We would rather have too much information than not enough.
What we're looking for here is not a "good question", but one that is
understandable. The criteria should be "Can you grab someone on the street
and have them understand what you are saying?"
Remember that throwing in abbreviations and "buzz words" are going to have
people scratching their heads. You may know what they mean, but some folks
who don't work with those words every day may not have any idea what you
are trying to say. This applies to all-- the original poster and the
people responding!!
Also to the people attempting to answer the questions----remember that
you are in the position of a teacher and the one asking the question
is your student. The smart-ass answers are not appreciated. You might
think you are really funny. The rest of us think you're a bleeding
ass. It's one thing to joke with someone you are good friends with,
but someone who doesn't know you will probably take it wrong.
We are trying to encourage people to be like us--- energy conservative,
do it yourself, etc. If you ridicule or belittle them, they may become
just like you!!! Or they may decide that all do it yourselfers are
f&*#ing idiots!!!
Another point for all of us to remember--- English is one of the
hardest languages in the world to master. If you change one letter,
or word, sometimes you change the meaning of the word or sentence. Please
go back and read out loud, what you have typed before you post it.
There are times when I get a headache trying to figure out what someone
is talking about. (I guess that's my fault because I have a very literal
mind.)
Enough!!
Just try to act like you are teaching a kid about this stuff!!!!
Ralph