> > In the interests of trying to increase the level of > discussion on this > > list, I would like to minimize these posts. I thought that a weekly > > "Incidents-Basics FAQ" might be useful. > > This is a GREAT idea... yes, it truly is. > I'm not sure that 'weekly' is appropriate yes, way to often. > I think that posting the FAQ once in a while, not for > *information* but > for _discussion_, would make sense: we could bat around things that > appear to be omitted, things that need extra explanation, etc. absolutely. > As for "information", probably just returning the FAQ, rather > than the > pointers, etc, you currently do for rejects, will get the > information to > the people who most need it in the most effective way without > it being a > repeitive bother for the list-as-a-whole. it should also go out to all new subscribers. not as a link, but the whole thing in a seperate email. newbies are often looking for instant info to solve a problem, so receiving the FAQ when they sign up for the list before they get a chance to post anything, may save some time/bandwidth/frustration/etc. it should also go out each time there is a new revision/point release. not just for proofreading, but to keep everyone up to date. -d ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Attend the Black Hat Briefings & Training, July 28 - 31 in Las Vegas, the world's premier technical IT security event! 10 tracks, 15 training sessions, 1,800 delegates from 30 nations including all of the top experts, from CSO's to "underground" security specialists. See for yourself what the buzz is about! Early-bird registration ends July 3. This event will sell out. www.blackhat.com ----------------------------------------------------------------------------
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