Re: userpages

On Tue, 25 May 2004, Dan Marshall wrote:

	I noticed no one responded...

> I've noticed that many userpages on this wiki are stubs or even 
> non-exsistent. This is a shame, since this is a great way to get your 
> name out to other computer professionals (who might be hiring!). I'm not 
> suggesting a full web page or anything (which would probably get you 
> yelled at by the sysops), but a short bio and a link to your webpage (if 
> you have one) is probably in order. What do you all think?

	I think it's a great idea.

> Also, it might be a good idea to lock down the userpages so only the 
> user and the sysops can edit it. It seems like a common noob mistake is 
> to leave a message on the main user page instead of the talk section.

	I'd rather not do this. The mistake is an easily correctable 
problem.

> Thirdly, a bit more definite guidelines about what is and isn't 
> appropriate for userpages might be in order. How big can they be? Can 
> they have pictures? Can you put your entire resume up? It's easier to 
> yell at an offender if you can point to a piece of paper and explain why 
> you're yelling at them instead of having to make up a reason on the spot.

	This is a good point and something should be added to our policies 
about this (if it hasn't been already).  Thanks.

--jeremy