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This is an introduction to the UK.D-I-Y newsgroup for new and
experienced Do-It-Yourselfers in the United Kingdom. If you want help,
or just want to find out more about a problem before calling in 'the
professionals' you are welcome to 'pick our brains'.

There is a good chance your query, or a very similar one, has already
been discussed and answered by the group, so please have a look at the
Google uk.d-i-y archive, and our companion website for Frequently Asked
Questions (the FAQ) before posting a question here.

The Google uk.d-i-y archive is available for searching at
http://tinyurl.com/65kwq and the UK.D-I-Y FAQ is at
http://www.diyfaq.org.uk/

The FAQ website gives background information about a diverse range of
DIY topics, and guidance on formulating questions to post here that will
most easily get the answers you need. For example, you should explain
the background to the problem as well as asking your question.

The FAQ includes detailed information on common DIY problems in areas
such as central heating, plumbing, electrical, decorating, security,
plastering, and tools. It also has a reference section pointing to other
useful sites and companies.

You should be aware that although replies in most cases are perfectly
accurate and sensible, there are occasions when someone posts an
inappropriate answer. In this case one of the regulars is very likely to
post a correction, so it is always a good idea to check back later.

The FAQ makes clear that commercial advertising in the group is NOT
welcome. Unsolicited advertising is considered abuse, and is likely to
be reported as abuse to the advertiser's ISP. However, replies to
specific questions which mention products sold by the person replying
are acceptable. There is more information on commercial participation in
the FAQ.

Phil
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Relevant commercial advertising IS acceptable in uk.d-i-y. Your
advertisements should have subjects of the form "AD: Advertisement
Title", and not be posted more often than once a month. Unsolicited
advertising is not considered abuse.

For information on real DIY matters, see http://www.diyfaq.org.uk/

Chris Bacon wrote:
Relevant commercial advertising IS acceptable in uk.d-i-y. Your
advertisements should have subjects of the form "AD: Advertisement
Title", and not be posted more often than once a month. Unsolicited
advertising is not considered abuse.

ROFL

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On Mon, 22 May 2006 13:34:17 UTC, Grunff wrote:

Chris Bacon wrote:
Relevant commercial advertising IS acceptable in uk.d-i-y. Your
advertisements should have subjects of the form "AD: Advertisement
Title", and not be posted more often than once a month. Unsolicited
advertising is not considered abuse.

ROFL

But postings by Bacon are getting perilously close.

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"Chris Bacon" wrote in message
...
Relevant commercial advertising IS acceptable in uk.d-i-y. Your
advertisements should have subjects of the form "AD: Advertisement
Title", and not be posted more often than once a month. Unsolicited
advertising is not considered abuse.

For information on real DIY matters, see http://www.diyfaq.org.uk/

Why are you so bothered about advertising being on-topic? You seem to spend
more time complaining about the FAQ or other peoples's OT posts than
anything else. Yes I know a lot of the Andy Hall/dIMM rant/counter rant
gets tiresome, that Mary appears to be somewhat out of her tree a lot of the
time and that ignorant people (like myself) ask non-DIY related questions
but why can't you just ignore it?

Actually I don't know why I've bothered writing this as I'm sure it will be
ignored by all concerned. Does anyone know of any good windmills I could
tilt against?

Cheers

Mark

Mark Spice wrote:
"Chris Bacon" wrote...
[snip]
You seem to spend more time complaining about the FAQ or other
peoples's OT posts than anything else.

That's not true (unless, possibly, you're reading the group
in the "free" hierarchy).


Yes I know [...] that ignorant people [...] ask non-DIY related

questions but why can't you just ignore it?

Much of the time, I do.


Actually I don't know why I've bothered writing this as I'm sure it will be
ignored by all concerned. Does anyone know of any good windmills I could
tilt against?

I thought I was the one tilting at windmills? "Git orf moi windmill!".

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"Phil Addison" wrote in message
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[Weekly posting - Archived once a month]

This is an introduction to the UK.D-I-Y newsgroup for new and
experienced Do-It-Yourselfers in the United Kingdom. If you want help,
or just want to find out more about a problem before calling in 'the
professionals' you are welcome to 'pick our brains'.

There is a good chance your query, or a very similar one, has already
been discussed and answered by the group, so please have a look at the
Google uk.d-i-y archive, and our companion website for Frequently Asked
Questions (the FAQ) before posting a question here.

The Google uk.d-i-y archive is available for searching at
http://tinyurl.com/65kwq and the UK.D-I-Y FAQ is at
http://www.diyfaq.org.uk/

The FAQ website gives background information about a diverse range of
DIY topics, and guidance on formulating questions to post here that will
most easily get the answers you need. For example, you should explain
the background to the problem as well as asking your question.

The FAQ includes detailed information on common DIY problems in areas
such as central heating, plumbing, electrical, decorating, security,
plastering, and tools. It also has a reference section pointing to other
useful sites and companies.

You should be aware that although replies in most cases are perfectly
accurate and sensible, there are occasions when someone posts an
inappropriate answer. In this case one of the regulars is very likely to
post a correction, so it is always a good idea to check back later.

The FAQ makes clear that commercial advertising in the group is NOT
welcome. Unsolicited advertising is considered abuse, and is likely to
be reported as abuse to the advertiser's ISP. However, replies to
specific questions which mention products sold by the person replying
are acceptable. There is more information on commercial participation in
the FAQ.

Phil
The uk.d-i-y FAQ is at http://www.diyfaq.org.uk/
The Google uk.d-i-y archive is at http://tinyurl.com/65kwq
Remove NOSPAM from address to email me

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