[epo-core] FAQ

[jesse]

On Thu, May 22, 2008 at 12:02:32PM +0100, Mark Keating wrote:
> What does everyone think to putting an FAQ list on the website, to 
> answer common questions? As we get enquiries and questions we could post 
> a response to the FAQ page as well as replying in person. To start we 
> could put a few easy questions we create ourselves, and if we keep the 
> tone jocular and informative it might be good for adding lightness to 
> the site without being derrivative.


I think the "cute" answers sound rather trite and dismissive. Also,
before posting, it'd probably be good to rope rdice into the discussion
so he doesn't get blindsided.

> 
> e.g.
> 
> Q: What is the difference between EPO and TPF?
> A: We have less impressive beards.
> A: The Perl Foundation is primarily concerned with promoting the 
> development of the Perl language, hence a large percentage of its 
> current focus is towards the development of Perl 6. EPO is dedicated to 
> promoting existing usage of Perl, what could be termed Perl in 
> Enterprise or Perl in Industry.
> 
> Q: What is Enlightened Perl?
> A: A very nicely coined term.
> A: Enlightened Perl is a term that has been applied to a new breed of 
> Perl modules and libraries that share some common philosophies. etc.....
> 
> 
> What do people think? If we go ahead with this perhaps we start editing 
> the FAQ in this thread.
> 
> Mark
> 
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