[14:15] <maetthew> I'm wondering a little bit about how often it's acceptable to repeat a question in for instance #ubuntu. I've read the IRC Guidelines which just states "don't do it every few minutes". It's kind of vague imo. Is it ok to post a question lets say every 15 minutes if there's been somewhat (few lines) activity in the channel? Or like if there's been atleast a screen in chatlog in my irc client between my repeats?
[14:22] <lhavelund> maetthew: There isn't really a hard and fast rule around it -- the point of the guideline is to avoid the channel being flooded by repeat questions, but if it's relatively quiet, I'd say about a screen's worth of backlog is acceptable. Again, it would be reviewed on a case-by-case basis
[14:23] <lhavelund> Sorry if it's not a super useful response.
[14:24] <maetthew> lhavelund: Yeah I understand there isn't anything set in stone. I guess I was basically just looking for a more specific way to "view" it
[14:24] <maetthew> It was useful nontheless, thanks
[14:24] <lhavelund> You're welcome.
[14:24] <lhavelund> And consider yourself having asked on record, so if anyone kicks up a fuss, I'll be happy to look at it. ;)
[14:24] <maetthew> Hehe :)
[14:25] <CarlFK> I generally don't post a 2nd time to IRC. find a form or list to post to.
[14:25] <maetthew> Sure
[14:25] <CarlFK> form?  forum, mail list, some other IRC channel
[14:25] <lhavelund> Chances are if you're not getting a response, that's likely going to yield better results.
[14:25] <CarlFK> bingo.
[14:26] <lhavelund> Looking at your question, I'd recommend ubuntuforums.
[14:26] <maetthew> CarlFK: That's a good advice. I usually ask on IRC and then post it on a forum if I don't get any response within some time (~1hr?). But you never know, maybe someone else is online on IRC by the time you created the post on a forum.
[14:28] <maetthew> lhavelund: Thanks. My question in here wasn't specifically regarding that question. I had been meaning to ask this question for a few days. But I think I'll create a forum post somewhere
[14:28] <lhavelund> Got it.
[14:29] <lhavelund> I like #ubuntu for "something is on fire and I need help now" -- forums/lists are frequently better for things that have numerous angles or possible answers.
[14:32] <maetthew> Gotcha
[15:37] <ikonia> if it's an interesting/non-standard question, you'll probably do well to post it a few times over the day
[15:37] <ikonia> as only specific people will either have the knowledge or interest