Posting Rules

[Theresa Hepburn]

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>     I'd argue against list rules that impose any obstacles for new users
>     to understand.  I'd hate for someone to add a discussion comment, only
>     to be publicly corrected for a failure to follow list formatting
>     conventions.
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> Why?  Then they would know, and not do it again.  Isn't that how life 
> works in pretty much any other area?
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Yes, and any other distribution of linux requires some understanding of 
command line interfaces and kernels. Ubuntu is a unique distribution 
intended to attract and be available to users who understand java only 
as coffee and think installing weather bug is the best idea since sliced 
bread. We are a unique community dedicated to attracting those with 
non-technical backgrounds and supporting them in the switch to open 
source software. It is difficult enough for the average Windows user to 
make the jump without additional hurdles; I would hate for someone to 
turn away because of a petty technicality.