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''''''Under Construction. Feel free to add any guidelines that are not present.'''''' | ''''''Under Construction. Feel free to add any guidelines that are not present.'''''' | ||
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+ | = Maemo Talk Do's and Don'ts = | ||
There are various guidelines (suggestions, not rules) of conduct on [http://talk.maemo.org talk.maemo.org] | There are various guidelines (suggestions, not rules) of conduct on [http://talk.maemo.org talk.maemo.org] | ||
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- | t.m.o uses English (usually British/International English) as | + | === Do use proper grammar and spelling === |
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+ | t.m.o uses English (usually British/International English) as it's main language. Using proper grammar and spelling when possible makes your post easier to read, especially when you (the poster) are asking for help. | ||
Also, using proper spelling eases the use of the "Search" function on the forums for others. For example, searching "Maemo" will often not yield results with "Meamo". | Also, using proper spelling eases the use of the "Search" function on the forums for others. For example, searching "Maemo" will often not yield results with "Meamo". | ||
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- | == Do Search before asking a question or posting an idea == | + | |
Many times a simple search can save you hours (if no one is actively prowling the forums) of waiting for a reply to your question. | Many times a simple search can save you hours (if no one is actively prowling the forums) of waiting for a reply to your question. | ||
- | A common example of repetitive threads is the on-going "debate" of | + | A common example of repetitive threads is the on-going "debate" of Harmattan on the N900. |
Some searches will give results (if the application is a long-standing Maemo port, for example) dating years back. Although "gravedigging" (posting on threads that have not seen activity for a couple months) is not particularly frowned upon, old threads can sometimes have irrelevant or outdated information. | Some searches will give results (if the application is a long-standing Maemo port, for example) dating years back. Although "gravedigging" (posting on threads that have not seen activity for a couple months) is not particularly frowned upon, old threads can sometimes have irrelevant or outdated information. | ||
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In such cases, or if the search yields nothing useful at all, then you would create a new thread, under the appropriate sub-forum. | In such cases, or if the search yields nothing useful at all, then you would create a new thread, under the appropriate sub-forum. | ||
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