Date: Tue, 25 Apr 95 08:56:11 EDT From: jleppek@suw2k.ess.harris.com (James Leppek) To: gary@wcs.uq.oz.au Cc: hackers@FreeBSD.org Subject: Re: Gating hackers into the newsgroups Message-ID: <9504251256.AA14103@borg.ess.harris.com>
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Gary, > > I think this should only happen once a newbie has truly _in their own mind_ > > made the transition to `helper' status and actually really wants to help. > > Most folks will find the pay-back nature of the arrangement only natural > > and fair, but those that don't shouldn't be forced into it - they'll only > > provide bad support for some other poor new newbie! > > OK, I hear what you are saying and I do agree. I'm a strong believer in > the principle that `assisting others is the best way to learn something > yourself'. I want the `helpees' to really feel an obligation to > contribute and when they do they'll derive additional benefit for > themselves anyway. There is always going to be a shortage of helpers > and I do want to capitalise on that `good feeling' that should result > from being given `personalised' help. If you think about it, it's just > like a chain letter and we don't want breaks in the chain :->. > > 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 :-) Jim > -- > 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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