar." and link to the forums.

I think this is the age old problem, the people who would benefit the most from reading a faq aren't going to read them by nature.

It is better to have a nice, complete FAQ available for all to read then to neglect it because some people may not use it.

Savia · Post by **Savia** » Fri Apr 25, 2008 4:39 pm

meleechampion wrote:I think this is the age old problem, the people who would benefit the most from reading a faq aren't going to read them by nature.

Actually, this is largely due to reporting error. Those people that do really need the FAQs and do use them, you never hear from because they've sorted their problem already.

Some good suggestions so far, keep 'em coming.

Willen · Post by **Willen** » Sat Apr 26, 2008 5:08 am

godix wrote:Question: Hey, godix just insulted me!
Answer: Welcome to the org.

fixed?

p.s. I second the organizing.

Prodigi · Post by **Prodigi** » Sat Apr 26, 2008 5:20 am

Willen wrote:
godix wrote:Question: Hey, godix just insulted me!
Answer: Mind the Inner Circle.
fixed?

p.s. I second the organizing.

JaddziaDax · Post by **JaddziaDax** » Sat Apr 26, 2008 10:53 am

Inner circle = FAIL!

>.>

The Origonal Head Hunter · Post by **The Origonal Head Hunter** » Sat Apr 26, 2008 11:10 am

Q: How do I delete my account?

A: You can't, just use self-control and stop posting.

hasteroth · Post by **hasteroth** » Sat Apr 26, 2008 11:56 am

Makes sense

Shui · Post by **Shui** » Sat Apr 26, 2008 1:12 pm

How about we just extend a little script wich automatically greets new members with this pic :

We lay a link over the picture wich leads directly to the FAQ. What do you think ?

DriftRoot · Post by **DriftRoot** » Sat Apr 26, 2008 5:45 pm

meleechampion wrote:On the other hand, if you were to go about a much needed revision, a "why can't I... utube... " section would be helpful for those in dire need. I nominate Driftroot.

Don't do that. The only thing I have against UToobers is that half of them don't listen when I ask them politely to remove my videos from their channels. Or rather, they listen and then give me the proverbial PFFT. Beyond that, it's just people being people I don't like and UToobers don't have the corner on that market.

As far as who the heck reads FAQs - part of the usefulness of a FAQ is being able to point people who DON'T read them in the right direction without much hassle.

A "How to Use a-m-v.org" approach might be a good way to start evaluating how the existing FAQ could be organized into specific sections, which of those sections need fleshing out and what sections need to be added. *shrug* Or maybe not, I'm sure the admins have their own ideas and will know best what will or will not work.