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IMHO it would be the same as an EULA. Do most people fully read it before selecting accept? Something like distribution is a concrete item. However, lots of people will think their thread is clearly stated when in reality the readers would do not have a clue to what the OP really stated. Communication is not as easy as one thinks especially in dealing with people from around the world where english is not their native language.
IMHO it would be the same as an EULA. Do most people fully read it before selecting accept? Something like distribution is a concrete item. However, lots of people will think their thread is clearly stated when in reality the readers would do not have a clue to what the OP really stated. Communication is not as easy as one thinks especially in dealing with people from around the world where english is not their native language.
I agree--however EULAs are longggggg. I would visualize something very concise.
Another **possible** benefit: The right wording MIGHT discourage some of the looky-loos, lazy students, and spammers.
You are right that we cannot teach communication skills. One trick that IS effective is the form you often see--in which there is a box to enter a summary of the issue, question, etc. and then another box for details. I see this mostly with help desks.
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It would be annoying as hell, but the you could throw up a "STOP! have you..." message that they have to ok through to post, including the stuff mentioned above (which are pretty good, IMHO.) Like I said, it's really annoying, perhaps we could only torment the newbies? (just kidding. I like newbies. They taste good with tomato sauce ) Meh. it's what the history department makes you do when you submit an essay- must sign the coversheet with boxes ticked... grrr.
There's some serious stuff mentioned here, but most of it is humour. Feel free to ignore.
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