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The forum FAQI was having a browse over the FAQ before, and I noticed one or two discrepancies. They're only minor, but I thought I'd point them out (hope you don't mind!). It justs makes for a more cohesive intro the forum, IMO.
The rules for gaining membership (ie special access) are stated twice, with a slight variance in the rules (one set requires a pic to be posted, the other does not). I think the section about 'English' and posting style has been put up twice. James...the nitpicker
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James, That's deliberate. When you do public speaking, you're told to give your audience your message three times. Same deal here. But thanx for your interest. As Phillip says, if it gets people looking at the FAQ, that's a good thing. g.
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Gary, thanks for your response. It's a fair point you raise - some things have to be drummed in I guess But the main purpose of my post was to highlight the presence of inconsistent information within the same document. One post requires new users seeking to become members to post at least one image for critique, and othe other does not. I definitely agree that there is a benefit (and one that I admittedly did not consider until your post) to providing the information twice, as a means of reaffirming and reiterating what has been said. Having said that, when message a says one thing, and message b is silent on the same topic, it (in my own opinion) isn't really that clear what is expected.
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Your point about inconsistency is a good one. Gary does bugger all anyway. Gives him something to do - FIX THE FAQ Peter
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That's certainly been my experience.
Rather than being inconsistent, perhaps one was more specific than the other? Thanx; I've amended one to more closely match the other. Please let me know if you think further adjustments are desired. g.
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Phillip, What I find curious is that, when something brand new pops up, it comes complete with a whole raft of FAQs, and their respective answers. Like, how, for a brand new product, does this happen? g.
Gary Stark Nikon, Canon, Bronica .... stuff The people who want English to be the official language of the United States are uncomfortable with their leaders being fluent in it - US Pres. Bartlet
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Thanks for your help Gary, and the kind way that you were able to provide it. Your comment about specificity is a good reminder that there is always more than one interpretation Edited - and thanks to the others too, I never thought a 3 letter acnonym would generate such discussion
Gary - I think you can put this in the same category as products that are advertised as "New and Improved". Huh??? Simon
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Simon, My favourite was the one I would see on stuff like packets of chips or pretzels in the USA. On (for example) the 150g bag you'd see splash that proclaimed "Larger Size (than 100g size)". Yeah, so ? g.
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