On making this forum more valuable

From: Lorrie Epling (lepling@medsfgh.ucsf.edu)
Date: Fri Jan 11 2002 - 18:36:06 EST


My recent posting:

>When I joined, I received a great response about the mailing list.
>This might be a good place to have a link to "frequently asked
>questions" about using the mailing list.   Some of the common
>practices could be listed -- using fluorchrome identifiers instead
>of FLs,  posting to the group a summary of responses received from
>individuals, examples of questions, etc.  Also a list of references
>by subject might answer some questions that are very large, like how
>do I flow leukemias and lymphomas, how do I properly display data?

As a new user of the site, I see how important it is that all the
details are included in the questions to allow those with knowledge
to provide the answers you seek.  Source of sample, population gated,
instruments used, etc are necessary information but sometimes
forgotten.  There should be no rules or guidelines imposed to using
the site.  But when I write a question I'd like to get it right the
first time.  So I'll volunteer to collect problems that occur in
communication and work with anyone interested to provide this
information to new users.  Send your suggestions and complaints my
way!

When I mentioned above to include examples of questions (or a list of
subjects discussed on the site), one I had in mind was "FACSCalibur
Red Diode Laser Reliability", which I have forwarded to several
individuals.  Great exchange and the additional input has been
valuable as well.  Thanks to all, keep smiling.

Lorrie Epling
Laboratory Supervisor
UCSF/SFGH Core Immunology Lab
General Clinical Research Center
Phone 415-476-5279
Fax 415-206-8200

Life in the flow lab:  "As we plan the day, we find the day has plans
of its own"



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