Re: Belize [Re: [CH] Habanero Pronunciation]

AndyB (quark@erols.com)
Mon, 13 Jan 2003 14:27:05 -0500 

Jeff,

I completely support your opinion on having a CH List FAQ.

I take minor exception to your implying use of "dumbass" with respect to a nubie question. I would never disparage a nubie for asking an honest question.  Yes, I completely agree that a FAQ would be useful and efficient for such questions.

<rant on>
In the years that I've been a list member, I have seldom used a term such as "dumbass". Recently, I found it necessary to respond to a spammer that was spreading misinformation. (This type of actions really irks me.)  I gently responded that the spelling of habanero was settled by the list in the Fall of '98, and also provided on authoritative source, as there is no CH FAQ.  In response, he continued to promulgate his misinformation.  So, in hope of terminating the discourse as quickly as possible, I brusquely replied with the result of a fairly thorough study.
<rant off>

A good, list-sponsored FAQ would also help to curtail repeat of debates as above.

Sincerely,
AndyB


Jeff Thompson wrote:
> 
> I'll second that! I think that would also help newbies on the list as well. Nothing against the list participants, but when a newbie posts a message and, out of ignorance, asks a question to which the answer is widely known, there are a lot of "hey dumbass" type responses, which might be avoided if a FAQ were available. Then again they might just get a bunch of "Read the FAQ Dumbass" responses, but that's better that 100+ emails on the proper Pronunciation of Habanero.
> 
> I also think the FAQ should contain a section on "sensitive subject best avoided by the newbie" (e.g. trading/selling Red Savina seeds, heatless Jalapeños, and the recreational usages of salsa).
> 
> Isn’t it the point of this list server is to allow those interested in peppers to share their experiences? Not to flame those less knowledgeable than ourselves and exclude them from our little clique.
> 
> If the list moderator so wishes, I will offer to ASSIST in the authoring / editing of said FAQ (as long as those in the group who are more experienced than me are willing to contribute the content / knowledge to do so).
> 
> On Monday, January 13, 2003, at 11:11AM, Alex Silbajoris <asilbajo@hotmail.com> wrote:
> 
> >This kind of recurring topic makes me think we need a group FAQ that we can
> >point people to when they ask questions that are new to them but old to the
> >group.