> > It would be even better if it
> > were easy to require that the subscriber afirm that the FAQ had been
> > read in return mail before the subscription actually started.
>
> It helps that there is a bit at the bottom of the welcome message
> pointing out that anyone who does not prove that they have read that
far
and reply will
not have their subscription completed. (If this is
actually enforced)
Hmmm. Perhaps there should be a quiz during the subscription process
whereby you are asked 10 questions that you will only know the answer to
if you've read the FAQ.
It seems to me that I'd rather put up with a few "dumb" questions --
something I get all the time, in my computer business) than alienate, or
scare away new users by quizzing on the FAQ.
People were patient and gentle with me when I was starting out, and freely
shared their knowledge with me without censure. Let's give the new people a
break -- encourage the reading of the FAQ, certainly, but be patient with
silly mistakes.