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Freshlikesushi

So, here is the plan

Trying to put all the commonly asked questions into a single continuously updated as more come along FAQ.

This thread is to try and get some help in getting the normal questions, maybe some answers, and links to the threads where they were all asked to put everything in one place, and try and make it easier for new members to find info!

Ill be constantly updating the first post

Alliecat

I don't really see the need for this since Julien and the team have the topic categories and stickies.  The whole thing is pretty much a moot point, anyway, since there will always be people who can't be bothered researching but think we should be bothered answering (for the 4,821st time!!).  But good luck!

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Freshlikesushi

I was given the Ok to throw this up, and that we could sticky it after it is compiled.

My thing is, obviously not all the new members are tech inclined, so searching may be confusing to some people.  instead of saying we saw it somewhere, we can just link them to the faq, or the thread that discussed it. 

if its a moot point then i wont even waste my time. but there isnt a FAQ of common questions already, just a few sections.

and irregardless of the topic structure, since this forum isnt really the best layout (no easy way to return the the saudi general forum for instance after in another section) it isnt very navigation friendly.  If it were more Vbulliten style, it would be different, and easier to distinguish topic categories and subcategories.

LoopyLou87

Most frequently asked question ... I have been offered a job, please advise - is it good?

Answer: well if you can't decide that yourself whatever you get you are being over paid ...

Alliecat

Freshlikesushi wrote:

I was given the Ok to throw this up, and that we could sticky it after it is compiled.

My thing is, obviously not all the new members are tech inclined, so searching may be confusing to some people.  instead of saying we saw it somewhere, we can just link them to the faq, or the thread that discussed it. 

if its a moot point then i wont even waste my time. but there isnt a FAQ of common questions already, just a few sections.

and irregardless of the topic structure, since this forum isnt really the best layout (no easy way to return the the saudi general forum for instance after in another section) it isnt very navigation friendly.  If it were more Vbulliten style, it would be different, and easier to distinguish topic categories and subcategories.


It's just my opinion that it's a moot point and my opinion is often wrong :lol:  So have at it!

Alliecat

A suggestion (something I do from time to time when I see a post with lots of good information):  submit it to the GUIDE.  I refer people to the guide fairly often when I know certain information is there.

I'm not sure if TLL has condensed all his good posts about the various visa issues (he seems to be our resident visa guru lol), but this could be something to work on.

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