No, I was suggesting that each of those "posts" could be written (well or poorly), and then discussed by the members.
Once each of the seven (?) was rewritten, reformatted, and everybody was happy with it, then it could be moved to the FAQ area as part of the eventual document.
That's pretty much how the Switches Simplified FAQ was done.
Well actually, once the thread had matured, then Iceberg took the main posts and moved them.
He left behind the question, discussion, and argument posts.
In other words he acted as a book or magazine editor would... and did a great job. :up
The first post could maybe list all the possible LNB types, and be an index to which post the reader should visit to get his answers?
Yea, I like that. Good idea!
You are right that it is terribly hard for a newbie to know what to search for.
But as with the Switch FAQ, those familiar with the document can point a newbie to the one page (post) he needs.
All he has to do is ask.
. . . hrmmmm.... should signal level, Quality, and skew be part of this?
With seven main sections, it was getting pretty large already, so my knee-jerk is to say no.
But your are right: that's important stuff to cover, so maybe another short FAQ?
Or if we already have one, then we should all know about it and refer newbies to it.
Well, I know Iceberg likes to make the forum very friendly.
Everyone gets personal hand-holding when they come here.
Referring them to a FAQ and telling them to RTFM is less friendly.
That's why breaking it into small bite-sized pieces, which cover just what the newbie needs to know, is useful.
He can read it quickly and easily, and is still welcome to ask questions.
Expecting anyone to read a seven-post FAQ to get an answer is not friendly.
There are all sorts of long documents on motor install and alignment, and I think a lot just do not read 'em!
When I refer someone to the Switch FAQ, it's always to ONE POST!
The one that deals with what they asked.
And most of those pages have a picture at the bottom.
Not sure we need pix here, but they'd help, we can talk about what would be best! -
I am not especially anxious to write this FAQ, but thought I'd present an outline.
It got kinda large as I was typing. Maybe too large and comprehensive.
Maybe someone who's interested would prefer a whole different outline.
That's what discussion is good for... bringing out all sorts of ideas.
