[Bungleau]

I concur (on many levels), and I'd be happy to help out.

I think an initial index post would be a good thing, and that this initial post should *not* be made by Wyvern. Why? Well, we all know our fair lady can edit any post as a mod. In order to offset the task of maintaining the index, someone else should be able to edit it.

I was going to suggest a second post as a bump post (to be reduced, reused, and recycled), but that leaves only one person besides Wyvern to edit that. So nix that idea, and go with WillowIX's idea to add and then delete bump posts.

Third, I like putting the basic stuff first, followed by the more esoteric things. That way, hopefully someone will be able to get what they need on the first few posts (and can use the index, too!).

Fourth, let's add a "basic info to post" post -- what are the basic things a poster should include in their initial post so that we can skip the "okay, now what OS are you running" steps. This grew out of Packrat's Checklist suggestion, which I also think is a good thing.

And I like the layout of [quote]problem[unquote] followed by a resolution. How about if the first line of the Problem is as close to a one-sentence description as possible? That will make it easier to review, and easier to index as well.

Sixth, let's open a bottle of Dwarven Stout Ale to lubricate our pipes before beginning such strenuous activity.

Other thoughts?