Updating (quite) outdated FAQ

[Apheraz Lucent]

This is one of the Hive's most problematic flaws that is just not drawing too much attention. The first place where to look for something confusing on the Hive will usually be the FAQ. And it's quite outdated.

I am willing to start an overhaul of the FAQ, filling in the missing and new features, removing the old ones and making it more productive and effective overall.

But I need the permission. Since this is the Site Discussion thread, I would also like to hear your opinions on the FAQ, and what can be done to make it shiny and helpful once again.

 

[fladdermasken]

Step up and give us your take.

Kind of jaded to respond to a thread that doesn't make the distinction between "things could be better", and "what exactly needs to be rectified and how". I'm going to be bold and say that everything as it stands can be better than it already is.

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and what can be done to make it shiny and helpful again.

I know you used that as a metaphor just then, but I'm going to make it a segue to a point I was going to raise at some point.

One of the things I like about the FAQ is just that. It's not shiny. Given today's standards I'm sure it's running on fumes, and probably an engine made from spare parts patched together by duct tape. But it's really easy to take in, and really simple to make your way through. If you want people to read it, don't make it more difficult than it has to be.

 

[Magtheridon96]

What needs updating is the Site Rules.
There's not a single mention of trolling in there.

 

[Rui]

I've been trying to find the courage to do this and I meant to start a pastebin or something with the stuff that needs changing, but I haven't started it yet.
You're free to give suggestions. Let me know them.

 

[Joe-black-5]

Make a new rules list if you want but leave the final version of those rules to Hakeem D:

 

[fladdermasken]

There's not a single mention of trolling in there.

There shouldn't be.
There should always be leeway or room to wiggle.


Look at it this way: If the rules address all offensive acts and misconducts it shouldn't be of any weight whether or not it's carried out sincerely or ironically. If you can trace it back to any felony you can hold the offender liable. If you can't, well it probably wasn't worth enforcing in the first place.

It's like punishing someone for having ulterior motives.