Steve Sheriff wrote:
On Sat, 01 Apr 2000, you wrote:
Hi Phillipp et al,
On Sat, 1 Apr 2000, Philipp Thomas wrote:
The users of the German suse-linux have created an etiquette which is posted once a month on the list. You can have a look at a slightly outdated translated version at
Personally I see no reason to have rules on this list. We are doing fine without them. I know that Germans in general love the rule book. Heck, the stamp club I belong to has it in the rule book that we all will say "du" to each other.
Please let's leave the list as it is. Anyone who wishes to can join the German rule book if they so wish. Here in Spain, we do not have the discipline of Northern Europe. We just like to talk. *Please* do not inflict rules upon us. It is a relief to newcomers to find a list like this. Just try a previously posted question to most other lists to find yourself the idiot of the list in no uncertain terms. As a newcomer six months ago I could have got nowhere near where I am today without the freedom to talk to this list. We are trying to encourage newcomers I hope. Please let them have the same opportunity to post as I had.
I think there's some confusion here between rules and etiquette. It would be a good idea that when someone subscribes to the list, they get a message describing recommended practices -- but I don't think we should enforce them. An example of a recommended practice: use descriptive subject lines, not titles such as ``Plea for help''. Such practices benefit everyone on the list. Paul Abrahams -- To unsubscribe send e-mail to suse-linux-e-unsubscribe@suse.com For additional commands send e-mail to suse-linux-e-help@suse.com Also check the FAQ at http://www.suse.com/Support/Doku/FAQ/