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Eh
Infrared Wave
Canada
475 Posts |
 Posted - 02/14/2003 : 21:26:57
I have an idea for PF. How about creating a FAQ section? The idea is for a frequently asked questions page, that can provide mainstream science answers to physics related questions. Since a lot of people come to these forums looking to learn about quantum mechanics, cosmology and other complex fields, this FAQ would serve as a very useful resource.Such a FAQ would NOT be made to discourage alternative ideas of theories. Instead, it would simply be a reference point. There are a lot of knowledgeable members here who could contribute to a FAQ like that, and I really think it would be a worthwhile project.
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Kerr_plunk
Micro Wave
USA
127 Posts |
Posted - 02/14/2003 : 21:31:52
I think that would be very helpful.
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Eh
Infrared Wave
Canada
475 Posts |
Posted - 02/17/2003 : 22:35:26
Anyone else think this a good idea?
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Greg Bernhardt
Radio Wave
USA
2001 Posts |
Posted - 02/17/2003 : 22:56:52
Interesting, I'll look into the programming possibilities. I think your most likely thinking of a Knowledge Base right?admin@physicsforums.com
http://www.physicspost.com
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Eh
Infrared Wave
Canada
475 Posts |
Posted - 02/18/2003 : 00:29:35
Yes, something as a reference point like that. Some simple html pages should do.
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MSI
Visible Light Wave
Israel
646 Posts |
Posted - 02/18/2003 : 14:15:39
i think it will be a very good idea...
and greg , what happend with the chat section? (or sth like that)
the dead man:
"every day you discover how dump you were the day before..."
forums HERE
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OH man
Radio Wave
USA
86 Posts |
Posted - 02/18/2003 : 19:35:44
quote:
Originally posted by MSI:
i think it will be a very good idea...
and greg , what happend with the chat section? (or sth like that)
the dead man:
"every day you discover how dump you were the day before..."
forums HERE
Yea..and we used to have a physics dictionary that was nice..what happened to that?=============
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Dave "dav2008" Groysman
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Greg Bernhardt
Radio Wave
USA
2001 Posts |
Posted - 02/18/2003 : 20:20:38
quote:
we used to have a physics dictionary
Updating it, look for it at physics post next month.admin@physicsforums.com
http://www.physicspost.com
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STAii
X-Ray Wave
Jordan
1376 Posts |
Posted - 02/19/2003 : 14:48:46
Actually i think that the a FAQ page will be too much work for nothing.
If a person comes to the forums looking for a certain topic (That he thinks was asked before, IOW it is Frequently Asked (FA)), then he simply can use the 'search' feature to find all the topics related to what he was looking for.Adding a FAQ page will be lot of work, and will not be a realy serving change (since 'search' can be used instead).
You've gotta be japaneese !
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Infrared Wave
Canada
475 Posts |
Posted - 02/19/2003 : 17:48:34
Since the search function usually times out before you can get a result, I think a FAQ would be better. There is another reason to consider as well though. Topics on certain matters, often turn out to be a debate. This can be very confusing if one is trying to learn up on the subject. A mainstream FAQ would thus serve as a good reference point.
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