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Originally Posted by youngstorm
I feel stupid for asking but, why in the last line of this guide, does it say " And don't forget, 3 very invaluable resources are" and then, lists only 2, google and LQ Wiki?
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LQ is an english only forum. Although we have many members for whom english is not their first language, having questions and answers posted in many languages would be more confusing and make some information inaccessible to a greater number of users.
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Somehow I found it a very difficult experience - When I clicked on New thread in the LO member forum, it kept taking me back to the Notice that said I need to post on the LO member forum. Couldnt get out of the loop. Tried reading up FAQ and tutorial, still no luck. hope this gets published atleast.
My name is Adams Kpewa, another newbie to Linux world. scant experience but blessed to have learn about this forum and the good reviews. I'm humble to be a part of this forum and I must tell you I need a lot of help. So please expect so many questions from me and I will hope that some good Samaritan as you all are will give me more answers than I expect. I have a great job and I really want to be with them but I have to be productive.
This will make you laugh but believe me if I know your homes I will stop by and wash your clothes as long as you can help me become good with Linux.
So again I want to thank you all for the initiative to have this forum.
RE: How many read the Rules before clicking "I agree"?
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Originally Posted by XavierP
It's a good idea, but..... When you go to create a thread, there is a link to "Has this been asked before?". The idea is that you can see if the answer is already out there. How many click it? How many read the Rules before clicking "I agree"?
Basically, we can put all the info in front of people and they will still ignore it.
But thanks for the review
I did...and am reading the thread "how to ask a question" I am new and am learning bit by bit as there is so much information to be found. I admit i don't always read everything before clicking but i did read the rules and am replying now, not to be a jerk but to make my first post (this counts right?) and to let everyone know that i appreciate being able to find answers on my own. reading questions already asked is a great way to learn before hand and avoid common issues.thanks to all that spend so much time just to help other people the rules here are not only reasonable but should be expected without having to be posted.
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