[ruby-talk:10411] The Ruby Way (to post replies)

As a member of the "Big 8" newsgroups, "The Ruby Way" (of posting) is to
follow USENET Netiquette when posting to comp.lang.ruby or to the ruby-talk
mail list (which is mirrored to comp.lang.ruby).

The following reminder is taken from the comp.lang.ruby Newsgroup FAQ. And
please note the paragraph that starts "PLEASE NOTE!".

2.2 Tell me the posting guidelines for comp.lang.ruby.

    (You should also follow these guidelines for the ruby-list mail
    list, since it is mirrored to comp.lang.ruby.)

    (1) Keep your content relevant and easy to follow. Try to keep
        your content brief and to the point, but also try to include
        all relevant information.

        (a) The general format guidelines (aka USENET Netiquette) are
            matters of common sense and common courtesy that make life
            easier for 3rd parties to follow along (in real time or
            when perusing archives):

            - PLEASE NOTE! Include quoted text from previous posts
              *BEFORE* your responses. And *selectively* quote as much
              as is relevant.
            - Use *plain* text; don't use HTML, RTF, or Word. Most
              mail or newsreader program have an option for this; if
              yours doesn't, get a (freeware) program or use a
              web-based service that does.
            - Include examples from files as *in-line* text; don't
              use attachments.

Thanks,
Conrad