[Tutor] 5 questions

[Luke Paireepinart]

Kent Johnson wrote:
> Alan Gauld wrote:
>   
>> Pine Marten wrote:
>>     
>>> 2. Is there list ettiquette one should be aware of?
>>>       
>> Yes, but I'm not sure how you get a copy.
>> Moderators???
>>     
>
> Hmm, I didn't get that as part of my new moderator's welcome package. We 
> are pretty informal. The only real rule I can think of is, don't ask us 
> to do your homework, and if someone does ask for a homework solution, 
> don't give it.
>
> We will *help* with homework if you make an attempt and ask for help.
>
> The best way to ask a question is to make your best attempt at a 
> solution and show it. Then we can see where you are stuck. If you get an 
> exception traceback from your program, include the entire traceback in 
> your post.
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That about sums it up for me :)