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Posted by alexandra_k on January 4, 2005, at 2:09:53
Sometimes newbie posts ask very specific questions regarding medication. I think they would receive more responses on the babble board. I think it would be nice to have a duplicate of such posts on the babble board, or maybe even to move them to the babble board.
Unless more people want to sign up as greeters then how about giving a greeter the option of doing this?
Posted by Dr. Bob on January 4, 2005, at 2:59:49
In reply to newbies posts, posted by alexandra_k on January 4, 2005, at 2:09:53
> Sometimes newbie posts ask very specific questions regarding medication. I think they would receive more responses on the babble board. I think it would be nice to have a duplicate of such posts on the babble board, or maybe even to move them to the babble board.
That's an interesting idea...
1. Anyone can cut and paste from one board to another. I think I posted how I used to do this myself once, but can't seem to find it now...
2. I use a semi-automated way to repost now, I guess making that available would be another option...
3. But what about just explaining to them how to get to the main board themselves? Give a newbie a fish, and you feed him for a day...
Bob
Posted by alexandra_k on January 4, 2005, at 3:15:31
In reply to Re: newbies posts, posted by Dr. Bob on January 4, 2005, at 2:59:49
>Anyone can cut and paste from one board to another. I think I posted how I used to do this myself once, but can't seem to find it now...
Yes but then doesn't my posting name come up as the poster? That happened to me once before and all the replies were directed to me like it was my post. I did say that I was trying to redirect a newbie post - but people didn't seem to get that.
>But what about just explaining to them how to get to the main board themselves? Give a newbie a fish, and you feed him for a day...
Sure, thats what I have been doing. I think it is a bit tricky sounding and offputting. But then I suppose it is up to them how important their question is. Depends on how accessible you want this to be I suppose.
PS I don't really care too much. Just a thought..
Posted by Dr. Bob on January 4, 2005, at 19:59:11
In reply to Re: newbies posts » Dr. Bob, posted by alexandra_k on January 4, 2005, at 3:15:31
> > Anyone can cut and paste from one board to another. I think I posted how I used to do this myself once, but can't seem to find it now...
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> Yes but then doesn't my posting name come up as the poster?That's an issue, yes -- and an advantage of the semi-automated system. But you could try to clear, including in the subject, that it's a repost...
Bob
Posted by alexandra_k on January 5, 2005, at 3:29:23
In reply to Re: newbies posts, posted by Dr. Bob on January 4, 2005, at 19:59:11
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