Date: Tue, 25 Apr 1995 23:12:07 +1000 (EST) From: Gary Roberts <gary@wcs.uq.oz.au> To: jleppek@suw2k.ess.harris.com (James Leppek) Cc: hackers@FreeBSD.org Subject: Re: Gating hackers into the newsgroups Message-ID: <9504251312.AA17557@wcs.uq.edu.au> In-Reply-To: <9504251256.AA14103@borg.ess.harris.com> from "James Leppek" at Apr 25, 95 08:56:11 am
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James Leppek writes: > > So do we just remind helpees that when they feel _comfortable_ about it > > they will be followed up and asked to take on another new user? > > > > This is a great idea but you cannot force a feeling of obligation. > I assist many "newbies" in my area, but the experience that is > needed to go from newbie -> neophyte -> user -> sys-admin -> guru > is a long path. You do not want folks to be pushed into that > situation, it is bad for the newbie and for the poor neophyte or user. > > I guess I am saying this is a great idea but lets keep it strictly > voluntary, no strings attached. > > Oh and sign me up :-) Thanks Jim, consider yourself signed :->. Once we get everything organised, I'll be in touch with further details. Cheers, -- Gary Roberts (gary@wcs.uq.edu.au) (Ph +617 844 0400 Fax +617 844 0444) 4th Floor, South Bank House, 234 Grey St, South Bank QLD 4101 Australia.
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