Posted by Glydin2 on October 23, 2007, at 9:12:55
In reply to Friendly Challenge, posted by Phillipa on October 22, 2007, at 21:32:04
to look for some backup, I hope....
I contend even the most casual computer user IS aware of search engines. Google, in particular, is, arguably, the most popular - their stock prices bear that out also. Also, I have seen this evidenced by someone posting something like: "I typed in so and so and found this site...." My *assumption* is the typing of so and so WAS into some search engine. Heck, these pages have a big ole handy dandy typeable area, big as can be, to search this site or the www. There's even a specific link for archives.
I have always used search engines to find info on the 'net, otherwise I think I would be sitting in front of a humming computer with not doing much (probably a better idea, actually - smile).... that's just me, I guess.
Point being, I believe folks can look up stuff on their own and are aware and are capable of this.
Wikipedia's site spells out it IS editable, with a few exceptions. Thus, it's "wiki".
Babblemail is a feature on this site and is a choice even at first register. Changes can be made without too much hassle and the directions are pretty clear cut to me. Alot of message boards have an option for private exchanges. They may work a bit differently but I think if you've been around message boards a brief time, it's mainly not difficult to figure out.
I'm going back to my hidey hole now....
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